Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Halton

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the last 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 in addressing the one requirement and one recommendation made at the full inspection in December 2015. The Registered Manager has revisited behaviour management practice, which has meant a reduction in the number of negative consequences being used. There is more of a nurturing approach, with the emphasis on rewards and praise. As a result, progress has been made in relation to young people’s behaviour and their levels of anger. This has led to a more settled environment.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff use planned key work sessions to educate young people around the risks of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and internet safety to improve their safety and well- being. For example, they have used a workbook called ‘when is a friend not a friend?’ to raise a young person’s awareness around relationships. Staff continue to work with the police, social workers and parents in order to help keep them safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people who have missed significant amounts of school prior to their admission to the home are actively supported to re-engage in their education. Both young people attend mainstream school, but their progress and achievements are mixed. For example, one young person is struggling with their engagement and participation in lessons, resulting in limited progress. The manager is working with the educational professionals, placing social worker and the virtual head to improve this. Another young person remains very settled in school; she was involved in a dance show recently as part of her BTEC performing arts. She also received a letter from school in recognition of outstanding attendance. This helps to improve their self-esteem and aspirations for the future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to experience a stable placement, consistency in care and support that benefits their emotional and physical well-being. Concerns regarding young people’s recent weight gain is being sensitively supported by staff. They have undertaken one-to-one sessions on healthy eating and consulted with one young person’s doctor to ensure there are no underlying health concerns.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both young people continue to attend the Cadets every week. They have also recently started music lessons, one young person is learning to play the guitar and the other the piano. Although it is early days, staff said they are enjoying this and are practicing between lessons. Staff are also encouraging young people to be more active, one young person has an appointment for her induction at a local gym. These activities help to improve their social interactions, skills and self- confidence.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Good levels of supervision, detailed risk assessments and regular health and safety checks ensure young people live in a safe and secure environment. There have been no complaints or safeguarding concerns since the last inspection. Furthermore, there has only been one missing from care incident; staff took all the necessary steps to ensure the young person’s prompt return. Following the last visit staff have undertaken training in radicalisation to ensure they are up-to-date with current guidance and practice.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Independent monitoring provides good oversight into practice and the quality of care. The manager takes appropriate action to address any shortfalls identified as a result of these visits. However, the manager is unable to demonstrate that her own monitoring is effective because no records are available, this includes a copy of the quality care review undertaken in the last six months. This means the manager is unable to show how any plans for improvements are being prioritised and moved forward.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two young people with emotional and or behavioural difficulties. It is operated by a large national private provider.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

06/03/2015 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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Review of quality of care

(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").

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Review of quality of care

(4) supply to HMCI a copy of the quality care review report within 28 days of the date on which the quality of care review is completed. 31/05/2016

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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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