Children's Home run by Roundhouse Care in Staffordshire

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection in January 2016, the registered manager has addressed all of the requirements. As a result of this inspection, one requirement has been made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has delivered child protection training to staff. They are now familiar and up to date with current legislation, including the home’s child protection policy and procedures, and have a better understanding of how to protect children and young people. There have been no safeguarding issues or referrals since the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the manager has not taken any short-break placements, and will not offer this option in the future. This means that the service will continue to provide care in line with the statement of purpose.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have now received on-line training in autism. This provides staff with additional knowledge to enhance the good-quality care that they already provide to children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been one placement move since the last inspection. The manager and the staff co-ordinated the move extremely well, by working in close partnership with all. This enabled a smooth and successful transition to foster care in line with the care plan.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are extremely aware of the individual needs of children and young people. They continually engage with them and find innovative ways to ensure that their views are captured and understood. For example, each house meeting is planned in advance. Staff use pictures in readiness for the agenda. This helps children and young people to give their opinion and view. As a result, they contribute and make informed choices about menus, activities and contact with friends and how they feel.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people continue to have good positive relationships with staff and peers. Contact with those who are important to them takes place on a regular basis. This strengthens bonds and relationships. Children and young people are fit and healthy. Their physical, emotional and psychological well-being are continually assessed and promoted by skilled and knowledgeable staff. As a result, children and young people thrive. Children and young people know how to behave and respect staff and each other. As a result, children and young people do not go missing, engage in anti-social behaviour or require physical intervention.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people continue to do well. School attendance is good. The deputy manager said, ‘There has been a massive improvement in attendance from their start point. Social relationships in school have improved.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager monitors the home and gathers independent views from others. Reports are sent to Ofsted in line with regulation. The children’s register does not hold all information required under regulation. The statutory provision for each child or young person has not been recorded. This means that records are not kept up to date.

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Information about this children's home

This home, which is operated by a private provider, is registered to provide care and accommodation for three children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

07/05/2014 CH - Interim Improved effectiveness

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person 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 must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must maintain in the home the records in Schedule 4 and ensure that the records are kept up to date (Regulation 37(2)((a)(b)) Schedule 4(1)(f). 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 that 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 whom 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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