Children's home run by Bright Futures Care Limited in Bolton

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

The one requirement made at the full inspection in January 2016 has been met. The manager’s monitoring of the physical intervention records is more rigorous. This enables him to identify any patterns or trends, and make changes to the behaviour management plans if necessary. In addition, there is further scrutiny of the records by the independent visitor, which promotes the welfare and safety of all children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

High staffing levels enable staff to provide one-to-one supervision for all children and young people. Consequently, they are able to monitor the children and young people closely when they are using their iPads. This contributes to their security and well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people continue to benefit from the stability of placement. Since the last inspection, one young person has moved to another home within the organisation. The move was in line with his wishes, and the transitional work helped to promote a positive ending for him.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, a new manager has started working at the home, and they have recently registered with Ofsted. He was previously the deputy manager so he knows the children and young people very well. He is suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated in delivering the best care possible.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Excellent partnership working supports the young people’s progress and helps to improve their experiences. The home works closely with a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and parents to ensure that they effectively meet the needs of the children and young people. For instance, they have consulted with the occupational therapist as they want to create a sensory lounge that will benefit the children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people continue to thrive in a nurturing and child-centred environment. They enjoy good attendance at school and benefit from the extra- curricular activities, such as the holiday club. Staff have recently introduced a small number of picture symbols to one young person. Although still in its infancy, this is helping him to choose what snacks he would like to eat.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A wide range of social and recreational opportunities are available, which children and young people enjoy. For example, supporting their favourite rugby team, visiting the pleasure beach and going on holiday. Staff have also arranged a trip away, so that one of the boys can visit his grandmother. This enables him to sustain important attachments.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, staff have received training regarding epilepsy and medication management. This ensures that they are skilled in meeting the needs of children and young people with complex needs. Although staff receive regular supervision, records show that senior staff are completing these sessions without having an appropriate qualification or experience. That said, this is not having a negative impact on the quality of care that children and young people receive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The new manager has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home. He is using monitoring activity effectively to continue to improve practice in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to four children and young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities or sensory impairment. It is owned by a private provider.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

12/3/2015 CH – Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation:

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Recommendations

 Ensure that staff receive good quality supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional, to allow them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children assigned to their care (The Guide to the Quality Care Standards, page 61, paragraph 13.2).

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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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