Children's home run by Pathfinders (childcare) Limited in Rochdale

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has Improved effectiveness . Since the last inspection, the manager and staff team have continued to provide an exceptional level of care in the home. The staff team remain committed to supporting young people achieve their best possible outcomes. The manager has worked with one young person and their local authority to move them closer to their family. The young person’s time at the home was celebrated by the whole staff team and friends they had made in the local community. This resulted in a positive ending to their time at the home after a number of years. The young person has remained in contact with the staff at the home, which has provided support for the young person while settling in their new home. The manager has established communication between the new provision and the staff team to

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

ensure continuity and effective information sharing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager is committed to providing a safe environment; she ensures regular health and safety checks are completed in the home. Since the last inspection she has enrolled on The Enabling Environments Award, an award achieved by those who can demonstrate they are achieving an outstanding level of best practice in creating and sustaining a positive and effective social environment. This is awarded by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. This demonstrates the manager’s drive to secure a safe environment for young people to live, and develop the home further.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the manager has prioritised the development of the independent living skills programme for the young person living at the home. The programme has been tailored to meet the individual needs of the young person and is providing support both practically and emotionally. This programme will help the young person to be better prepared for moving on from the home into adulthood. The skills and positivity of the staff team has ensured the young person is engaged in the programme and is already benefiting from the new approach.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make significant progress from their individual starting points; they are fully engaged in education and have excellent attendance. One young person is currently studying for their GCSE’s. They benefit from extra tuition at school and a programme of supported revision at home, in the hope of achieving the best possible results. They have plans to continue their studies in September and have attended a college interview.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection one shortfall was raised; this was in relation to reviewing any measure of control imposed for its effectiveness. Since the last inspection only one negative consequence has been imposed, this is because the staff team are skilled at supporting young people to make positive choices, which is reflected in the significant amount of positive consequences recorded. However, the negative consequence records still do not met regulations. This is despite the manager reviewing the measure and recording her views in detail. This is a missed opportunity to monitor the actions imposed. This has not impacted on the welfare of young people given the low numbers of measures imposed and the detailed review from the manager. However, this requirement is re-stated to ensure the records are compliant with the regulations.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team continue to be effectively supported by the manager. The manager has ensured regular team meetings are in place, despite individual team members working across the organisation, given the current vacancies at the home. This coupled with regular supervision ensures the team continue to see each other and individuals maintain a good understanding of the progress and any emerging needs of the young person remaining in placement. The manager is currently in the process of assessing referrals, to try to ensure a positive match with the young person already established in the home and minimise the impact of new admissions to the home. The manager continues to be highly regarded by the staff team and other agencies, such as placing authorities. She is child–focused, and skilled in balancing her role as manager with spending quality time with the young people. This ensures effective leadership and management of the home alongside

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

positive relationships between the manager and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff promote and facilitate family contact. They help young people understand their family dynamics and contact arrangements and offer support to young people who choose not to have contact with their families. They ensure that contact arrangements are in place for each young person and, in some instances, supervise individual contact sessions in line with care and placement plans. This means that young people experience continuity of care and quality contact with the people who are important in their lives, often in a relaxed and informal environment.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people who have experienced emotional and/ or behavioural difficulties. The home is owned by a private company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/03/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that within 24 hours of a physical restraint and/ or sanction a record is made which includes the effectiveness and any consequence of the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(vii)) 31/05/2016

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What the inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspection we make a judgement on whether the home has improved in effectiveness, sustained effectiveness, or declined in effectiveness since the previous full inspection. This is in line with the Inspection of children's homes: framework for inspection.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people living in the children's home. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the difference adults make to the lives of children and young people. They read case files, watched how professional staff work with children, young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care given to children and young people. Wherever possible, they talked to children, young people and their families. In addition the inspectors have tried to understand what the children's home knows about how well it is performing, how well it is doing and what difference it is making for the children and young people who it is trying to help, protect and look after. This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. the guidance raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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