Children's home run by Elizabeth Marland Children’s Respite Care Limited in Trafford

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

There has been a positive response to address the two requirements and three recommendations made at the full inspection in October 2015. The employment history and references for regular sessional workers such as, the music group facilitators, are now in place. This ensures they are suitable to work with vulnerable children and young people. The second requirement to ensure the quality of care review includes the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff has not yet been addressed. The Registered Manager has not yet completed her bi-annual review, therefore this requirement is repeated.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has identified areas of development and training for all staff, and has implemented a training plan for the next twelve months. This includes updating and refreshing their safeguarding skills and knowledge. In addition, the manager has approached the independent visitor for one young person to ask them to attend a team meeting. This will help staff to understand the importance of the role of an independent visitor in the lives of children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff recording of how children and young people participate in activities and the impact of the same, is now being fully evaluated. The manager and senior staff review activities regularly to ensure they continue to benefit the children and young people. They continue to enjoy a wide range of positive experiences that provide them with the opportunity to develop their social interactions and personal development. For example, one young person has very recently achieved further success in her dance exams.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Most children and young people have lived at the home for a number of years. Transitions into the home are well planned, for example a young person who has recently moved in has previously spent time in the home for short breaks. This has helped to develop trusting relationships between them and the staff. A young person is being prepared for her gradual transition to foster care; staff have facilitated planned introductions and visits to ensure continuity of care is maintained. All children and young people are in full time education and attend regularly. Staff maintain regular contact with education providers, and in the case of one young person provide additional support each day in the classroom. They continue to make notable progress in their learning and development. For example, two young people recently attended an awards ceremony in recognition of their educational achievements. This helps to increase their confidence in their own abilities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the time of the last inspection, the manager was making changes in the structure and layout of care plans. This work is on-going, as the manager continues to revise plans to ensure all information is captured between the active files and centrally stored information.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people continue to receive high quality care provided by highly qualified and trained staff. A number of the experienced staff are currently undertaking a senior practitioner course, the manager has applied for a further two places for this year’s intake. This will enhance their knowledge and understanding of leadership, coaching and mentoring.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Risks associated with vulnerable and disabled children and young people are understood by staff. Individual young people are protected from harm through good levels of supervision and risk assessments. One young person seeks lots of reassurance from staff through touch and especially likes to be tickled. The manager recognises staff would benefit from further guidance in relation to this practice; thus ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people at all times.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The monitoring of the quality of care within the home is routinely undertaken by an independent person each month. Ofsted receive copies of the visitor’s reports; this provides a good overview of the home between inspections.

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Information about this children's home

The children's home is privately owned and provides care for up to eight children with physical and learning disabilities and health needs. Some children live in the home, others have short breaks. The home is also registered with the Care Quality Commission.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

25/02/2015 CH - Interim improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

18/10/2013 CH - Interim Inadequate Progress

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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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(3) After completing a quality of care review, the registered person must produce a written report about the quality of care review and the actions which the registered person intends to take as a result of the quality of care review (“the quality of care review report”). (5) The system must provide for ascertaining and considering the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff. 02/05/2016

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 Staff should continually and actively assess the risks to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. Where there are safeguarding concerns for a child, their placement plan, agreed between the home and their placing authority, must include details of the steps the home will take to manage any assessed risks on a day to day basis.(The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 42 paragraph 9.5)

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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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