Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

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

Managers and senior leaders have met the regulation and recommendation from the last inspection. For example, the company have introduced a new system in use across the group to ensure a rigorous approach to the complete process of recruitment.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Three admissions and three discharges means that there has been much activity in the home. In a short time two young people have come and gone. This reflects the leader’s recognition that, despite significant work and effort, this home was not the resource to meet their respective needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Recently, the one young person living in the home at the time of this inspection had left temporarily to live at another home in the group. He has returned. The sensitively and well managed process ensured much continuity. For example, he continued with education, family contact, and managers re deployed known staff to support him. None the less, the young person did not have the offer of access to an advocate during the process of this temporary move.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The rise in frequency and duration of missing reflects the presenting behaviours of the two young people who have now left. Staff follow procedures efficiently. Furthermore, the registered manager’s ability to communicate effectively with other agencies towards prioritising young people’s safety within the wider network of professionals is excellent.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no complaints or safeguarding matters in relation to adults working in the home. The registered manager takes seriously allegations made by young people about their peers. This means that she works in partnership with agencies to ensure staff act upon information received and, that key stakeholders remain appropriately and fully informed of any developments.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been a slight increase in police attendance to the home, usually for serious incidents of assault on staff. Incidents of physical intervention continue to be infrequent and records show a robust and reflective approach. Staff consistently implement a range of rewards and incentives in recognition of young people’s efforts which often delivers positive results.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A parent represented during this inspection continues to be very pleased with the care that his son receives in the home. He says: ‘The team at the home are very good. Communication is very good.’

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Information about this children's home

This home is one of a group of homes run by a large independent provider. It offers care for up to three young people assessed to have emotional and /or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

25/03/2015 Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

28/02/2014 Interim Satisfactory progress

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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 all children have access to appropriate advocacy support, and where possible this should be provided by a person that the child choses. Looked after children are entitled to an independent advocate to advise them to ensure they have the support needed to express their views, wishes, and feelings about their care and lives. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 23 paragraph 4.16)

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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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