Children's Home run by Keys Education Ltd in Herefordshire

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 last inspected in July 2015. The manager is in the process of registration with Ofsted. He has significant experience in care and is currently undertaking QFC Diploma in Leadership and Management.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has taken action to address the requirement and recommendation made at the last inspection. The admission and discharge log now holds full information about discharge addresses of where young people move to when they leave. This tracks the movement of young people and keeps them safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has employed new staff and re-deployed other staff since the last inspection. This has provided young people with a familiar and stable staff group. As a result, young people receive continuity of care from skilled and knowledgeable staff. The recruitment and selection procedure is safe. Staff selected for employment are not recruited until full clearance has been provided. This keeps young people safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staircase banister in the lounge has become loose. Although previous repairs have been completed, there is still a risk of injury should the loose banister break.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff use bedroom door alarms at night. However, young people placed do not present with safeguarding risk that quantifies the use. The manager says young people have not run away and are not at risk of each other. The manager has not reviewed the use of the alarms in line with the statement of purpose since placements have started. This hinders the good progress and miss represents young people’s safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are safe in the home. There have been no episodes of missing from home, anti-social behaviour, or drug and alcohol misuse. Some low level bullying reported has been suitably addressed. Young people become more tolerant of each other’s differences and work together to build positive relationships.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last full inspection two young people have moved from the home. Both discharges were well planned. One young person went home and one moved to adult care. The manager and staff worked in partnership with external professionals to ensure the moves were successful. As a result, young people move in a sensitive and smooth way with the least disruption. Young people continue to benefit from good quality care the staff provides. A social worker said, ‘Huge progress: he engages really well with the team and is forming very positive relationships. Staff challenge him appropriately and put firm boundaries in place.’ Staff continue to promote learning and support young people to access education. Where difficulties arise staff work in close partnership with external professionals and young people to find alternative options. A young person said, ‘I’m doing ok: I want to settle down in my education and then go back home to live with my mom.’

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Information about this children's home

This privately-owned home is registered to accommodate up to four young people. The home provides care and accommodation for young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

28/01/2015 CH - Interim Declined in effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

11/03/2014 CH - Interim Satisfactory progress

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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 avoidable hazards the registered person must ensure that:

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Requirement Due date

(2)(d) the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health. In particular relation to the staircase banister. 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

13: The leadership and management standard:

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the leadership and management standard with particular reference to the statement of purpose the registered person must ensure that:

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Requirement Due date

(2)(a) they lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose. In particular relation to the use of bedroom door alarms. 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if, the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children; the child's placing authority consents in writing to the monitoring or surveillance; so far as reasonably practicable in the light of the child's age and understanding, the child s informed in advance of the intention to do the monitoring or surveillance; and the monitoring or surveillance is no more intrusive than necessary, having regard to the child's need for privacy. (Regulation 24(1)(a-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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