Children's home run by White Orchid Marston Moretaine Limited in Dacorum

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 Improved effectiveness . A motivated, valued, well supported, knowledgeable, child centred, enthusiastic team seamlessly to provide consistent and inspirational care to the children. One parent said: ‘Since my son has been in this home I have seen a really big change in him. I feel he is very safe and getting everything that he needs. They have all worked really hard with him. They are amazing.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and owner of the home continues to dedicate an abundance of time and commitment towards improving support for the staff and experiences for the children. The result is happy children, happy staff, and progression in the homes physical environment alongside some advancement in the quality of the recording of information.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager completes and submits the required regulatory report to Ofsted. However, the report does not capture and identify the areas of strength and weakness, for example, from the regular consultations with parents, social workers, and children. This shortfall in quality standards has no impact for children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both recommendations made at the last inspection in relation to supervision and the recording of this process have been met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Physical interventions have reduced significantly. Used as a last resort to support the children in emotional crisis, staff employ a creative range of alternatives before putting hands on children. Changes to the recording system show the rationale and outcome from staff’s actions. However, recording currently falls short because records do not clearly identify if medical treatment is offered or administered as a result of physical intervention. Of the examples sampled, this shortfall in regulation has no direct impact for any current children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are thriving and attending education consistently. Those who receive support have bespoke arrangements organised in collaboration with partner agencies. One child said: ‘Going into school is hard for me so the staff also make sure that I learn and have my education in other ways.’ Children do not go missing. There have been no complaints or safeguarding concerns. One representative from a placing authority said: ‘There are high levels of understanding and scrutiny in relation to any potential safeguarding matters.’ This means that agencies using the home are confident that their children are safe and well cared for.

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Information about this children's home

This home is registered to provide care for up to six children who have been identified as having experienced trauma due to neglect, physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse. They may also be at risk of exploitation or/and may be experiencing mental health issues. The home provides an integrated approach to therapeutic care.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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

Ensure that within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline, or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes a description of any medical treatment administered as a result of the measure. (Regulation 35 (3) (a) (viii)) 09/05/2016

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  Ensure that the review of the home identifies areas of strength and possible weakness in the homes care. The report should clearly identify any actions required for the next 6 months of delivery within the home and how those actions will be addressed. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 65 paragraph 15.4)

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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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