Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

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

The manager ensures that the home continues to improve the services and support that children who live at this home receive. Children leaving the home since the last inspection have done so in planned, timely and child focused way. The manager has advocated to ensure the voice of the child has not been lost. As a result young people have been afforded positive and supported transitions into adulthood.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been two admissions since the last inspection. Both of these were planned and well assessed moves. The manager took the time to visit young people in their existing homes to ensure that matching was appropriate and that the identified needs of young people could be met. As a result moves for young people have been positive experiences for them and they have settled quickly.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people at this home are attending and engaging in education. For some this is significant progress. The home works closely with education and together they set small realistic targets that support and encourage young people to do well. Young people are proud of their achievements and hold realistic aspirations about their future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people living in this home are supported to access varied activities. The home supports young people to undertake activities that they have never accessed before. One young person was recently taken to the seaside for the first time. Such occasions are captured in journals for young people so that they can look back over their time here with fond and happy memories.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are supported to be emotionally and physically well. One young person who refused to access health care prior to coming to this home has attended all required appointments. Another young person is receiving creative and positive emotional support. This has supported the young person to communicate better and build a more positive self-image.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is led by a dedicated and skilled manager. The manager has a clear focus on young people doing well and making good progress. She is creative in her approach. The manager has systems in place to ensure that the quality of young people’s care is always being improved. Good enough does not come close to her expectations for the children in her care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team are skilled and dedicated to their work. They spend the time to understand and know children well. They understand their needs and respond to them in a caring and nurturing way. As a result relationships are built on trust and mutual respect.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been some concerns in respect to of the performance of one member of staff. The manager identified this in a timely way and has taken steps to ensure that this is effectively addressed. As a result performance has improved.

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Information about this children's home

This section should outline:  The home is registered to care for up to three children and young people.  The home is part of a large national organisation.  The home is registered to care for children and young people with learning disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

30/03/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

18/03/2014 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

No requirements have been made at this inspection

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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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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