Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Tameside

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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 benefit from care and support from staff who are committed to meeting their individual needs. Young people are actively involved and well supported to participate in and influence decisions affecting their lives. A wide range of interactive materials have been sourced to assist them in developing independence skills and how to keep safe in the community. The extensive work staff do means that young people are taking ownership of their lives, planning positively and safely for adulthood. This approach runs consistently throughout the home and young people are making substantial progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

New admissions are fully supported to integrate into the home. Staff have matched young people well and fully considered the impact on the young people who live in the home. They devise plans in collaboration with placing authorities to ensure that young people are well supported in the home and prepared for their transitions. This collective approach has resulted in young people settling quickly into the home. A young person commented: ‘I love my home and all the staff are nice.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to promote young people’s physical health and well-being. They are aware of young people’s individual health needs, which are clearly recorded within their care plans. They support and facilitate young people’s attendance at all their routine and specialist appointments such as children and family mental health services (CAMHS). As such young people continue to benefit from sustained physical and emotional health. Staff use positive praise and rewards to help young people reach their goals. This strategy has proved effective for young people who previously had difficulties attending education and are now engaging and gaining certificates for their efforts. Staff work closely with tutors and teaching staff to ensure that young people receive the correct level of education for their individual needs. Others have secured college placements and are planning their long term careers. Staff have assisted in reducing young people’s high levels of risk-taking behaviour

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

such as going missing and self-harmful behaviour. They teach young people how to keep safe and to make positive choices. There have been three incidents since the last inspection when young people went missing from the home. Staff acted promptly, searching the local area before reporting the absence to the police and safeguarding agencies. Staff utilise these links and share good information in relation to young people’s risks to promote a multi-agency approach in helping young people manage their behaviour and vulnerabilities. A social worker commented: ‘I am very impressed with staff for their approach to supporting the local authority in getting X back to the home and to the routine and care staff afford.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager continues to regularly monitor young people’s progress and development, which enables her to identify any developing patterns or trends. Any areas of concern she identifies are quickly addressed. All significant events concerning the welfare of young people are reported to the appropriate authorities. However, there has recently been some delay in the home notifying the relevant people. The manager needs to ensure that arrangements are in place so that all serious events are notified within required timescales.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team remains stable and the manager ensures that they are well trained to meet the needs of the young people. Good arrangements are in place for the regular supervision and support of staff. All staff are up to date with mandatory training requirements, including child protection, child sexual exploitation and self- harm. Staff know the young people well and information is shared to promote consistent care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The managers and staff continue to work effectively with agencies such as child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and placing authorities. This collaborative approach ensures that young people receive the right level of support to address their emotional and physical health needs, such as self-harmful behaviour. A social worker commented: ‘Staff work together and I’m given regular updates about young people’s behaviour, progress and achievements.’

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Information about this children's home

This children's home is registered to provide care and accommodation for five young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is privately owned.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

10/03/2015 CH - Interim improved 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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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  The registered person should have a system in place so that all serious events are notified, within 24 hours, to the appropriate people. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 63, paragraph 14.13)

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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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