Children's home run by Surrey County Council

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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

The home continues to offer young people an outstanding level of care, support and guidance. The strength of relationships between young people and the adults who care for them is the bedrock of practice. As a result young people remain settled and make significant progress in improving their levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The one requirement and recommendation relating to the previous inspection have been addressed. The home is amidst a programme of refurbishment. This includes renovating windows, installing new bathrooms and redecorating the environment. Builders have been on site for several weeks with all improvements set for completion before the Christmas holidays. The storage and administration of medication has improved. Where any shortfalls occur immediate actions rectify the issue, provide additional training and increase vigilance.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from a home run by a vibrant and highly motivated management team who are ambitious to learn and improve at every opportunity. Their dedication to provide continually high standards of individualised care is matched only by their desire to innovate. For example monitoring procedures being linked with the new regulations and quality standards. In particular the routine assessment of progress made by each young person. Such an approach highlights an excellent appreciation of current legislation and what this means in practice.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people say they feel safe within an environment where their well-being is of paramount concern. Staff know young people extremely well and are swift in recognising changes in their behaviour, attitudes or mood. There have been no episodes of running away from care and very few incidents where staff have needed to use physical restraint. In rare instances young people have placed themselves at risk when using social media. A robust response to concerns includes liaising closely with partner agencies such as schools and the police to put in place protective strategies. This ensures a sensitive and cohesive approach that assists young people to stay safe, recognise their own vulnerabilities and learn about the risk of exploitation. All young people maintain high levels of attendance in education with a number doing exceptionally well in their learning and development. Progress is recognised through them receiving achievement awards from schools and the care council.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people who received awards last year, but who did not feel confident enough to go on stage and collect them, have grown considerably in confidence and were able to do so this time.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A stable team of experienced, motivated and committed staff ensure young people have their specific and complex needs met to the highest standards. Their energy and focus allows young people continued opportunities to explore their own surroundings and be a part of the local community. For example young people were encouraged to learn a musical instrument and subsequently join an orchestra. This culminated in them taking part when the orchestra played at a prestigious concert venue. Young people say staff are, ‘lovely…and care so much about us’. Interactions are warm and natural which helps to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

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Information about this children's home

This home is owned and managed by a local authority. It provides care and accommodation for up to five children and young people who may have emotional or behavioural disorders.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

30/03/2015 CH - 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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