Children's Home run by 2nd Nurture Limited in St Helens

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

The young person placed in the home was not available during the inspection as she was attending college and then going straight to her boyfriend’s home until late in the evening. The young person continues to make good progress as a result of living in the home. Staff say they have extremely strong relationships with her and that she has responded well to one to one support. The staff team is small, consistent communication ensures that they have an excellent understanding of the young person’s needs, and she understands what is expected of her. She has progressed in many areas of her life, including forming relationships with peers in the community. She attends a local specialist education provision where she is studying hair and beauty alongside functional skills. Staff regularly attend the provision to support her and work through any issues she may be having with her course, friendships or tutors. She has applied for a full time beauty course at the

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local college for the next academic year. Since the last inspection, the young person has continued to develop her relationships with staff, her peers and boyfriend. Staff support her to work through any issues in her relationships and to understand the impact she has on others people. Staff help her with strategies to manage family relationships and she is incredibly responsible when her mother requires her help and support. The young person is consulted on all aspects of her care and has a comprehensive understanding of her rights. She will confidently contact her social worker, or attend the local children’s services offices if she feels she requires a better service or greater input. Staff are supporting her to do this in an appropriate manner. The young person’s pathway plan has recently been devised with her input, and the Registered Manager is formulating a ‘formal skills for adulthood’ programme with

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her. Staff are confident in processes to follow should they be worried or concerned for the young person’s safety or welfare. Risk assessments are proactive and clear in how both the young person and staff will be kept safe when lone working. Staff say recent training in de-escalation has helped them understand how their reactions can inflame or calm a situation. They feel well skilled in conflict resolution and behaviour management as a result. There have been no incidents requiring referral to partner agencies, and the young person is always home at agreed times. There has been no need for the use of restraint and sanctions are rarely used. The young person has the opportunity to talk through any measures imposed and her comments are recorded and acted upon. There have been no complaints since the last inspection, and the process for managing these is sound. Since the last inspection the Registered Manager and staff team have continued to

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evaluate the quality of service provided for the young person. The high quality reports in relation to Regulation 44 provide robust challenge and in addition to managers monitoring inform the home’s development plan. The Registered Managers within the organisation have maintained their knowledge of the sector and how they can continually improve the home through attending sessions organised by a national charity. They ensure their practice is reflective of regulations and the quality standards. The home regularly gains the views of the young person and partner agencies to develop the service further. There were no requirements or recommendations set at the last inspection, and none raised as a result of this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This privately-owned home is registered to accommodate one young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties or learning difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

11/02/2015 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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