Children's Home run by Future In Mind Limited in Staffordshire

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

Since the home was last inspected in January 2016, the manager has addressed the requirement and recommendation raised. As a result, of this inspection one requirement has been made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has improved the garden and made it safe. The brambles have been removed. This has opened up a large part of the garden giving safer access for young people to play. The home is well presented with the décor is fresh and welcoming. The home is cared for and pride is taken to ensure it is maintained to a high standard.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection the use of physical intervention has been used. However, a record of physical intervention does not clearly indicate why or how the restraint took place on the kitchen floor. This gap was not picked up when reviewed or investigated further. This does not guarantee young people are safe during physical intervention. Young people do not go missing from home. Staff apply consistent strategies in line with behaviour management plans to support negative outbursts. Visual aids such as target charts help young people to manage their emotions. The manager is introducing a marbles jar. This enables young people to clearly see the progress they are making. When the jar is full they receive a reward.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no admissions or discharges since the last inspection. Staff continue to work closely with a young person who is provided with a solo placement. They are very familiar with his needs. Staff work in partnership with the therapist to deliver the programme of the seven stages of attachment. This helps to move young people through each stage and enhances their development. A recent review of the brain stem map shows progress in development for a young person has improved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection staff have been promoting life skills to enhance independence. A staff member said, ‘He does show willing and does make his own bed and is very proud of his achievements’. More pride is now taken in maintaining good personal hygiene. For example, washing hands before eating and brushing teeth after meals is now becoming a routine. This means young people are taking responsibility for their health. Staff offer a wide range of activities that help to maintain good levels of physical fitness. This keeps the young person fit and well. The young person continues to enjoy school. The staff are working in partnership with schools staff to increase his attendance to full time.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The views and opinions of young people are gained and considered on a daily basis. A key working record captured the feelings of excitement of a young person and read, ‘I made my own bed myself, I was proud, I mean really proud because I did it myself’. This shows staff understand the achievements of young people and record them effectively.

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Information about this children's home

This home is owned by a private company, and provides care and accommodation for up to two young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The service provides a specialist therapeutic programme and staff practice therapeutic techniques under supervision of a qualified therapist.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

05/02/2015 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

The registered person must ensure that within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so ("the authorised person") has signed the record to confirm it is accurate. (Regulation 35(b)(ii)) 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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