Children's Home run by Reflexion Care Group Limited in Shropshire

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

One requirement was made at the home’s full inspection. This has been promptly met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are making excellent progress because they are living in a home which is well managed and organised. The registered manager is an effective leader. She focuses on ensuring the needs of the young people are met and the on-going development of the service is paramount. She manages a stable staff team who are clear of their roles and responsibilities. They ensure the safety and well-being of young people at all times.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s emotional well-being is constantly promoted. They develop good self-awareness and relationships with others. One young person described how his peers have been supporting and helping him since breaking his leg. New experiences and possibilities are encouraged. Mistakes and new situations are seen as safe learning opportunities. Positive relationships between staff and young people enable healthy discussions to take place on a regular basis. Reflective practice is used after all key incidents such as missing from care and physical interventions. This results in a significant decrease of incidents for all young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people experience positive achievements and are proud of their successes. Staff have high expectations and celebrate all progress. Young people’s attendance at school is excellent. Their engagement in school activities and trips encouraged. Academic progress is excellent with one young person ‘gifted and talented’ in English and another young person taking specially sourced Italian lessons.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are socially active. They attend after school clubs, participate in activities and hobbies and plan holidays. Staff support them in their interests. One young person proudly showed me his new pet rabbit. He was knowledgeable with regards to its needs and was taking responsibility for its well-being and care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and staff team are very experienced and skilled at working in partnership with families, other agencies and individuals. Where necessary the registered manager gives robust challenge to local authorities to ensure the needs of young people are addressed quickly. For example, ensuring a return interview took place after a young person had been missing from the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is welcoming and homely. Significant time and energy has been put into maintenance, refurbishment and decoration. The young people feel relaxed and comfortable in the environment. Their views and opinions influence its development and operation. They are proud of the home, praise the staff team and feel it is an ‘excellent’ service.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager monitors the operation of the home on a regular basis. She effectively uses the organisation’s quality assurance processes to enhance her overview. These processes inform a clear and effective development plan which identifies monthly targets. An independent reviewing officer stated: Progress of the young person since moving to this home continues to be excellent. He has made huge strides educational, socially and physically. The staff team provide an effective wrap around service and have always delivered what they have promised.’

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Information about this children's home

This home is operated by a private company. Care and accommodation are provided for up to three young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and may also have learning disabilities. The company has its own school for children not attending mainstream education and also has its own therapy team.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

03/03/2015 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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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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Information about this inspection

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