Setting in Stratford-on-Avon

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Requires improvement 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

Young people make positive progress in all areas of their lives during their time living in this home. For those who have moved on since the last inspection, transitions have been well planned and managed by the staff team. Staff and managers work closely with placing authorities, education and police to ensure clear and detailed information sharing prior to young people moving on. Staff have worked with young people to consider their next move, considering semi- independent accommodation and arranging visits with young people to look at new provisions. This enables young people to feel included and valued in their transitions and in having the opportunity to consider how their needs can be met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

For those young people moving to live in this home, staff have fully considered their complex needs and how those identified needs can be met by the staff team. High staffing ratios and levels of support reflect the commitment of the staff team and managers in providing a safe and supportive environment for young people. It is also apparent that managers chase and seek missing information from placing authorities at the start of placements, in order to inform internal care planning and formation of risk assessments. Where it is determined that a young person’s needs can no longer be safely met within this home, managers proactively consult with placing authorities and other agencies to discuss the identified issues of concern and formulate plans to address them. Young people report a clear understanding of their care plans and of the reasons for any changes to them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work closely with education providers, to ensure that young people have formal provisions in place as soon as possible after their move to the home. Where young people cannot attend formal education, plans have been implemented to ensure that they receive home tuition on a daily basis. Staff also support young people’s learning through the provision of activities and experiences outside of the home. This reflects the commitment of staff and managers in ensuring that young people see the value of education and have opportunities to learn and improve their outcomes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers have clear and robust systems in place to monitor and track all aspects of the care and supported provided to young people. Such systems are supported by the monthly visits by an independent person. The manager fully considers all recommendations made by the visitor and ensures that actions are taken to address any identified shortfalls. There is also very positive evidence of the manager routinely chasing missing information from placing authorities and requesting meetings to discuss any concerns or issues relating to young people. This reflects her commitment to ensuring that young people receive the care and support they need in a timely manner, leading to improved outcomes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people engage well with the staff team and from their starting points, begin to make progress in relation to their complex behavioural needs and issues. They feel able to express any concerns they may have with staff and managers, with complaints being responded to fully and in a very timely manner by the manager. There have been no reported incidents of young people going missing from care since the last inspection. Most young people have 2:1 staffing in place, this affords them high levels of support and prevents the opportunity of them harming themselves or others.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team also respond with confidence and skill to any concerns relating to the physical or emotional health needs of young people. They demonstrate a detailed understanding of each young person, their triggers and possible risk factors. They work closely with health professionals, including the clinical team attached to the home to ensure that young people receive the specialist support they need. This provides young people with good health care support and leads to improved emotional and psychological well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff and managers work very well with other agencies in support of the young people. This is particularly evident in relation to their relationship with the police, with the liaison officer for this home stating: ‘This is one of the best homes I work with. The staff are responsive to my suggestions, they invite me to team meetings and to do direct work with young people. They are proactive and very good to work with.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A number of requirements were set as a result of the last inspection. The manager has fully considered and addressed them and ensured that they have been fully met. One requirement has been made as a result of this inspection. Young people have detailed plans in place, setting out how their health, care and educational needs will be met. Some identified areas of need have not been followed up on by staff and they would benefit from having clearer goals and details of how identified needs have or will be met.

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Information about this children's home

This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a large, private organisation.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/02/2015 Interim Declined in 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

In order to meet the care planning standard the registered person must:

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Requirement Due date

(2)(b)(ii) ensure that arrangements are in place to manage and review the placement of each child in the home. 11/04/2016

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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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