Children's home run by Leeds City Council

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Inadequate at the full inspection. At this interim inspection, the home was 'not judged' .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are no children or young people living in the home at present. This interim inspection focuses on whether the children's home meets its statutory requirements in order to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has been closed for approximately seven months. The property has undergone a complete refurbishment, which is nearing completion.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When the home is ready to accept placements the provider is required to inform Ofsted of their intention before they do so.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A number of requirements were made following the full inspection. As it was not possible to test whether these had been fully met, they are re-issued in this report.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

An additional requirement is also set for the independent visitor to continue to provide a monthly report. These are required to take place whether or not there are children at the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

As well as complying with the regulations, this will reassure both the provider and the regulator that the home is ready to accept placements and maintain its conditions of registration.

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Information about this children's home

The home is operated by a local authority. It is registered to take up to four 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

17/03/2015 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

5: Engaging with the wider system to ensure children's needs are met In meeting the quality standards, the registered person must, and ensure that staff-

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Requirement Due date

(a) seek to involve each child's placing authority effectively in the child's care, in accordance with the child's relevant plans; (b) seek to secure the input and services required to meet each child's needs 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

8: The education standard (1) The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so. (2) in particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure-

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Requirement Due date

(a) that staff- (i) help each child to achieve the child's education and training targets, as recorded in the child's relevant plan; (viii) help a child who is excluded from school, or who is of compulsory school age but not attending school, to access educational and training support throughout the period of exclusion or non-attendance and to return to school as soon as possible; (ix) help each child who is above compulsory school age to participate in further education, training or employment and to prepare for future care, education or employment 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

6: The quality and purpose of care standard (1) The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who-

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Requirement Due date

(a) understand the children's homes aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children (3) The conditions are- 30/04/2016 (b) that the care meets the child's needs (c) that the care is delivered by a person who- (i) has the experience, knowledge and skills to deliver that care; and (ii) is under the supervision of a person who is appropriately skilled to supervise that care

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Requirement Due date

13: The leadership and management standard (1) The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children's home that- (a) helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and (b) promotes their welfare. (2) In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to- (a) 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; (f) understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure, by means of fire drills and practices at suitable intervals, that persons working at the home and, so far as reasonably practicable, children are aware of the procedure to be followed in case of fire. (Regulation 25(d)) in particular when new young people are admitted to the home 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if there is an incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40(4)(e)) 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children's home at least once a month (Regulation 44)(1)) 30/04/2016

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What the inspection judgements mean

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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