Children's home run by Warrington Borough Council

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children continue to make excellent progress across many aspects of their lives and this progress is underpinned by high quality care they are given. The nurturing and responsive environment supports them to develop the confidence needed to embrace new experiences.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no significant incidents, missing episodes or complaints since the last inspection. Young people regularly attend and engage well in education. They hold clear aspirations for their futures and are working hard to achieve their goals. They are proud of their achievements and talk with excitement about their future career plans.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Keeping young people safe is a high priority and risk management is effective at balancing the need for independence as part of young people’s developing maturity. For example, young people learn the risks associated with the internet and use social media responsibly. The excellent, individualised support they receive assists the young people to keep safe and well. The young people know how to protect themselves from unsafe situations. Staff help them to understand the differences between healthy and unsafe relationships.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person has successfully moved on to independence. Staff continue to go the extra mile in supporting her; for example continuing to offer her support and advice on keeping safe. The family atmosphere created within the home was evident during this move; staff and the other young person were involved in the transition planning, they helped by shopping with her for items for her new home. They also helped on the day by settling the young person into her new home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Excellent care plans encompass every aspect of a young person’s individual and diverse needs. Young people continue to receive outstanding care from the committed and enthusiastic staff team. As a result, their growth in self-esteem and self-awareness gives them the confidence to make positive progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s health needs are exceptionally well managed, for example staff have identified that a young person had gained an unhealthy amount of weight in the past few months. Staff are effectively managing this and have talked to family, social worker and LAC nurse about the impact on him, his wellbeing and how he can be best supported to meet his needs . Staff have devised a healthy eating plan which will help monitor the young person’s eating habits.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from the full support of the staff to maintain contact with important family members. Their relatives are welcome in the home and the staff work together with social workers to allow young people to have appropriate overnight stays. This allows young people to sustain their cultural and community links.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and assistant manager both understand the setting, are passionate about the service provision being right for the young people and lead the team in a unified direction. They work closely with multiple professionals and keep this home firmly involved in decision-making processes relative to the young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people live in a very comfortable and well-furnished home. They receive high levels of nurturing from the adults who care for them. This is also reflected in the décor and feel of the home.

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Information about this children's home

This is a local authority home registered to provide care for up to 2 young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

10/03/2015 CH - Interim improved effectiveness

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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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