Children's Home run by Break Charity in Cambridgeshire

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 safeguarding matters raised with the local authority safeguarding officer and no notifications made to Ofsted. There has been a stable group of three young people in this home since the previous inspection. Currently the manager is carefully considering a new admission. There is a high standard of case recording and monitoring carried out by the staff and overseen by the manager. Staff use well considered risk assessments to complete their work with young people and update the care plans. As a result, staff provide a very good level care and are committed to the young people in this home. A placing social worker commented: ‘There is a good consistent management of the young people.’ This promotes stability and regularity which these young people have responded to positively. Staff have built very positive relationships with the young people. Staff work hard to listen to their views and talk through any issues that may be causing concern. A

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

previous carer commented: ‘’They always listen to him they are always talking through issues with him. This helps him to manage his anxiety’. The staff support positive behaviour with rewards such as extra activity money. This has helped to promote good conduct and reduce sanctions. There have not been any negative sanctions since the previous inspection. Since the last inspection, staff have not had to use restraint as they have spent time reflecting on the young people’s behaviour and have learnt other ways to de-escalate potential incidents before they need to intervene physically. Young people say that they are safe in this home. One reflecting positively on his one-to-one time he spends with his key worker one young person said: ‘The staff have helped and supported me to manage recent issues.’ Placing social workers have no concerns about the safe-care of the young people in this home. One commented that they are: ‘Impressed with the safeguarding approach in the

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

home. Staff maintain a good level of contact with me. This means we work together to make sure he is safe.’ Young people do not go missing from this home. Staff are aware of and talk to the young people about the risks in the community from exploitation and the risks that may be present on-line. Direct work has taken place to consider these issues and this helps young people to understand the issues. The manager regularly reviews the written case notes and reports that measure the young people’s progress. He also spends time with the young people listening to their views. Regular supervision allows staff the space to discuss any concerns that they may have. These meetings address any safeguarding matters as well as staff welfare and training needs. Consequently, the manager has a positive overview of the work completed in the home. Staff work closely with education providers to maximise the young people’s

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

opportunity to learn. They have maintained their placements at college and schools. Some are completing level one catering courses, and there is further opportunity to progress on further to level two. These courses provide the skills that they will need to further a career in this area. It also give them the opportunity to build friendship groups outside of the home. Other young people have been on work experience gaining further skills in the work place. The staff are working hard with independent plans. This includes not only the practical skills such as cooking and laundry, but also at the emotional aspect of being independent. This helps the young people to feel confident and improve their coping skills ahead of any planned move.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation four children or young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. A registered charity owns and runs this home.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

13/03/2015 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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