Children's home run by Bright Futures Care Limited in Bolton

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

Since the last inspection staff have successfully supported two young people to move onto two of the organisation’s adult services. Both moves were extremely well planned to ensure a smooth transition. Some staff who the young people had formed positive relationships with in this setting, moved with them to ensure continuity of care. A young person who recently moved into the home has been supported through close partnership working with his placing authority and family so that he experienced a positive move. That said, it is still early days and the young person and staff are in the process of building trusting relationships with each other.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make very good progress. They attend school or college, and have excellent attendance. One young person received an achievement award at college. They continue to access a range of community based activities, such as attending a local youth club and going for meals out. One young person also enjoys visiting one of the young people who recently moved and has stayed for tea. This is helping young people to be more confident in social settings, as well as, supporting them to develop positive friendships with their peers.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff place the well-being of every young person at the centre of their practice. Consequently, they continue to thrive in a stable, nurturing and extremely supportive environment. Strong working relationships are fostered with a range of professionals to ensure young people receive the level of support that meets their day-to-day care needs. Since the last inspection, one young person has started to use a Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) device. This increases his opportunity for social engagement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have a very good understanding of young people with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and continue to use their skills and knowledge to help them keep safe. For example, they recognise the triggers in behaviour effectively and implement individualised sensory activity to assist young people to self-regulate. This increases their sense of well-being and reduces the need for physical interventions. In addition, comprehensive safeguarding practices ensure the welfare and safety of young people, including high staffing ratios that ensure young people do not go missing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff carry out regular health and safety checks to ensure the home is safe. This includes undertaking regular fire drills so that young people know how to leave the building safely in the event of an emergency. However, during a recent unplanned fire evacuation the manager identified from the records that staff had not fully followed fire evacuation procedures. Formal action was taken against the staff; however his recommendation for a fire drill to take place with all young people has not yet been actioned.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Effective systems are in place to record any concerns regarding the welfare of young people. For example, staff use incident and body chart books to highlight any physical or emotional changes in young people. However, at times it is difficult to read these because the information is hand written and not always legible.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A recommendation made at the time of the last inspection has been addressed. The workforce plan has been updated, which makes it much clearer to see what training staff have undertaken and if this needs updating. It is evident from the workforce plan that some staff have not had regular supervision in recent months. Furthermore, senior staff are undertaking supervision sessions without having an appropriate qualification or experience in the supervision of staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, there is a new manager who recently registered with Ofsted. He was previously the deputy manager so knows the home and young people very well. He is suitably qualified and experienced, and has a clear commitment to ensuring the welfare and development of young people is central to practice within the home. Monitoring systems ensure the quality of care in the home is maintained, including monthly visits from an independent person. Consequently, the manager and staff can clearly demonstrate the positive impact living in the home continues to have on the progress and experiences of young people.

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Information about this children's home

This privately run home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities and sensory impairments.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/03/2015 CH - Interim improved 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

The registered person must ensure by the 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(1)(d)) 25/04/2016

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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 staff receive good quality supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional, which allows them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children assigned to their care. (The Guide to the Quality Care Standards, page 61 paragraph 13.2)

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Recommendations

 Ensure all children's case records are kept up-to-date and stored securely whilst they remain in the home.(The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 62 paragraph 14.3)

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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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