Children's home run by West Sussex County Council

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 Sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection in December 2015 one requirement and two recommendations were made. While the recommendations have been met, the requirement relating to the accurate recording of restraints in a timely manner, remains.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

On occasion restraint records have not contained all the details required within 24 hours of their occurrence. Robust monitoring of these records by the manager has highlighted these shortfalls which have been subsequently rectified. Nevertheless, the initial recordings have not been of an acceptable standard.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A recommendation was made at the last inspection regarding ensuring that missing person protocols for young people are more detailed. This has been met and updated missing person protocols are now explicit and detailed. Members of staff agree the protocols with young people and this has meant that staff know where to look when a young person is missing or absent without permission. This attention to detail has proved effective in practice and has meant that staff have supported young people to return to the home sensitively and safely.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Additionally, a recommendation made relating to staff recording if a door to a communal area has been locked in an emergency has also been met. This practice is no longer habitual and has been used rarely. If the practice has occurred, it has been robustly monitored and evaluated by the Registered Manager.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Liaison with partner agencies continues to be of a good standard. The Registered Manager and staff work effectively with agencies such as the child and adolescent mental health service to ensure that young people receive the support that they need.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Incidents, such as those involving safeguarding issues, are notified to placing social workers, the police and the local safeguarding children board. Subsequently, multi- disciplinary collaborative plans are put in place to protect young people. On one occasion the Registered Manager did not inform Ofsted of a suspicion that a young person was involved in sexual exploitation. Close working has been established with other relevant agencies and the young person’s safety has been protected, however, the Registered Manager did not inform Ofsted as required by regulation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager ensures that admissions to the home are planned as thoroughly as possible. Strenuous efforts are made to ensure that young people receive the support they need in order to experience a supportive and nurturing transition. This prepares young people for their life in the home and improves the young person’s chances of success and making progress in their life.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Members of staff work diligently with young people and their education settings to ensure that attendance is good and that well-structured support is given if they are struggling. This ensures that young people continue to make good progress, especially when bearing in mind their starting points.

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Information about this children's home

This service is a children’s home providing care and accommodation for up to six children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is run by a local authority.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

30/12/2014 Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

26/03/2014 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

The registered person must 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 the measure and its duration. Regulation 35 (3)(iv). 30/4/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if a child is involved in or subject to, or suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation. Regulation 40 (4)(a) 30/4/2016

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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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