Children's Home run by Anderida Adolescent Care Ltd in East Sussex

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has Improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection in January 2016 one requirement and one recommendation were made; a newly introduced written protocol for management of medication errors is now embedded and enhances the robust medication administration practice already in place. The staff are fully aware of the medication error protocol and a recent error was managed well. Records show timely identification, good recording and appropriate action taken by the Registered Manager. The error did not have any negative impact on young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Improved signposting in records now includes referencing to other relevant documents and a clarity as to if the record is active or not. For example, the complaints log now shows those cases open and those closed. This allows for improved monitoring by the Registered Manager and regulation 44 visitor.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make good progress, and for some excellent progress, in education attendance. The staff support young people in attending school and achieving academically. In addition, the staff team work hard to engage young people in, for example, `life coaching’ therapy and attending appointments such as the sexual health clinic. The trusting relationships formed enable young people to feel supported in accessing these services. Good progress has been made in this area since the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The management of high risk behaviours such as sexual exploitation continues to be effective. Risk assessments and support plans provide clear information and strategies for staff to work with, with improved outcomes for the young people as a result. As young people gain trust in staff, they accept the guidance and support offered and their risky behaviours decrease. Since the last inspection the number of missing incidents has decreased. Staff have very good communication channels with other agencies such as the police, safeguarding agencies and families to ensure everyone works together to ensure the safety of young people, whether out in the community or in using social media. Providing return interviews following a missing incident has been a challenge for the Registered Manager, specifically for those young people placed from out of area. Agreement has been sought for an independent and appropriate person to carry out return interviews on behalf of a

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

different local authority. In addition, the local police carry out return interviews. Reports are shared with all professionals with joint and agreed actions taken if indicated.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Training for staff continues to be developed with recent training including the Prevent agenda and a de-fibrillation course. The Registered Manager is a first aid trainer and delivers training to both staff and young people. This ensures staff are able to respond to any first aid requirements and gives young people the confidence in managing minor ailments. The acquisition of de-fibrillation equipment adds to the first aid provision.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The introduction of a new behaviour management system, non-violent resistance (NVR), has shown good outcomes in managing challenging behaviour. Increasingly this practice prevents young people being criminalised. A senior manager in the company is trained to deliver NVR and analysis indicates positive outcomes for young people. The number of physical interventions is very low. Further impact will be reviewed at future inspections.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Safeguarding procedures continue to be implemented to a good standard. The Registered Manager ensures staff are suitably trained and up to date with the risks posed to young people. In turn staff are very capable and extremely well informed of how to identify risks and refer to the correct agency. This ensures maximum protection for young people. The good communication and liaison with external safeguarding agencies and police ensure correct action is taken.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people get to experience holidays both in the UK and abroad. For some this is the first time they have travelled abroad. This adds to their life experiences and allows young people to gain confidence and manage their behaviours outside of their usual day to day life. Young people enjoy their holidays.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Overall the service continues to develop and improve as it is very well managed. The individual needs of young people are addressed effectively with good and improving outcomes recorded. Safeguarding practices are strong and young people have made good progress in keeping themselves safe in the home and when out in the community.

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Information about this children's home

This is a privately owned children’s home which is registered to accommodate two young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

26/02/2015 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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