Children's Home run by Flying Spur Limited in Norfolk

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

At the previous inspection, requirements were made in relation to risk assessments and training. The risk assessments used in the home have been reviewed to make them more relevant and effective in providing guidance for staff on how to reduce risks for young people. Some staff have had training in subjects such as anti- bullying and on-line protection for children. They have either cascaded this information to their colleagues or provided resources for them to use. This helps to ensure that staff are prepared and knowledgeable in the general areas they need to be in order to provide safe and appropriate care for young people. However, a young person has recently moved into the home with some specific needs and only one part-time member of staff has had training in this area. This will limit the effective and individual care that can be provided.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has resigned their post and a new manager has been in post for two weeks. She is in the process of completing an application to be registered. There has been a comprehensive handover between the two managers. This will help to ensure consistency for young people. Both the old and new manager have chased other agencies to help ensure that young people get the services they need. There are good working relationships with other agencies such as the local police. Managers monitor the care and progress of young people. There is a comprehensive system of planning and reviewing key working, which includes regular and on-going monitoring. This feeds into individual and regularly reviewed personal development plans for young people, so that there is clarity over what keyworkers and staff need to do to provide good quality care. There is an independent visitor who makes monthly monitoring visits to the home. The reports

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

on these visits do not provide sufficient information for the independent person to form a view on how well young people are safeguarded and their well-being promoted. Consequently, this element of monitoring is not as effective as it could be.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection two young people have left the home. One left at very short notice for reasons outside of the home’s control. Staff provided as much support and help for the young person as they could, so that the impact of the move was minimised to some degree. The other young person’s move was planned. They got to meet the manager of the place they moved to, then visited it with staff from this home. Staff did some work to prepare the young person for the move. This all helps young people to move in a positive and reassured way.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two new young people have moved into the home, one very recently. He said that the move was fine and he understands why he has moved to this home. He was particularly pleased that with staff encouragement he has stopped smoking cigarettes since moving to the home and is reducing the use of an e-cigarette. He does continue to use drugs, but there are measures in place to address this. He said that he has started to take part in some activities such as swimming and going to the gym. He said he gets on with staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff rarely use physical interventions with young people. They try to use alternative strategies to avoid this. When they do use physical interventions they end them as soon as they can. However, the records of these do not include an evaluation of their effectiveness, or records of de-briefs with staff and young people. Furthermore, the records of sanctions do not all include an assessment of the effectiveness of the measure. Instead this is done at set intervals. This prevents a swift review and any change needed of any ineffective measures. It is important that staff and young people are spoken to after physical interventions, so that they can consider if any alternatives would have prevented the need for the action. It also provides young people with an opportunity to raise any concerns.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are consulted over things such as the activities they wish to do and the meals thy have. One young person made a suggestion about his bedtime routine which was subsequently changed. A member of staff said this had proved successful and the young person ‘was right’. This shows that young people’s wishes are taken seriously.

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Information about this children's home

This children's home provides care and accommodation for up to six young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. It is privately owned by an individual.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

16/02/2015 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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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees undertake appropriate continuing professional development. This relates in particular to ensuring that staff are trained in the areas they need to meet children’s individual needs. (Regulation 33(4(a)) 30/04/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes all of the information required under this regulation. This relates in particular to ensuring that records include an evaluation of the effectiveness of any consequences of the use of the measure. Further, that the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so, has spoken to the user about the measure; and has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35(3)(a)(b)(c)) 31/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that the independent person produces a report following their visit which sets out, in particular, the independent person's opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded and the conduct of the home promotes children's well-being. (Regulation 44(4)) 30/04/2016

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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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