Children's Home run by Positive Pathways Limited in Birmingham

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judges that it has sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no admissions or discharges from the home. Two young people are presently being prepared for this to take place as they move into independence. The young people have both lived at the home for a number of years and are both settled and doing well in their placements.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people enjoy positive experiences within the home and have positive relationships with staff. They gain independence skills, for example, they learn to cook, clean and manage a budget. The young people regularly take part in activities such as going to pop concerts, attending Marvel hero conventions and attending the local youth centre. They gain social skills and engage with the community. This promotes their sense of identity and self-worth.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff advocate for young people and help them to have their views heard regarding their long-term care plans. Both young people are attending full time education and are making progress. Staff work in partnership with education and key work sessions help young people to understand situations and ways to move forward and help to keep young people safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work with agencies such as police, parents and education to help manage risk and to keep young people safe. Staff check the safety of young people when they are out in the community. There have been no physical restraint, complaints or episodes of missing since the last inspection. Outcomes for young people continue to be monitored by the registered manager and monthly quality assurance visits are completed by an independent visitor. These systems ensure the young people are not only safe, but are making measurable progress as a consequence of their placement. However, the home’s quality of care does not include the views and opinions of young people. This hinders the manager reporting on the measurable difference the home makes through the views of key people. There were two shortfalls identified at the last inspection. These have both been addressed.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to accommodate up to two young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and/or those with moderate learning difficulties. It is operated by a private organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

31/12/2014 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

The registered person must ensure that in order to complete the quality of care review they must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating - (b) the feedback and opinions of children about the children’s home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it. (Regulation 45(2)(b)). 29/04/2016

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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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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