Setting in Stockport

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Requires improvement 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 acting manager has not ensured that all the requirements raised at the last inspection have been met. In particular, the staff team has continued to change, which does not provide continuity of care and a young person’s health appointment has not been followed up. Therefore, these shortfalls are repeated. Young people’s views are now central to the running of the home, through improved consultation meetings and key working sessions.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to attend school nearly 100% of the time and achieve their targets. Moreover, behaviour management strategies are working better and incidents of them missing from home have also reduced to three since the last inspection. Despite a clear procedure in place the correct process was not followed by the staff when a young person was missing overnight and the police were not informed. Staff therefore failed to promote the welfare of the young person concerned.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people say they like living here and are settled. A young person commented: ‘I want to stay here until I am eighteen.’ They engage in a range of activities, including drumming lessons, ice skating, quad bike riding and spending time with their friends. These experiences help to build their confidence and skills for the future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff fully support young people to stay in touch with their families. They understand their family history and relationships to provide emotional support. Practical arrangements are in place to transport them to contact that is a long way from home. They work proactively with placing authorities to ensure contact is safe and enjoyable.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been a complaint made, which has been effectively addressed by the acting manager and senior manager. He continues to resolve dissatisfaction if it is raised and promotes the importance of relationships and being courteous when living in the community. Significant events have also occurred and these again have been effectively dealt with and involved all partner agencies to ensure the safety and welfare of young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The acting manager has been in position since February 2015 and he is awaiting a fit person interview. He is supported by the new deputy manager, who is motivated and enthusiastic to improve and develop the quality of care. Together they monitor the home’s operation and quality review systems are in place to support this.

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Information about this children's home

The children's home is one of a number of homes operated by a private organisation. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two young people with 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

04/11/2015 CH - Full Requires improvement

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Recent inspection history

09/03/2015 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

13. Leadership and management standard In order to meet the leadership and management standard the registered person must:

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Requirement Due date

(2)(e) ensure that the home’s workforce provides continuity of care to each child. 06/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

10. Health and well-being standard In order to meet the health and well-being standard the registered person must:

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Requirement Due date

(1)(a) ensure that each child’s health needs are met, specifically that appointments are made and followed up. 25/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

34. Policies for the protection of children The registered person must:

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Requirement Due date

(4)(b) ensure that the missing child policy is implemented and that roles and responsibilities of person's working in the home, in relation to the child who is or has been, so absent. 25/03/2016

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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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