Children's home run by Shropshire Council

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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home was last inspected in November 2015.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, there have been no admissions or discharges in the home. Young people are settled. They benefit from stable placements. Staff continue to provide good quality care in a nurturing and homely environment. The young people’s admission and discharge log does not hold current up-to-date information.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to enjoy living at the home. They experience a variety of activities that promote their social skills. As a result, they make friends and form healthy relationships. A young person said, ‘Activities are really good, I have made friends.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff keep young people safe and young people report feeling safe. A young person said, ‘I feel safe here; there is no bullying; we don’t need to make any complaints.’ Bedroom door alarms protect young people from harm. However, there is no written consent to demonstrate the agreement to the use of the measure.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, staff have been recruited. The records do not demonstrate that gaps in employment are explored. Although the manager confirmed she discussed the reason for gaps during the interview, no record was in place to confirm this. This does not guarantee staff are safe to work with young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people have better relationships with their family because contact arrangements improve. This has also helped young people to improve their life skills. For example, public transport is encouraged and actively used by some young people that visit their family. This enhances confidence and maturity.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager is changing the way the independent visitor records and reports during their visit. This will assist the manager in gaining more details about the strengths and weaknesses of the service.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are in good health. Staff are proactive and supports them to access routine health appointments. Young people benefit from nutritious healthy meals and activities that promote their physical fitness. This keeps young people fit and well.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home continues to improve the quality of care. The manager continues to consult with and implement the views and wishes from young people, into the home development plan. This improves and shapes the future of the home.

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Information about this children's home

The home is one of three children's homes provided by a local authority. The home is registered to provide care for five young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/03/2015 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

The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if the child's placing authority consents in writing to the monitoring or surveillance. (Regulation 24(1)(b)) 31/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children's safety and ensure full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32(3)(d)) 31/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must keep in relation to a children's home the records in Schedule 4 and ensure that the records are kept up to date and retain the records for at least 15 years from the date of the last entry. (Regulation 37(2)(a-c)) 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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