Children's home run by Esland North Limited in Amber Valley

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

Young people continue to make good progress especially when taking into account their starting point at the time of admission. Relationships between young people and staff are extremely positive. Young people talk warmly about staff and identify staff who they would approach if they were worried. This provides opportunities for staff to talk through issues with young people and consequently reduce any risk to them. The home ensures that the healthcare needs of young people continue to be met. They are registered with the various local healthcare services and supported to attend any appointments. Specialist support is readily available to meet the emotional and psychological needs of young people through individual therapeutic sessions. Medication is stored safely, and records maintained on the administration of medication. Young people continue to attend school regularly and make good educational progress. Staff work in partnership with education departments and other relevant

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

professionals to ensure that young people have every opportunity to reach their full potential. Incidents of young people going missing from the home have significantly reduced since the last inspection. This is because staff work with young people, their families, social workers and local police, to identify triggers to these events. Positive behaviour is promoted through dialogue with the young people rather than resorting to restraint. This has resulted in a reduction in the use of restraint. Young people benefit from a physically safe and appropriately secure environment. Fire safety and general health and safety checks are regularly completed. The staff recruitment and selection process is thorough requiring a full assessment and checks of all applicants for work. No appointment is confirmed until all checks are completed. The home continues to be managed by a suitably qualified manager who has been

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

in post since March 2013. Staff are supported through formal supervision and annual appraisal. Training and development opportunities for staff are available with access to both internal and external training courses. There are no requirements or recommendations arising from this inspection .

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Information about this children's home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties. The service is operated and managed by a private organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

06/03/2015 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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