Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Birmingham

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 sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has accepted three new admissions since the last inspection. Admission and transitional processes are robust, well planned and facilitated. This process ensures that young people are continually supported. When young people have moved on, their transition has been well planned and coordinated.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to have positive experiences as a result of living in the home. They continue to make improved educational progress. Through collaborative working most young people achieve excellent attendance, this supports improved attainment. For those young people who arrive at the home out of education, the staff work hard to reintegrate them. The home celebrates successful in reintegrating the most resistant of young people back into education.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Partnership working with other agencies remains key in helping young people to make good levels of progress educationally, socially and emotionally. The manager actively challenge’s other agencies when necessary to obtain the best outcomes for young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home makes a significant difference to young people’s lives by offering individually tailored care planning. This support enables them to stay healthy and safe. For example, one young person arrived with high risks associated with sexual exploitation. However, since commencing their placement the young person has been helped to become aware of risks and supported to make to safer choices, consequently increasing her safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to create new ways of enabling young people to overcome their past difficulties. This support has meant they are better able to self-regulate their emotions so that progress can be made. This has resulted in no physical restraints being necessary.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager and staff model professional standards in their work and demonstrate high levels of courtesy and respect towards young people. As a result, young people quickly form good relationships with staff and will talk through difficulties because of this trust.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s safety remains a priority. Young people say they feel safe. The staff and registered manager refer any safeguarding incidents to the relevant professionals. Staff consistently work collaboratively with other professionals to manage risks. Some young people have been missing from the home since the last inspection. During these occasions risks are well assessed by staff. Staff proactively respond well to all missing incidents and continue to work very effectively with other agencies. The home’s environment and outcomes for young people continue to be monitored. This is achieved through regular review by the registered manager. This system ensures young people are not only safe, but are making measurable progress as a consequence of their placement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are no shortfalls emerging from this inspection. The previous requirements have all been addressed.

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Information about this children's home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to six young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The service is operated and managed by a private organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

13/03/2015 CH - Interim Improved 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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