Children's home run by Back on Track Children’s Services SE LTD in Dover

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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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

This home was judged Good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has Sustained effectiveness.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

At the previous inspection a requirement was made in relation to the handling of medication and a recommendation made in relation to the homes building fire plan. These have been fully addressed.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Fire safety planning has been reviewed and a new, improved building fire plan has been implemented. This plan details all firefighting equipment providing young people, visitors and staff with clear information to help them protect themselves in the event of a fire.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

The manager has reviewed the medication with a pharmacist. This has resulted in robust systems for the handling, storage and administration of medication. In addition, a fact sheet now provided detailing possible side effects of all medication. This enables the staff to understand how appetite, tiredness and mood swings can be influenced and better support young people.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Young people have comprehensive care plans which identify their needs and wishes and how these are being met. Young people contribute to their plans through consultation and work closely with staff to achieve their goals. This shows a meaningful level of engagement. One Social Worker commented, ‘there is great support and dedication from the whole team. He has established good relationships with staff enabling him to feel confident and feel able to discuss any concerns/anxieties’.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Risk assessments continue to be well managed; they are central to, and positively influence, care planning decisions. Effective working relationships with young people helps them to understand and manage risk-taking behaviour, such as going missing or self-harming. Young people who previously demonstrated little insight into their safety have gained increased awareness of risk prevention. Staff and young people work together to analyse when they are more at risk; this helps young people define their own triggers, vulnerabilities and determine the type of help they need. Staff can then provide effective help and support young people to take increasing responsibility for their own safety. As a result, young people have reduced their individual levels of risk from the point which they became resident in the home.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

There have been no complaints made to the home since the last inspection.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Staff have worked tirelessly to promote contact and help young people build bridges with those important to them. In two specific cases young people who had had no contact with their families for several years now enjoy regular contact. This has been as a result of careful work with young people and their families, building relationships through email, telephone calls and ultimately visits. The success of this has had a huge impact on young people, improving stability in placement and their self-confidence. One parent commented, ‘the communication between myself and the home is excellent, they keep me up to date with his progress more or less on a daily basis’.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Specifically focused education and training effectively supports and drives young people’s learning. To meet one young person’s needs the home has commissioned and funded extra home tuition. This young person is benefitting from this one to one education, which has increased his attention span and helped him gain the necessary confidence for re-introduction into full time education.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

In another example, the home has worked closely with the school and has developed a joint behaviour management plan. Agreed strategies and techniques have provided clear and consistent boundaries, in both the school and the home resulting in improved behaviour and learning.

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Information about this children's home

The home is privately owned and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to four children 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

23/10/2014 Interim Declined in 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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Recommendations

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

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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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