Children's Home run by Reflexion Care Group Limited in Shropshire

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 sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, a new manager has been appointed and he is in the final stages of being registered with Ofsted. The manager has enrolled on an appropriate leadership and management course in order to gain the necessary professional qualification for the role. No requirements or recommendations were made at the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person continues to benefit from living in a home, which is well managed and organised. She has been helped to sustain her placement for just over two years. This stability is an indicator of the progress being made in comparison to previous times where many placement moves had occurred. The new manager provides effective leadership that is focused on the needs and safety of the young person. This means that the experienced staff team is well supported to successfully carry out their roles and responsibilities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person benefits from staff working in partnership with other agencies and individuals. The staff team is very experienced at working with families, social workers, teachers and other professionals. They act as responsible advocates, promoting individual wishes and feelings when needed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff team place a high importance on maintaining positive, constructive relationships that helps the young person cope with her difficulties. The young person’s emotional well-being and safety is a priority and factors that affect this area of need are well known to the team. The young person who sometimes continues to display challenging behaviour is provided with effective care that helps them overcome these difficulties. Staff are clear about what is reasonable and socially acceptable. They respond in a way that helps promote better behaviour and this approach is supported by an individualised behaviour management plan. The impact of the young person’s behaviour on others has reduced in compassion to previous periods.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person lives in a home that is furnished, decorated and maintained to a very good standard. General improvements to the accommodation have been undertaken with the young person involved in choosing new décor and furnishings for her bedroom. Any hazards or risks are identified and acted upon quickly. Everyone’s health and safety is taken seriously and promoted effectively so that the home’s environment continues to be safe, comfortable and homely.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager carries out regular scrutiny of the home’s operation along with wider organisational quality assurance processes. Information produced from these activities provides a clear picture of how the young person is progressing in relation to the stated aims of her placement plan. The manager continues to evaluate this information along with feedback from the young person and stakeholders. This helps the manager formulate necessary developments or improvements which are clearly reflected in the home’s development plan. Recently received feedback about the home and the quality of care provided is positive overall.

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Information about this children's home

This children's home is registered to provide care and accommodation for one young person with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

16/03/2015 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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