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 judges that it has Sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The service this home provides to young people and the outcomes they achieve is good. The majority make excellent progress in managing their behaviour and in reducing the number of times they go missing. As a direct result of this, some have achieved reunification with their families whereas others have moved successfully into independent living. Staff continue to offer help, support and guidance to young people living alone as well as those that have returned home to live with their families.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Positive relationships exist between staff and young people. They feel listened to and decisions about changes affecting their lives are discussed honestly with them. Staff liaise effectively with education providers, colleges and training agencies to ensure young people are given the opportunities they deserve to progress and to achieve their maximum potential. Staff have had some success in maintaining young people in education and in supporting them to look for training opportunities and employment. Maintaining their education and helping them to develop a work ethic helps young people to achieve their maximum potential.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The individual health care needs of young people are known and understood by all staff. Each one has a health care plan in place that records what their individual healthcare needs are and how they will be met. When necessary, access to specialist health care provision, such as child and adolescent mental health services and drug and alcohol workers are fully supported by staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A requirement made at the previous inspection in relation to young people eating a healthy diet has been fully addressed. Young people are encouraged to eat a healthy, nutritious diet and they are actively encouraged and helped to develop a healthy lifestyle. This will help to improve their overall health and well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are encouraged to develop new hobbies and interests. For example, attending the gym. In addition, they are helped to continue with hobbies and interests they had prior to admission. For instance, kayaking and mountain biking. A previous requirement in relation to the quality of the home’s risk assessments for activities has been addressed. Risk assessments are now robust and help to keep young people safer.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Keeping young people safe and well remains a paramount concern for all staff. Through hard work and perseverance, staff have seen a marked improvement in the frequency at which some young people go missing and put themselves at risk. One member of staff said, ‘One social worker thinks we’ve worked wonders with one young person. They really don’t how we’ve managed to turn things around.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Occasionally, young people experience turmoil and crises in their lives that manifests itself in friction and tension between themselves and staff. When significant incidents occur, notifications to Ofsted are made in a timely manner and risk assessments updated.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home does not have a registered manager in place. Internal and external monitoring systems are in place and help to identify any concerns about how the home is run. Action taken to address any concerns raised in the monitoring process are addressed quickly by the home’s acting manager. The acting manager and the staff team are aware of, and are committed to, continuous improvement. Reports produced as a result of external monitoring processes make a clear judgement on the overall safety and well-being of young people.

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Information about this children's home

The home provides accommodation for up to three children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. It 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

25/03/2015 Interim Improved effectiveness

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must appoint a person to manage the home and, without delay, give HMCI notice of the name of the person appointed and the date on which the appointment takes effect. (Regulation 27 (2)(a) & (b)) 30/04/2016

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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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Information about this inspection

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