Setting SC062199

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding 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

While no marked improvements are noted, this inspection finds that young people consistently receive the outstanding quality of care established at the full inspection. Highly effective leadership and management is evident as a continuing strength of the service. The registered manager is very well respected by involved professionals. Comments include, ‘the manager is very good, she always advocates for young people’. Also, ‘if I had another young person to place I would always look to place here first’. The stable and committed staff team want only the very best for young people and consistently strive to promote opportunities for personal progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are in stable placements supported by detailed care plans and risk management strategies. The well planned care has assisted each young person to make progress. The team consult with parents and involved professionals, adjusting plans when necessary to promote the best possible outcomes for young people. This means that staff have a clear understanding of individual care needs. High quality one-to-one work ensures that young people have every opportunity to talk through personal issues, and to reflect and learn from events arising. This supports them to become more self-aware and learn how to take personal responsibility for their actions and behaviours.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people develop the skills and knowledge they will need to live independently in the future. Age appropriate development is supported. For example, managing to live on a budget and learning to drive. These skills promote a sense of maturity and improved self-confidence. Attendance and achievement in education is very good. Education professionals say that communication with the staff team is highly effective. They confirm that young people are supported to achieve strong educational outcomes. Comments include, ‘I have nothing but good things to say about this service’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Safeguarding is central within daily decision making and care arrangements. Young people say that they feel safe and benefit from the support staff provide to them. Potential hazards are clearly set out in risk assessments and staff understand their responsibilities in the protection of each young person. Regular training ensures that staff are aware of safeguarding policies and procedures, including potential concerns for all vulnerable young people such as internet safety, radicalisation and sexual exploitation. Excellent communication with specialist safeguarding agencies ensures a highly effective joint approach to the management of risk taking behaviours, including occasions when young people are missing. Behaviour management continues to be a strength of the service.

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Information about this children's home

This home is privately owned and is registered to provide care and accommodation for two children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

12/03/2015 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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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