Children's Home run by Anderida Adolescent Care Ltd in East Sussex

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the last 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

At the last inspection carried out in January 2016 two requirements and two recommendations were made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The two requirements related to safeguarding practices, specifically the management of allegations of historic abuse disclosures. Areas identified as having gaps related to the timeliness of reporting, and records to be kept in the event of an allegation of abuse or neglect. The service has responded by ensuring further disclosures have been reported in a timely manner and recorded appropriately. Records contain all the necessary information. There is clear improvement in the monitoring of records with organised audit trails in place.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The two recommendations made have been addressed. Impact risk assessments have been implemented however, due to there being no new admissions since the last inspection their effectiveness cannot be fully judged. These assessments now form part of the referral process and include new and existing young people’s risks and their impact. Training for staff has been provided in relation to meeting individual needs. Staff have recently undertaken training on autism and safeguarding. A three monthly review of staff training in safeguarding is carried out to ensure all staff remain up to date.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been one complaint made since the last inspection that has been well recorded, managed and with good outcomes. Improved organisation of the complaints log makes for easier auditing by the manager and independent visitor. Young people feel confident in raising concerns and allegations due to the trusting relationships they form over time with the staff team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Relationship building is a strength of the service. The staff team are sensitive to individual characters, personalities and challenges and over time young people gain trust in the staff team. Staff took effective action during a recent environmental emergency when following a storm the home was left without power for two days. Very suitable arrangements were made, in accordance with the home’s environmental risk assessment, to ensure the safety of the young people and staff. Young people continue to have good college attendance. During difficult times the staff liaise very closely with individual educational placements to ensure attendance levels return to or remain good.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home’s registered manager has moved to manage another of the organisation’s homes. The new manager, with many years’ experience of the company and previously the deputy manager has taken on the role. His application to register is currently being processed by Ofsted. He has already instigated some changes; such as undertaking an impact study of the Regulation 45 process and introducing monthly support plans that have short and long term goals for individual young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to manage risk of sexual exploitation and missing incidents well. They liaise well with other agencies such as the local authority child sexual exploitation team and local police. This ensures young people are protected and are safe when out in the community or using social media.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home’s updated statement of purpose reflects the practices in the home. Staff work in accordance with the therapeutic model and have extended this by training in non-violent resistance techniques to manage challenging behaviours. Results of this newly introduced technique have been positive with no physical interventions being carried out since the last inspection. What does the children's home need to do to improve? 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. None

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Information about this children's home

This section should outline: This is a privately owned home. It is registered to accommodate two young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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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