Children's home run by Castlecare Cymru Limited in North Northamptonshire

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection the home has had two new admissions. Both of these admissions were carefully coordinated, with consideration given to the needs of the one young person already settled against the needs of the two new admissions. This careful planning has meant successful transitions and peer relationships are blossoming. This is validated by a placing social worker who remark on the very smooth transition. All young people feel well supported and cared for. The support they receive means they modify their behaviour to more acceptable levels and through this change make exceptional progress personally, socially, educationally and emotionally. For example, all young people started their placements with low school attendance. All are now achieving over 90% in some cases 100% attendance. The manager has ensured staff are increasingly skilled and knowledgeable, especially in meeting young people’s presenting medical needs. This is illustrated

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

well in the planning of one new admission where the young person had a nut allergy. The manager ensures productive partnership working results in young people accessing universal services where they can access the support they need. This strong partnership working has helped all young people to get the right support, including encouragement to stop smoking. As a result, all young people no longer smoke. The manager has developed her assessments and responses to risk and needs through her comprehensive recording around missing from care. This detailed document includes trigger plans which have been completed collaboratively with the local police. She has also ensured the home’s locality risk assessment has been updated against the presenting needs of young people. These proactive measures help to increase safety of young people. The manager has improved the physical restraint records, so that all the correct detail can be captured. However, the

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

stability of young people’s placements has meant no young person has needed to be physically restrained since the last inspection. Instead, young people use the support and guidance of staff and use developed strategies to regulate their own emotions. The manager continues to lead by example with motivation and commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. Staff ensure young people make meaningful progress by modelling a nurturing and stable environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and achieve in everything they do. Young people feel listened to and are involved in decisions which affect them. Staff acknowledge and respect diversity and difference, ensuring every young person is treated fairly and inclusively. This helps them to gain a sense of ownership and belonging to the home. All young people talk positively about their varied activities and the enjoyment these opportunities bring. This includes badminton, the gym,

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

attendance at a football club and being part of a youth forum. The home has taken robust action to address all previous requirements. There are no shortfalls identified at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This children's home, managed by an independent provider, offers care and accommodation for up to three young people who may have 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

10/02/2015 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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