Children's Home run by Satash Community Care Project Limited in Thurrock

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

At the last inspection two requirements and five recommendations were set. The manager has met the majority, but not all, of the requirements and recommendations. One further requirement has been set at this inspection. Since the last inspection, the manager has received suitable professional supervision to help them to reflect upon and develop their practice. The home‟s statement of purpose, as highlighted at the last inspection, is inaccurate and does not clearly detail the type of service on offer. For example, it refers to being able to provide care and accommodation for children aged 5-18, and in other places 14- 18. It also details out of date information in respect of the previous children‟s rights director post and states it is able to support children with mental health problems. Whilst this has no direct impact on the current children, it does not provide placing authorities and parents with accurate information.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The children enjoy an environment that is well maintained and homely, whilst suitably adapted and equipped to meet their needs. Door alarms are situated on the bedroom doors to alert staff during the night should the child leave their room. This is now been clearly communicated with parents and placing authorities, ensuring understanding of, and agreement in their use. The manager has improved the safety of the home, for example, pull chords on blinds are now appropriately secured. As a result, vulnerable children are safer.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has undertaken a review of the appropriateness and suitability of the location and premises of the home, which identifies low risks in relation to criminal activity within the community. However, this has not changed since the last inspection. There remains insufficient information and evaluation of any risks, and opportunities regarding health and education presented by the home‟s location, and strategies for managing these. This has little impact on the current children, as they have been able to maintain and access the support services they currently need. The new central register of children admitted into the home means that it is much easier to identify who is resident in the home or receiving a short break at any given time, should such information be required now or in the future. Adequate monitoring systems are in place to review the quality of care provided. At the last inspection, the manager was asked to develop these further to

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

incorporate feedback from children, their families and placing authorities to gain a full view of the quality of care. The manager has a plan on how to action this, however, no review has yet taken place. The monthly visits conducted by the independent person are highly detailed and document the individual progress children make. However, on occasion the level of detail is inappropriate. For example, the most recent report detailed individual children‟s patterns of personal bodily functions and medical issues. This information can be accessed by a variety of people and disseminated beyond the confines of the home, which means confidentiality is undermined when personal and identifiable information is included.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no significant incidents since the last inspection, such as, complaints or missing from care. Physical intervention is very rarely used within the home, with redirection and consistency being the most frequent and successful behaviour strategies used. Staff are clear on the thresholds for its use and there are appropriate plans for those staff who have yet to receive suitable training, to do so.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are clear on their central role of safeguarding. Any matters that indicate a child is unwell or has hurt themselves are suitably addressed, ensuring the child receives appropriate support. Staff pass on any potential concerns to be appropriately investigated. Placing authorities and parents say their children feel safe, and they have absolute confidence in the staff to effectively safeguard them. The children have developed positive bonds with staff indicating they feel safe. For example, one enjoys snuggling up for a cuddle and another always follows favourite staff about holding their hands.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff provide an individualised and child focused service. Equality and diversity is threaded through the service, ensuring children‟s individual needs are met. As a result, they make individually significant progress from their starting points, in their behaviour, social skills, confidence and personal care. Partner professionals say „staff seem to understand them really well‟. The staff and manager work well in partnership with others, such as schools, to improve the experiences of children. Staff facilitate contact arrangements with families, enhancing contact. For some, this enables them to enjoy contact during their short break with extended family, which otherwise would not occur. Feedback from partner agencies is highly positive and includes, „the home has been absolutely brilliant. I‟m so pleased, they‟re so supportive‟ and „I can‟t wish for a better service for my young person‟. A school commented on how staff „engage

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

well and provide the child with stability‟ and as a result they have „seen lots of positive changes‟ for the child. Whilst two requirements and recommendations either remain from the previous inspection or have been set at this inspection, these do not impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, which remain strong.

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Information about this children's home

This children's home is run by a private company. The home is registered to provide a service for up to four children or young people, male or female, with learning difficulties. The small company offers a variety of support services to children and adults with learning disabilities. This children‟s home adjoins an adult residential provision.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/02/2015 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

The registered person must keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it and notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. In particular, ensure the statement of purpose contains accurate information. (Regulation 16 (3) (a) (b)) 29/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

The independent person must produce a report about a visit (“the independent person‟s report”) 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. In particular, ensure that the report maintains children‟s confidentiality of personal information. (Regulation 44 (4) (a) (b)) 25/05/2016

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 Undertake a review under regulation 45 that focuses on the quality of the care provided by the home, the experiences of children living there and the impact the care is having on outcomes and improvements for the children. The review should be underpinned by the Quality Standards as described in regulations 5 to 14. In particular, ensure the system is evaluative and ascertains and considers the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 64 paragraph 15.2)

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Recommendations

 Review the appropriateness and suitability of the location and premises of the home at least once a year. The review should include the identification of any risks and opportunities presented by the home's location and strategies for managing these. Providers should refer to the non-statutory advice about the location assessment process. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 64 paragraph 15.1)

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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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