Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Warwickshire

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 sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two recommendations were made at the last inspection, the registered manager has taken appropriate action to address these identified areas. There are no shortfalls emerging from this inspection. Young people continue to make good progress in all aspects of their development as a result of the care and support they receive from staff. Since the last inspection, two young people have moved into the home. Young people continue to move in a well-assessed and thoroughly planned way. Staff continue to support young people extremely well with their behaviour. They quickly develop positive relationships with staff, and these underpin effective working. Clear and updated risk assessments and behaviour management plans identify young people’s trigger points. Appropriate rewards and incentives help them maintain positive behaviour. Young people learn to self-regulate their behaviour and begin to understand expectations of their conduct.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s safety remains a priority. Young people say they feel safe. The staff and registered manager refer any safeguarding incidents to the relevant professionals. Staff consistently work collaboratively with other professionals to manage risks. Some young people have been missing from the home since the last inspection. During these occasions risks are well assessed by staff. Staff respond well to all missing incidents and continue to work very effectively with other agencies. Young people continue to make progress at school. Communication between staff and school enhances educational progress. Where young people display challenging behaviour staff liaise closely with teachers and identify supportive strategies that help decrease incidents happening in the future. Young people’s health needs are constantly promoted and reviewed. For example, staff ensure that young people have access to individual specialist services such as

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

child and adolescent mental health services. The registered manager ensures staff receive the specialist training they need to meet each young people’s needs. Staff continue to strive to meet young people’s diverse needs. Where they express a wish to become involved in community based activities such as yoga, staff support young people in attending classes. The home’s environment and outcomes for young people continue to be monitored. This is achieved through robust monitoring by the registered manager and monthly quality assurance visits completed by an independent visitor. This system ensures the young people are not only safe, but are making measurable progress as a consequence of their placement. The registered manager continues to lead a motivated and very committed staff team. The registered manager ensures that young people have the best service from staff at the home and from other professionals. Any shortfalls in services are

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

promptly and efficiently addressed meaning that young people have all the necessary support they need to meet their diverse needs.

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Information about this children's home

This home is registered for up to five young people who may have emotional or behavioural problems. The service is owned by a large private company and is within a semi-rural setting.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

18/03/2015 CH - Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

23/10/2013 CH - Interim Inadequate Progress

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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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