Setting in Doncaster

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

Successful efforts to meet all requirements and recommendations set at the last inspection have improved the management of this home. The new independent visitor’s reports assist the manager to identify the strengths and focus on areas for development. New monitoring systems are now demonstrating young people's progress. The information collated from these systems assist the manager to evaluate the required six monthly review of care. This currently is a factual report that does not contain young people's opinion and feedback as required by the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. This shortfall does not however impact on the safety and welfare of young people and does not detract from the improvements to the service.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff now benefit from regular supervision. They all feel well supported and confident to undertake their role. One member of staff commented, `The manager is brilliant. I can talk to him about anything. I have regular supervision. I feel I can talk to him any time.’ Since last inspection, the manager has focused on his own professional development. His attendance on independent training courses, the completion of a self-reflective diary and visits to other homes have broadened his knowledge and helped him consider new ideas to progress the service.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people's education remains a high priority. Staff work hard to ensure young people have appropriate educational placements. One social worker commented, ‘He settled and it’s a massive achievement he is attending education.’ Staff are proactive in ensuring regular meetings take place with education. They now prioritise making sure young people's education plans are up to date. This assists the positive sharing of information between school and home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people's views remain at the centre of care practice. New individualised meetings have created additional ways for young people to share their wishes and feelings. This has had a positive impact for young people. One young person commented, `These meetings have helped me get everything out. I was thinking about different things at different times and it got too much. Now I can get everything out.’ Staff have been successful in creating new care plans of a good standard for young people. These plans are individualised to each young person’s needs and their voice is now evident and help demonstrate young people's progress. Social workers, young people and staff now all sign these documents. This ensures everyone is aware of and working towards each young person’s specific goals.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff actively encourage healthy eating and physical exercise. Consequently, young people start to make positive choices about their health and life style. For example, some young people have stopped smoking and have taken to smoking e- cigarettes. For them, this is significant progress. However, the boundaries for young people and staff regarding the use of e-cigarettes is not clear. For example, some young people are smoking them in communal areas of the home such as the living room in front of young residents. This is not setting a good example. It could potentially affect other residents or visitors who do not want to partake in this activity.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people feel safe in this home. Excellent relationships between staff and young people and individualised programmes of care result in incidents of challenging behaviour significantly decreasing. Staff manage behaviour positively without the need for physical intervention. Staff attendance on safeguarding courses such as internet safety equips them with knowledge to protect young people online. They now share this with young people to enable them to keep themselves safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Positive partnership working with agencies such as the police, schools, and social workers ensures effective sharing of information. This assists all agencies to understand young people's needs and risks. It helps to make sure everyone is working consistently to keep them safe. One social worker commented `Staff are really good at communicating; they always keep me informed.’

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Information about this children's home

This home provides care and accomodation for up to 2 children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. 

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

10/02/2015 Interim improved 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 complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating- the quality of care provided for children; the feedback and opinion of children about the children's home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it (Regulation 45(2)(a)(b)) 30/08/2016

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Recommendations

 Expectations of standards of behaviour should be high for all staff and children in the home. These standards should be clear and unambiguous. Children should be supported to develop understanding and empathy towards each other (The Guide to the Quality Standards page 39, paragraph 8.11) With particular reference to clear rules for the use of e cigarettes by young people and staff. Encouragement to be given to young people to consider other residents in the home.

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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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