Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in North Yorkshire

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

The home has demonstrated its capacity to improve by meeting the requirement and recommendation raised at the last inspection. As a result, young people benefit from much improved care planning which they are fully involved in writing. This has made care records more living documents, allowing young people to actively share their wishes and feelings and have a clear understanding of what the plans are for their futures. This makes them feel more included, enhancing their sense of security and belonging. One young person wrote at the end of his care plan, ‘I like this’. There have been no new admissions nor young people leaving the home since the last inspection. This consistency allows all young people to settle and build positive relationships with their peers. They all have appropriate education provision where they are making suitable progress in line with their abilities. Some young people have clear ambitions for their future employment and know the steps they need to

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

take to achieve this. For example, one young person hopes to be a lorry driver and another to work with horses. The quality of care remains of a high standard. Enthusiastic and nurturing staff members are committed to providing young people with the best opportunities and new life experiences. As a result young people build close, trusting relationships with staff. Their improved sense of self empowers them to engage in a range of positive activities that build social and life skills. For example, playing sports, visiting a national football stadium or work experience in a local riding stables. These experiences build self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. A young person said, ‘I am very happy here. They listen to me all the time and all the staff are great, especially (Name)’. The introduction of new personal daily diaries show every young person exactly what their journey in the home has been like. Some young people are happy for

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

the staff to make all of the entries, others like to add photographs of them involved in new activities, or just spending time in the home. The resultant feelings of inclusion and positive well-being enrich young people’s care and life experiences now and will benefit them in their future adult lives. A young person said, ‘I think my behaviour has really improved since I’ve been here. I still sometimes kick off but I’ve learnt different ways of managing my temper. I’m really proud of that.’ There has been a slight increase in the number of missing episodes since the last inspection. These have primarily involved one young person. However, the home’s proactive and decisive actions, in partnership with specialist agencies and police officers, have provided effective safeguards. For example, issuing abduction notices. In addition, the well trained staff team fully understand the risks associated with child sexual exploitation and how to support young people who

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

may have been subject to this. This provides further protection for young people. A staff member said, ‘Children are safe here because we adapt. If a child goes missing we go out looking for them, ring round friends. You can tell they’re making progress.’ There have been isolated incidents of aggression between young people. These are well-managed, with all concerned provided with the opportunity to discuss the incident and learn from the experience. There have not been any bullying episodes. A young person said, ‘I feel safe here and I get on well with the other boys in the house. They can kick off as well but it’s like brothers do.’ Young people learn the benefits of behaving appropriately as a result of the good use of positive and negative consequences. The majority of the young people care about, take pride in, and respect their home. One young person is still learning appropriate ways of expressing his anger and frustration without damaging

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property. However, it is evident that his behaviour has significantly improved as he matures and recognises that the staff team will not give up on him. A staff member said, ‘At one point he was damaging everything he could get his hands on. He can take himself away now, when before he couldn’t.’ For the most part, young people behave appropriately and respond well to the sensitive and clear boundaries within the home. On occasion physical intervention is necessary to prevent injury and the well trained staff intervene appropriately. The very good recording of such incidents, including the judicious use of body maps and feelings emoticons, allow young people to express their views clearly afterwards. This empowers them to learn from the incident and maintain positive relationships with staff members. A young person said, ‘The only thing I would want to change about here is moving it closer to (Name of home town).’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There were no breaches of legislation identified at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

A private company operates this children’s home. It provides care and accommodation for up to four young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

16/03/2015 Interim Sustained 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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