Children's Home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has a comprehensive admissions process in place and continues to be busy, with a large number of children and young people receiving short breaks. Before they are offered a service their needs are fully assessed. The registered manager and the staff team fully consider the young person’s assessed needs and whether a placement at the home would be suitable for them. Children and young people that attend the service receive good quality care. They enjoy the experiences offered by the home and they make good progress in gaining more independence and more confidence.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

As well as this, a number of the young people who have attended for many years are nearing adulthood. The staff team liaise effectively with colleagues in adult services to ensure transitions are effectively planned and progress smoothly. This helps to reduce anxiety and ensures the transition proceeds effectively.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Care planning is strong and individualised. Every child and young person has clear goals and targets and their progress towards these is recorded. Staff are nurturing and offer good levels of support. Children and young people have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities in the home and outside in the community, as well as having the opportunity to make new friends. Where possible, children and young people have their short breaks planned around their friendship groups and this is very positive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A previous requirement to review the home’s procedure for the safe handling and administration of medication has been carried out. The registered manager has introduced a specific form for staff to complete should an error be made. This helps to ensure medication records remain accurate. In addition, she has reiterated to staff both in team meetings and individual supervision sessions the importance of accurate recording.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people make good progress. Some have targets for becoming more independent with regard to their personal hygiene, food preparation and becoming more confident in socialising with their peers and in the community. Individual targets are regularly reviewed and updated. This helps to ensure that all children and young people irrespective off their level of disability are able to make progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff working at the home continue to keep all the children and young people very safe. High staffing ratio’s and staff vigilance helps to ensure they don’t go missing. In addition, no child protection concerns have arisen. Physical interventions and sanctions are not required to help young people modify their behaviour. The home has good resources and is well maintained.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager continues to provide strong leadership. The staff team is settled, skilled and highly experienced. The manager offers good levels of supervision and support to staff. The team rally around to cover for absences. This helps to ensure continuity of care for children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A requirement raised as part of this inspection is to improve the overall quality of the external monitoring of the home. Although this is a shortfall the outcome has no direct impact on the day-to-day care of children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager continues to monitor the care of the children and young people very well. She has plans in place to improve communication links between parents, children and the home. Regular consultation with parents helps to ensure that all information regarding children is kept accurate and up to date and that any changing needs are quickly highlighted. Regular discussions with children helps to ensure they continue to receive a service that provides them with a range of activities and stimulation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

In addition, the registered manager is reviewing the systems used in the home to record outcomes for children and young people. The introduction of a more robust system for measuring outcomes highlights the progress they are making, no matter how small.

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Information about this children's home

This is a local authority children’s home. It is registered to provide short breaks care and accommodation for up to six children with physical, learning and sensory care needs. The home is adapted to meet the specific needs of disabled children.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

03/03/2015 Interim Sustained 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 ensure that the independent person produces a report about a visit which sets out in particular, the independent person’s opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded and the conduct of the home promotes children’s well-being (Regulation 44 (4) (a) & (b)) 31/05/2016

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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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