Children's home run by Aurora Care Young People’s Services in Ribble Valley

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

There have been no new admissions, or placement disruptions since the last inspection. Young people benefit from the safety, security and stability this home provides for them. Young people make good progress in relation to their individual starting points across all aspects of their welfare, physical, social, emotional and behavioural development. They benefit from continuity of care so they have consistency and stability in their lives. Young people are kept safe and have a strong sense of personal safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Risk taking behaviours, such as self-harm, drug use and going missing from care for long periods have reduced considerably. Young people become increasing safer as a result of the actions staff take to support and protect them. Consequently, they are less likely to suffer actual harm. The frequency with which young people go missing has reduced significantly, however, should the young people go missing there are effective arrangements and procedures to promote their safe return. There have been no missing from care episodes since December 2015.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There is evidence of positive change and improvement in the lives of young people. For example, those who have struggled previously to attend any form of education, show improved attendance. Eligible care leavers are supported to attend college, gain work experience and employment. Consequently, young people benefit from the support they need to enjoy and achieve. One young person who has worked for several months reports, ‘I need my food. I’ve got a long day in work ahead of me and I’m on my feet for hours. I have worked there for about seven months now and cover shifts when needed.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people have exceptionally good relationships with staff and with each other. Staff are positive role models for the young people to look up to and learn from. Young people’s needs are prioritised effectively and they benefit from effective, high quality support from staff. Care planning is well planned and practice is highly personalised to meet the needs of the young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Risks associated with the young people are well known and understood by staff. Staff know the young people well and have a good understanding of their needs and vulnerabilities and take appropriate action to address them. Young people are kept safe and have a strong sense of personal safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are happy living at the home and have no complaints. Staff promote their positive behaviour and they implement the home’s rules and boundaries effectively to promote the safety and well-being of young people. There are no issues with bullying and there have been no restraints or safeguarding notifications since the last inspection. The use of sanctions are few and these are kept to an absolute minimum.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are effective arrangements for monitoring and controlling the activities of the home. An independent person visits the home, each month, to review the standard and quality of young people’s care. These visits, combined with the Registered Managers own internal monitoring activities, provide effective systems to secure the home’s improvement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The requirement and two recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed and met. Young people are encouraged to keep their own bedrooms clean and tidy so they know how to look after their own personal space. The Registered Manager has reviewed the home’s development plan and fire risk assessment to promote the home’s continuing improvement and a safe environment for young people. There is one recommendation made as a result of this inspection. This is in relation to eligible care leavers having pathway plans to promote their readiness for independence.

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Information about this children's home

 The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to 3 young people who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.  The home is privately owned and managed

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  ensure that relevant plans are obtained from the placing authority. This relates specifically to the home obtaining a pathway plan for eligible care leavers. (The Guide to the quality standards, paragraph 3.1, page 14)

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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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