Children's home run by Worcestershire County Council in Worcester

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 sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One requirement was made after the last inspection. At the time of this inspection this requirement was still within timescale and the Registered Manager was making good progress towards meeting it.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people thrive in a nurturing and caring environment. The Registered Manager and staff team continue to make a positive contribution to the lives of young people with autism and complex needs. Relationships between staff and young people are strong and resilient. Staff provide excellent support based on their training, skills and knowledge. They are warm, caring and committed to understanding and responding to young people’s and parent’s needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people communicate their wishes and feelings. Staff listen and actively support them to express their views and contribute in meetings. This encourages young people to develop their social and communication skills, talk about the services they receive and want in the future and puts in place additional advocacy services where necessary. This ensures young people’s opinions are valued.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to benefit from social interaction in and out of the home. For example, they relax by listening to music, doing art and craft, watching DVD’s or spending time in their bedrooms. They regularly participate in activities and use resources in their local community. This ensures they have fun and improves their social opportunities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Some young people are preparing to move on from the service. They are learning the life skills they will require in their new adult homes. For example, learning to store and administered their medication. Staff are sensitive to their anxieties and provide positive reassurances to support smooth transitions in the future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from robust behaviour management plans and risk assessments. Staff work hard to develop strategies for young people to manage their behaviour and anxieties better. Staff are trained to use physical intervention but this is very rarely used. Staff know what triggers behaviour and pre-empt situations before they happen. This helps them to support young people before behaviour escalates. This protects young people from injury or harm and helps them learn coping strategies.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

An independent visitor monitors the home monthly. Her insight into the service and young people enables her to produce detailed reports with valuable recommendations. The Registered Manager uses these to develop and progress the service.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Relationships with external partners are good. The Registered Manager strives to work in partnership with other professionals and builds positive relationships with young people’s families. The Registered Manager makes robust challenge where necessary, for example, where return interviews after missing episodes do not take place. This helps to gain actions and safeguard young people without significant delay.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There is a good understanding of the ethos of the service. The Registered Manager updates the Statement of Purpose and shares the aims and objectives with, staff parents and young people. The team deliver good care with passion and determination. They know the strengths and weaknesses of the service and continually assess them in the development plan.

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Information about this children's home

This home is run by a local authority. It is registered to provide care and accommodation to four young people with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

17/03/2015 CH - 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

In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating – (a) the quality of care provided for children; (b) the feedback and opinions of children about the children’s home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it; and (c) any actions that the registered person considers necessary in order to improve or maintain the quality of care provided for children. (Regulation 45 (2)) 31/03/2016

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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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