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 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

The home was last inspected in February 2016. The registered manager continues to lead the home with a dedicated and passionate staff team. The manager has addressed the requirement made at the last interim inspection. The home is judged to have improved effectiveness, with two requirements and one recommendation being raised.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has replaced the broken cooker hood. The new one does not contain any glass and provides a safer option than the one used previously. This new equipment has enhanced the kitchen and keeps the young person safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Behaviour is managed well. There has only been one incident of physical intervention since the last inspection. However, staff using physical intervention are trained in different techniques. This does not guarantee staff’s practice is consistent with the home’s statement of purpose. This has the potential to place the young person at risk of injury if unsuitably trained staff restrain them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people receive lots of praise and encouragement for positive behaviour. Sanctions are rarely used. There have been two sanctions imposed since the last inspection. The current young person comments in the sanctions log book that he feels sanctions are fair. This helps to promote positive behaviour.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Some presenting behaviour the young person has displayed has ended in staff being assaulted. The manager and staff work hard with the young person and the police to discourage criminalising the young person. Police often come out and speak to the young person to highlight the consequences of physical violence towards others. A recent complaint to the police about the behaviour of the young person was not notified to Ofsted. Consequently, it was not reported as a complaint about someone living at the home. Although there was no direct impact to the young person’s safety, it may hinder action taken by other parties requiring the information. Other complaints received by the manager about the home are excellently dealt with. The manager takes prompt and efficient action to reply to and try and resolve issues. For example, where car parking has become an ongoing issue with neighbours, the manager had suggested alternative parking to staff and visitors.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

He has also consulted with the police and the council to arrange mediation with the neighbour. As a result, conflict is managed to the best of the manager’s ability while trying to maintain neighbourly partnerships.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person continues to have good, positive experiences while living at the home. Since the last inspection he has improved his education attendance to 100%. He also enjoys more time in the community. This has been something in he has struggled with in the past. Staff have been proactive in their approach to support the young person with access to a range of social experiences. For example, he has spent time fishing with friends and visited local airports to see Concorde. These experiences have raised his self-esteem and have reduced some of his anxieties about going out into the community.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff help the young person to develop his independence skills. Progress in simple tasks that have been difficult to engage him with are now being achieved. For example, targets set by the key worker last month are now achieved. For instance, he can use the microware, washing machine and will do washing up without having to question why. These are significant steps of personal achievement for the young person from his start point.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person remains fit and well. Staff ensure that all routine appointments are attended. Medication arrangements are safe. Any changes to medication are done so in partnership with the appropriate health professionals. This ensures that the health needs of the young person continue to be met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff work in excellent partnership with external professionals. Regular updates are provided to the social worker about the care and progress the young person receives. This keeps everyone informed in preparation for him leaving care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person remains safe and cared for. Staff provide two-to-one support that ensures that he is safe. The young person does not go missing from care. When he is out in the community with staff, he chooses to stay close and does not place himself at risk by running off. This shows he feels safe and protected by staff.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is one of three within an independent organisation offering care. They meet the needs of young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. Although the home is registered for two young people, it is currently a single occupancy home to respond to the needs of the young person.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

25/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

30/12/2014 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 within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that a record is made of any complaint, the action taken in response, and the outcome of any investigation (Regulation 39(3)). 19/08/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious (Regulation 40(4)(b)). 19/08/2016

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further, the service should take account of the following recommendation:  Ensure that all staff have been adequately trained in the principles of restraint techniques appropriate to meet the needs of the children the home is set up to care for as defined in the home’s statement of purpose (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 49, paragraph 9.57).

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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 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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