Children's home run by Inmind Childrens Services Limited in Wokingham

This monitoring visit

An interim inspection of this home was completed on 20 January 2016. The inspection judgement was declined effectiveness. Nine requirements were raised. Two of these requirements were escalated to compliance notices. This monitoring visit was undertaken to review the actions taken by the provider to address the shortfalls set out in the requirements and the compliance notices.

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There has been a good level of reflection from managers following the last inspection. They are able to see what has gone wrong and have acted quickly to address shortfalls, prioritising the welfare and well-being of young people. One young person said, ‘They have never given up on me. This is the best children’s home I have ever been in.’

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Sufficient action has been taken by the managers to ensure that the two compliance notices have been met. There have been improvements in staff members receiving the training that they require in order to provide good and safe care. Staff have received training in managing situations where young people may have self-harmed. They now understand what actions to take if young people do harm themselves and are better placed to intervene in a timely and effective manner. Managers have ensured that a training matrix and schedule have been completed for all staff. Staff have now received training in important areas such as fire safety, basic food hygiene and the management of medication. Managers have developed a system to ensure that they know which training the staff members have received and their training needs. The managers are aware of and understand the crucial importance of staff training and the direct bearing this has

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Significant improvements have been made regarding the fabric and condition of a child’s room, which had previously been of concern. The room has been personalised to reflect the child, his likes and interests. More soft toys and play equipment are available. A thoughtful and reflective approach was evident in the staff and managers regarding how they can better meet this child’s complex needs without recourse to punitive approaches.

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Young people are now supported well by clear, updated care and placement plans. These plans contain crucial information that enables the staff to provide good quality care.

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The managers have reviewed and amended the statement of purpose. This document now provides accurate information regarding the services provided and details the qualifications and experience of staff.

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Some areas of concern remain. A young person recently made a serious allegation against a member of staff and this is being investigated. Although procedures were followed correctly, some areas of staff practice fell short of the expected standards.

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Improved engagement with placing local authorities would assist in securing the resources to help children. A child remains without having received an assessment that is required to help understand his difficulties and the services that may best help him to make progress.

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Managers have not consistently ensured that, following physical interventions, staff are de-briefed. This contributes to the fact that incidents have not received consistently robust management oversight or evaluation. Recordings in key documents are not always signed as required by the regulations.

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Information about this children's home

The service is a residential school, also registered as a children’s home to provide care for 30 young people in five small homes on one site. One home provides care and accommodation for expectant mothers and young mothers with babies. Another home provides short-term assessment facilities. The service is owned by a private company and provides care for young people who have experienced emotional and psychological trauma.

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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 In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered person must ensure– (2)(a) ‘that staff– (i) assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child.’ (Regulation 12 (2)(a)(i)) 22/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

5: Engaging with the wider system to ensure children’s needs are met standard In order to meet the engaging with the wider system to ensure children’s needs are met the registered person must ensure– (5) ‘and must ensure that staff– (a) seek to involve each child's placing authority effectively in the child's care, in accordance with the child's relevant plans.’ (Regulation 5(a)) 22/04/2016 35: Behaviour management policies and records (3) ‘The registered person must ensure that– (a) within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made.’ (Regulation 35 (3)(a)) 22/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

36: Children's case records (1) ‘The registered person must maintain records (''case records'') for each child which– (c) are signed and dated by the author of each entry.’ (Regulation 36 (1)(c)) 22/04/2016

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the home since their last Ofsted inspection. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. 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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