Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

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

The home has a new manager, who is in process of applying to be the Registered Manager. She is the manager of three solo occupancy homes. She is due to enrol on a leadership and management qualification to comply with regulation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since taking up the post she has strengthened the first line manager role in this home. This means she has an effective deputy in the home when she is not based there. She has taken the time to review practice in the home and looked at the strengths in the team and areas for improvement. This has been further supported by regular supervision of individual staff members. The manager has ensured each member of the team have been appraised and is currently gathering feedback from professionals and the young person in preparation for this year’s appraisals.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Improvements to the young person’s paperwork has streamlined files and ensured that the individual risk management plans are clear and up to date. Risk management strategies are clearly identified, and support staff to work effectively with the young person. The manager now regularly reviews the completed document to ensure the agreed strategies reflect the young person’s care plan.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person has remained in placement since the last inspection. Following the last inspection the young person has had an unsettled period. The manager and staff have remained supportive of, and consistent with the young person, which has provided the young person with a stable, homely environment. As a result of this, coupled with existing good relationships between the young person and the staff team, the young person is now re-engaged in the placement. The young person’s parent commented: ‘I am so relieved he is still there, despite the recent hiccups. The staff are working really hard with him.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the young person has made significant progress with the support of the staff team to develop his independent living skills. He is now shopping and cooking some of his own meals. Although reluctant to continue developing his skills he commented: ‘at first I didn’t want to do it, but now I know I need to learn how to manage things ready for when I move out.’ As a result of his increased independence and maturity family contact has continued to evolve and improve, this has resulted in an increase in the amount of time the young person is spending with his family and has included overnight stays at the family home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team have worked tirelessly to support the young person to go to the dentist, despite his phobia. As a result of the support and positive relationships the young person has been to the dentist and started on a course of treatment which will address his dental issues. The staff speak proudly of this achievement and the positive decision making of the young person.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team talk positively about the change in management style and feel that the new manager has a direct approach, and they feel confident speaking to her. Individual staff members comment: ‘the new manager is direct but approachable, we are all working really well as a staff team to support X.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

In conclusion, the young person has continued to make progress in some areas, particularly in their physical health. The staff team are supporting his attendance in education which, during the unsettled period, declined. However, the manager and staff team are encouraging him to return to education, which he has started to do. The manager is very aware of this concern and is in constant contact with the young person’s school to ensure he has the support he needs. The new manager has started to develop her own style and has a development plan for the home and staff team to secure positive outcomes for the young person.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No shortfalls were identified at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home is privately run and is registered for up to one young person 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

03/03/2015 CH - Interim improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

19/03/2014 CH - Interim Satisfactory Progress

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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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