Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Warrington

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the last 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 purpose of this visit is to assess the progress made since the last inspection and how any progress has improved the quality of care and outcomes for young people. Since the last inspection the home has successfully supported one young person to move onto semi-independent living and effective working with new support staff ensured a smooth transition.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person currently living at the home was well prepared for her move into the home. Prior to the move she was given the opportunity to meet staff, through planned introductions and visits. This helped to establish positive relationships between the young person, staff and her family. Consequently, she has settled and engaging well. The young person confirmed she is happy and likes the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person was encouraged to personalise her bedroom, which aids her in developing a sense of belonging. In addition she is able to keep a small pet which further assists in this process.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff welcome the young person’s family on a regular basis as well as supporting her to see them away from the home. This is enabling her to maintain important attachments, as well as supporting the plan for her eventual return back home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Educational attendance and engagement for the young person is good. Staff recognise the value of education and work closely with educational professionals to ensure positive educational opportunities. As a result, the young person has progressed from one-to one tutoring at home to attending school full time. This enables her to develop peer relationships, in addition to improving her educational achievements.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person came to the home with established high levels of risk-taking behaviours including being missing for long periods. High staffing levels enable her to receive the support and attention she requires at all times. From her starting point of placement, the young person has not placed herself at risk by going missing from the home. However, should the young person do so, agreed protocols to promote a safe return are in place and known by staff. Risk assessments are detailed and identify the actions required to keep the young person safe. The young person’s risks can be heightened through access to media sites via electronic devices. While, the home is taking suitable steps to reduce their access to such devices, the young person is not clear on the measures they can take to keep themselves safe when using the internet.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection, a requirement was raised to ensure that the external monthly visits are undertaken by an independent person and not another Registered Manager from within the organisation. However, the visits are still being conducted by another Registered Manager, which potentially compromises their ability to make a rigorous and impartial assessment of the home’s arrangements for safeguarding young people. Therefore this requirement is repeated. A recommendation was also made to improve the kitchen to bring it in line with the rest of the home. The Registered Manager has not yet had confirmation of when this will be done. Therefore this recommendation is repeated.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A further recommendation to ensure staff are alert for any signs that might indicate a child is in any way at risk of radicalisation, has also been addressed. Two staff completed radicalisation training in February 2016, and a further five are scheduled to undertake this training in March 2016. This ensures their knowledge is up-to-date with current practice to safeguard young people who may be at risk in this area.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home’s manager is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the service. She is committed to ensuring that care practice and outcomes for the young person continue to improve.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for one child or young person with emotional and or behavioural difficulties. It is operated by a large national private provider.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

05/02/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

08/01/2014 CH - Interim Satisfactory Progress

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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 an independent person visits the children's home at least once each month. (Regulation 44 (1)) 30/04/2016

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  For children's homes to be nurturing and supportive environments that meet the needs of their children, they will, in most cases, be homely, domestic environments. This specifically relates to ensuring that the kitchen is maintained to a high standard in line with the rest of the home.(The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 15 paragraph 3.9)

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Recommendations

 Young people must feel safe and be safe. Staff should support young people to be aware of and manage their own safety both inside and outside the home to the extent any good parent would. Staff should help young people to understand how to protect themselves, feel protected and be protected from significant harm. This specifically relates to e-safety. (The Guide to Quality Care Standards, page 43 paragraph 9.9)

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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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