Children's Home run by Roundhouse Care in Staffordshire

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

The home was recently inspected in January 2016. Since the last inspection, the Registered Manager has addressed all of the requirements and recommendations. The home is judged to have sustained effectiveness, with one requirement being raised.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are now provided with access to Autism training. Some staff have completed a course and others are enrolled. This improves staffs skill and knowledge and ensures young people receive care in line with their individual needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been no significant event required to be notified since the last inspection. The manager has reviewed the process for notifying the appropriate parties following a significant event. As a result, information required to be shared will be sent immediately. This keeps young people safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has re-developed the missing from home procedure. New recording forms are in place. Staff have received an updated missing from care policy. This keeps them informed of how to manage young people who go missing. The location risk assessment now identifies risk within the local area. This safeguards young people who access the community.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Changes have been made to ensure the manager dates the log of sanctions and behaviour. The manager is more effective at reviewing and dating the document. This means records now show they have been evaluated within the required timescale.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and the staff team continue to encourage off-site activities. They work together with the young person to overcome social barriers that affect access to the community. As a result, more activities are being attended. This improves the young person’s experiences.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person continues to benefit from a solo placement. The home provides a safe, nurturing and familiar environment. The manager and staff team work closely with education professionals to promote learning. As a result, attendance is good. The manager confirmed that staff offer good support and communicate openly to help and assist attendance. Staff continue to work with the leaving care team to ensure a suitable placement is found in preparation for adulthood.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person remains in good health. There have been no issues of self-harm, missing from care, risk taking behaviour or physical restraint. Staff are familiar with the young person’s individual needs. As a result, the young person is protected and safe from harm.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The cooker extractor hood is broken. The glass is missing that protects the motor for the fan. Grease and fat is building up on the extractor fan. This may present a health and safety hazard.

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Information about this children's home

The home is one of three within an independent organisation offering care. They meet the needs of young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. Although the home is registered for two young people it is currently a single occupancy home to respond to the needs of the young person.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

30/12/2014 CH - Interim Sustained 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

12: The protection of children standard:

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the protection of children standard with particular reference to protection of children and young people the registered provider must ensure: (2)(d)That the premises used for the purpose of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health. (Regulation 12(2)(d)) 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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