Children's home run by Castle Homes Care 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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to develop well while at the home. No young people have been admitted since the last inspection although one has left and is progressing well at their new placement. A young person spoken to stated that they were, ‘really settled into the home, the staff really listen to you and look after you.’ Young people are involved with their placement plans, going to reviews and having a say in their futures. This is a considerable step forwards for some. Plans link well with the expectations of the placing social workers, including targets for individual development. Developments have been made in the health of young people as they become involved with their own well-being and medication systems. Staff ensure that young people attend a range of differing health appointments and work with them, increasing their awareness of healthy lifestyles. Significant improvements in the academic abilities of all young people are apparent

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

since the last inspection, with improvements in attendance and achievement. One young person gained an award from their placing authority because of their improvement in school. Staff consistently encourage education and the differing choices that it brings. Young people have enjoyed increases in contact with members of their families, some of which have not taken place for a considerable time. This increases their sense of belonging to a family and staff encourage appropriate arrangements through consultation with the placing social workers. Monitoring completed by the management team has allowed the home to develop. External monitoring highlights some areas of improvement, although these are rare. The staff swiftly respond to these to develop the service. The Registered Manager has a strong awareness of the strengths of the staff team and works well to improve areas in need of development. Six monthly reports are thorough

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

including examination of differing aspects of the care provided. The physical environment has had some significant improvements since the last inspection. The front driveway allows for increased parking, the games room has been developed to make it more comfortable and the bathroom and kitchen have been refurbished. Behaviour management systems support young people in making the right choices. Restraints and sanctions are rare, showing that staff have worked well with them to decrease any need for additional action. Sanctions are based on restorative justice including cleaning, mowing the lawn and painting to ensure young people consider their actions. Incidents where young people have gone missing have decreased dramatically since the last young person left. Where there are concerns about missing behaviours strategy meetings are held with the placing authority, Police and local ‘missing’ support groups in an attempt to examine the reasoning of the absence.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Arrangements are in place for independent support following each incident. The home works well with a range of differing bodies throughout young people’s care, including health care professionals and advocates. One requirement and one recommendation were made at the last inspection. These relate to complaints records and strategies to respond to missing events. Both of these have been met well by the management and staff team.

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Information about this children's home

The home is part of a large private organisation. It offers care up to three children primarily with emotional and behavioural difficulties within an age range from 8 to 18. It is set within a residential environment.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

23/03/2015 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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