Children's home run by Keys Child Care Limited in Telford and Wrekin

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

There have been some changes to the resident group and staff team since the last inspection. One young person has successfully moved on in a planned way to a new placement and a new young person has been admitted. Changes to the staff team have also taken place which currently includes recruiting to the vacant deputy manager’s post. Throughout these changes, there has been a good focus on the potential impact on young people. The registered manager has ensured that staff and young people have been able to prepare and plan for changing relationships. This meant that everyone received the right support to help them adjust to the new circumstances within the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s placements are stable with the newer arrival being able to experience a well-established residential culture that is still very child focused. This enables all young people to make progress in relation to their previous circumstances. Jointly planned and structured routines ensure young people are actively engaged within the home and local community. They are helped to develop their relationships and networks by joining local clubs and participating in outdoor activities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Overall, relationships between staff and young people are very positive which is reflected by the regular use of rewards and praise for good behaviour. There is minimal use of any formal measures of control. Young people continue to experience a warm, homely environment where they can relax in comfortable surroundings. Some investment has been made in the accommodation to enhance what is on offer to everyone. An unused outbuilding has been converted for use as an additional lounge/activity room and some of the interior furnishings have been renewed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and staff team continue to meet their responsibilities to keep young people safe. They make sure that the quality of care that young people experience is consistent and prioritises their safety. Young people actively benefit from the home’s well-established procedures and routines that clearly recognise and address individual vulnerability and risk. Because of these circumstances, young people experience a safe and secure home life.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team continue to be mindful of the impact on young people when they talk about and reflect on their family relationships and previous circumstances. They work hard to reduce the anxieties that young people sometimes feel when trying to cope with these challenges. The registered manager and staff team remain focused on providing the best possible emotional and practical support in these circumstances. Young people benefit from this approach because they experience empathy and recognition from staff who understand their difficulties.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has well-established networks and relationships with a range of agencies and professionals who are involved in meeting young people’s needs. For example, staff work closely with teachers in support of school attendance and attainment. Individual care and support arrangements are regularly discussed in meetings and a range of communications with people who are involved in young people’s lives. Networks and contacts continue to be organised around the needs and circumstances of each young person who lives in the home.

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Information about this children's home

This children's home is registered to provide care and accommodation for three young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private company.

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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 Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

11/10/2013 CH - Interim Satisfactory progress

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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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