Children's home in Stockport

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

Young people continue to enjoy living in this home. One young person commented `It's absolutely class.' Their life experiences improve because they have chance to enjoy holidays to London, where they visit all the sights, including a private tour of the houses of parliament with the MP. Staff nurture young people's interests and promote their favoured hobbies such as cricket and snooker. Consequently, young people's skills improve and this helps develop their confidence and sense of achievement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from a large well-furnished house that offers ample space for privacy. Some areas of the home such as the banister, a toilet flush and kitchen cupboard door were in need of repair. During the inspection these were ratified. Young people are progressing well with their independence skills. They complete jobs around the home such as changing plugs, cooking and putting shelves up. This is helping them learn skills that will assist them in later life.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people who move out of this home benefit from a planned transition. Staff work closely with the young person's new placements to ensure effective sharing of information. They accompany young people on visits before they move and keep in touch with them after they leave. This helps young people to feel valued and makes sure they feel supported rather than abandoned.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A caring staff team welcome young people who move in. They provide all the essentials they need to make sure new residents settle quickly, including clothes and toiletries. Young people immediately receive a personal budget to decorate their room. This promotes their identity and sense of belonging. The young person's guide provides them with all the information they need to understand the daily routines in the home. This reduces young people's anxieties by answering any questions they may have.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to encourage healthy life styles by promoting physical activities such as walking and football. This will benefit young people's physical health now and help them to make positive lifestyle choices in the future. Young people benefit from the in-house psychology service. This provides them with opportunity to share their feelings and gives them the emotional support they need to use positive coping strategies to manage their worries.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have successfully met the education requirement set at last inspection. Young people continue to make good progress with their education. For some young people their attendance has improved. Consistent liaison between home and school ensures effective sharing of information. This provides staff with good understanding of what young people are learning at school so they can provide any help they need at home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This setting has been through some recent staff and management changes. The new manager and new staff are settling into their posts. Despite changes, the manager is sustaining consistency and good standards of care. Staff receive a thorough induction package and good ongoing support. This helps them to feel confident to undertake their role. One member of staff commented `I'm really well supported by the manager and the staff team. I can ask anything anytime.'

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Good management monitoring systems continue to promote effective analysis of young people's progress. This allows the manager to identify strengths and areas for future development. As a result, focused support is in place where necessary to ensure young people achieve. Managers are quick to address any recommendations raised by the external monitoring visitor. This further strengthens management oversight and ensures young people receive consistently good quality care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people feel safe. They enjoy good relationships with staff. One young person commented `Staff have a laugh with you and they are there for you. We are well looked after.' Recently, physical intervention use has reduced. Any interventions used are of a low level and staff always use de-escalation techniques first. Young people going missing is a rare occurrence. Should this situation arise staff are familiar with procedures to keep them safe. They use quick reference guides to ensure they have done everything possible to locate young people quickly. Staff demonstrate good knowledge of safeguarding procedure. They continue to update their knowledge of current issues young people may face such as child sexual exploitation and internet safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No requirements or recommendations were set at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home provides accommodation for up to three children who may have emotional and/ or behaviour difficulties. The home is owned by a private company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

28/01/2015 Interim Improved effectiveness

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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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