Children's Home run by Break Charity in Norfolk

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has Improved effectiveness . Since the previous inspection there have not been any young people move into or out of the home. One young person who is approaching 18 years of age is due to move later this year. She has been involved in choosing her next placement and has already begun to have visits to look around. This early planning and involving the young person will help to make the move easier for her and more likely to be successful.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection requirements were made in relation to monitoring and improving the quality of care and recording disciplinary matters. The registered manager has completed a review of the quality of care which shows good monitoring of the service. The process has included consultation with other stakeholders and has led to identified actions to maintain and improve the care for young people. The recorded format of consequences has been reviewed to include a section to review the effectiveness of the measures used. This helps to ensure that any disciplinary measures are effective.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has only been one consequence since the previous inspection and no physical intervention since 2014. There has been one complaint. This was from a young person who was unhappy with her transport arrangements for education. The complaint has been appropriately responded to and the young person has been able to move to a more local school. She is very happy about this as her school days are now much more manageable. Young people are able to express and have their views listened to over a range of other issues as well. These include the leisure interests which they can become involved in. All of the young people have a good range of interests and activities. Sometimes they have asked to try something but not wanted to continue with it. They have nonetheless had the opportunity. Activities that young people have taken part in have included playing for a local football club, boxing, going to a concert, dancing and girl guides. These

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

activities help young people to learn important skills such as socialising, independence They also help them to develop self-esteem as well as to have fun.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monthly reports for young people provide a good overview of their progress and any areas of concern. The home works effectively with other agencies to help protect young people and to reduce any risk taking behaviours. In particular they have good working relationships with the local police. The police have had to be called on a few occasions recently, but they see this as appropriate and have no concerns about how the home operates. Several other agencies say that staff stick with young people when others may give up on them. This level of commitment helps to prevent unnecessary placement moves and let young people know that staff care about them. All young people are doing well in their education or further education.

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Information about this children's home

This children's home provides accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is owned by a registered charity that also owns a number of other children's homes.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/03/2015 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

The registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children’s home at least once each month. The independent person must produce a report about a visit which sets out, in particular, the independent person’s opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded and the conduct of the home promotes children’s well-being. (Regulation 44(1)(4)) 30/04/2016

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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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