Children's home run by Reflexion Care Group Limited in Shropshire

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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, no requirements or recommendations were made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Education remains positive. The young person continues to engage with his GCSE’s and work experience. The staff support him to attend a local car garage where he works to gain experience in preparation for him completing a mechanics apprenticeship. The young person has aspirations for his future career.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person takes part in activities with staff at a weekend such as going to car shows and the cinema. The young person and staff continue to have positive relationship with one another and he reports feeling happy and safe in the home. Staff support him to manage his emotions in a positive way. They encourage him to take responsibility for his actions and to manage behaviours. This continues to be effective and he remains invested in the home and his work placement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff and the registered manager respond appropriately to safeguarding incidents. There has been a significant historical allegation. However, the registered manager has worked in partnership with professionals to implement effective risk management plans which promote safety and wellbeing. Risk management plans are regularly reviewed to ensure that they meet the current care needs of the young person. However, the young person does not have much involvement within his plans in the home. Incidents remain low within the home. Staff do not physically restrain due to the age of the young person and that he is approaching independent living. Staff say that they want him to understand how to manage his own behaviours in preparation. This is effective.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff learn from safeguarding incidents. They put into place appropriate boundaries after significant incidents have happened. They liaise regularly and closely with other professionals to manage risk. Allegations are appropriately referred and investigated. As a result, the staff and registered manager continue to promote the safety and wellbeing of the young person through good partnership working. A social worker said: ‘Generally I’m really happy with my young person’s placement there. They keep in contact with me all the time; they call me and I genuinely feel that the whole organisation want what’s best for him’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Management oversight remains good. The registered manager is quick to address any issues as they arise. This drives practice within the home. A member of staff said: ‘The registered manager is good at pushing us as a staff team. She is a positive influence on us and the young person’. One recommendation has been raised as a result of this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This is a privately owned children’s home registered to provide care and accommodation for up to one young person with emotional and behavioural needs.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

04/03/2015 CH - Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 Ensure children are encouraged by staff to see the home’s records as ‘living documents’ supporting them to view and contribute to the record in a way that reflects their voice on a regular basis (The Guide to the Quality Standards, Page 58, Paragraph 11.19)

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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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