Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Rochdale

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 .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection the young person in this solo placement has made good progress from his starting point. Staff work effectively with teachers and home tutors to ensure consistency which has led to improved outcomes. The young person has begun to attend school after a significant period of dis-engagement. This has marked a turning point and his engagement with school is showing positive outcomes. He is beginning to enjoy his lessons and is developing relationships with his peers. This has a positive effect on his academic achievement, social skills and self-confidence. Staff have a detailed understanding of the young person and are able to develop highly individualised behaviour management plans. These are regularly reviewed to reflect how staff can improve the quality of care provided. Staff are highly skilled in de-escalation techniques and consequently restraint has only been used on one occasion since the last inspection. All the relevant details are recorded and the

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

young person commented that they understood why they needed to be held and that they felt safe. The staff team is small and provides consistent care for the young person. This is valued by the placing authority who rate the care provided and communication as excellent, particularly the ‘positive staff team’. Staff develop positive relationships with the young person and as a result he is investing more in the home with a reduction in the number and length of aggressive outbursts. The young person recognises this and reflects with staff that there is no point in damaging property as ‘it won’t change anything’. Staff also work in partnership work with the in house therapist to support the young person in managing his behaviour. This has been to good effect and the young person is now able to identify alternative strategies to manage his emotions. For example, he now understands that removing himself from the situation affords him the opportunity to control his

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

anger. Staff support the young person to have contact with family and friends where that is safe and in his best interests. This promotes his sense of identity and also supports his self-confidence. Staff ensure that they listen carefully to the young person and advocate on his behalf to achieve what is important to him. For example, when the young person’s friend moved a considerable distance from him, staff supported his request to the placing authority to visit to ensure this friendship was maintained. Staff understand how to safeguard the young person. There have been no child protection referrals, complaints or missing episodes since the last inspection but staff know how to respond if required. Staff develop positive relationships with their local police officers and work in partnership with the police to ensure that the young person is not unnecessarily criminalised. The manager is currently undergoing registration with Ofsted and has enrolled on

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

an appropriate leadership and management qualification for children’s residential care. She is establishing herself as manager and introducing her ideas for the development of the home. She has ensured the requirements and recommendations from the last inspection have been met. There are now more robust systems in place to ensure any damage to the home is swiftly repaired and there is greater clarity and detail in behaviour management plans. The manager is scrutinising paperwork and systems throughout the home which is leading to continuous improvement. For example, when she identifies staff training needs, to meet new behaviours demonstrated by the young person.

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Information about this children's home

The home is privately run and is registered for up to one young person 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

19/03/2015 CH - Interim Improved effectiveness

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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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