Children's Home run by PIC Children’s Services in St Helens

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 sustained effectiveness . The young person benefitted from attending education, unfortunately that education placement broke down. The organisation provided tutorial support until the next placement could be found. It is the second day at this new course so attendance and attainment cannot be measured, but the young person says she likes it very much and is getting on well with the other students.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person placed was also living in this home at the time of the full inspection. There have been some changes such as an increase in the number of times they have been missing but the length of time spent away from the home has reduced. This presents further challenges in keeping the young person safe. She has been made fully aware of concerns for her welfare and the dangers that she may face when missing from the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff and managers challenge each other and outside agencies in order to promote young people’s safety and wellbeing. All major concerns are escalated effectively and a multi-agency strategy is in place to ensure any further concerns are addressed promptly. The young person says she likes living in the home and is aware of future actions that may have to be taken in order to ensure that she is protected. Risk assessments are good and include specific actions staff should take if the young person be missing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have done lots of work with her regarding all aspects of her health and welfare. Other services have visited the home in order to address any issues for example; regarding the misuse of substances which has proved positive and there is less evidence of these behaviours. Another positive outcome is that the young person has agreed to speak with a smoking cessation service to support her to give up smoking.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the time of the full inspection the young person is given credit for her mobile phone so that independent advocacy can be accessed if needed. Independent visit reports for the home have improved and offer a more evaluative picture of the service, this is in its infancy but staff say that they have found the most recent report a valuable management tool. The development plan for the home is currently being reviewed to ensure that it is ready to be sent to Ofsted within the 6 month period. The organisation is in the process of installing a computer with internet access to further support young people’s learning.

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Information about this children's home

 The home is registered for one child in the category of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).The home is privately owned and there are a number of other similar homes in the area, also registered with Ofsted

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/02/2015 CH - Interim sustained 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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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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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