Setting SC033629

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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

Outcomes for young people are generally good with the majority continuing to make progress since the last inspection. However, this is not the case for all young people. In a small number of cases young people have not made progress, particularly in relation to planning for the future and whether they return home or continue to be looked after. Staff have made numerous attempts to liaise effectively with the responsible social workers as well as other professionals. They have endeavoured to advocate for the young people in their care but their attempts have not always proved successful. This means that, in some cases, care plans are not fully up to date and regularly reviewed. The opportunities for some young people to return home to live are not robustly explored.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

However, relationships between staff and all young people remain positive and are based on mutual respect. Young people feel listened to. They are fully consulted about changes affecting the home and in relation to new young people who may be admitted. Staff liaise effectively with education providers, employers and training agencies to ensure young people are given the opportunities they deserve to progress and to achieve their maximum potential. One member of staff said, ‘We have one child that’s predicted to get good GCSE results. We have daily contact with the school and we encourage the young person to have aspirations for the future. We’ve seen them blossom in the time they’ve been with us.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The individual health care needs of young people are met. Each one has a health care plan in place that records what their individual healthcare needs are and how they will be met. They are fully supported to attend all appointments. Additionally, young people are encouraged to take responsibility for arranging their own appointments. This helps them to learn daily living skills and promotes their independence.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of leisure pursuits and to follow their own hobbies and interests. Some enjoy attending after school clubs and others enjoy spending time with friends. All young people have spent time helping to plan colour schemes and choose furniture for a move into a new home in the near future. This has occupied a lot of their time and created great excitement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Keeping young people safe remains a paramount concern for all staff. The home has excellent working relationships with the local police and community support officers. Friction and tension between young people rarely causes significant incidents. As a result, notifications to Ofsted are seldom necessary. The parent of one young person said, ‘The staff have been very supportive to me and my family and I think they are all marvellous. My child has made excellent progress in all areas.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monitoring systems continue to be reviewed. The systems are now more robust in identifying and addressing any concerns raised. This includes an audit of case files by senior managers to ensure all documentation reflects current circumstances, gaps are identified and staff are held to account for their actions.

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Information about this children's home

The home is run by Newcastle City Council and provides care and accommodation for up to 6 children and young people with emotional/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 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

14: In order to meet the care planning standard, with particular reference to ensuring that all children and young people receive effectively planned care in the children's home and that their care is managed and reviewed to ensure their placement remains suitable, the registered provider must ensure that children and young people;

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Requirement Due date

(1)(a) receive effectively planned care in or through the children's home

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Requirement Due date

(1)(b)(ii) manage and review the placement of each child in the home. 29/01/2016

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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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