Setting in Hammersmith and Fulham

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team continues to provide good quality care and support to young people. The registered manager has ensured that the two requirements and four recommendations made at the previous inspection have been met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This work has resulted in improvements; including, better quality report writing of restraints and ensuring that young people’s views are sought when a restraint is used. There has been a reduction in the use of restraint since the previous inspection. The registered manager has further enhanced her monitoring and evaluation of the use of restraint, and matters relating to behaviour management.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A significant improvement in the refurbishment of the home’s environment has resulted in better quality accommodation for young people. The vast majority of the home’s communal areas have been redecorated and new carpets have been fitted throughout. A notable improvement is seen in the home’s second lounge/activity area. In addition, young people’s bedrooms have been redecorated and new carpets fitted. Young people now live in accommodation that is homely in appearance, well-maintained and decorated to a good standard.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has not been any incidents of young people going missing since the previous inspection. The registered manager has consulted with the local police and other safeguarding agencies and has reviewed the home’s missing from home protocols, and locality risk assessment. This action demonstrates good collaborative working to safeguard young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Investigations into allegations or suspicions of harm are handled fairly and quickly. The registered manager takes robust action and informs all required agencies. There has not been any safeguarding concerns reported since the previous inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection one young person’s placement has ended. This action occurred despite the staff and registered manager making every effort to meet the young person’s needs. Effective collaborative working with the placing authority and a variety of health care professionals, resulted in a sensitive and well-managed transition to an alternative provision. In addition, care staff members supported the young person in her new home for a number of days, and completed a memory diary of her time spent with them at her previous home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team promotes a positive and a negative consequence approach to helping young people to develop positive behaviour; working restoratively rather than imposing sanctions. The registered manager monitors and evaluates these interventions every month to ensure that any negative consequences are helpful and effective.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager responds to recommendations made by the independent visitor. In addition she continues to undertake a comprehensive audit of the quality of care provided in the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No children were present during this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This service is registered to provide care and accommodation for no more than four children or young people at any one time. It may provide care and support for children and young people with a sensory impairment.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

12/03/2015 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

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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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Information about this inspection

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