Children's home run by Oldham Children’s Social Care in Oldham

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

The home was judged as requires improvement at the last inspection. No judgement is made at this inspection because there are currently no young people accommodated in the home. The home ceased to accommodate young people in March 2016. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational to accommodate young people until 13 June 2016. Should the home decide to accept placements, they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention to do so. Since the last inspection there have been considerable changes. The home is now occupied by the Adolescent Support Unit (ASU). The ASU’s manager and staff team have moved across to these premises, although currently there are no young people accessing the residential provision. An application to vary the conditions of the current registration is underway and the manager is in the process of submitting her application to become the registered manager of this setting.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

There are no changes to the staff team. All staff are qualified at NVQ level 3 and receive regular target-based and mandatory training. Systems and processes for managing and running the Adolescent Support Unit are transferred to this home. This means that staff can maintain a consistent approach to the care and support that they provide. The Adolescent Support Unit aims to provide residential care and support to young people during weekend respite stays. Throughout the week the team provides outreach support to young people within their family setting, foster placement or residential setting. Young people and their families are provided with a high level of support in order to work on difficulties within their relationships and where possible maintain the family unit. Currently, the service provides outreach support to thirty-five young people and their families. No young people are currently receiving residential care. This is because the home

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

is in the process of a complete renovation. It is anticipated that all works will be complete by 13 June 2016. There are three bedrooms and one emergency bed available in the home. When young people are accommodated, two staff will sleep overnight in the home. Each primary bedroom is decorated in a specific theme. For example, a London room, New York room and Where’s Wally room. The emergency bedroom remains plain in order that each young person can add their own touch during their stay. The decor of the living accommodation is of a high standard. The home is spacious, modern and welcoming with large rear gardens. It is also close to all amenities including schools, GP surgeries, shops and bus and train lines. A new area risk assessment has been completed. This identifies any concerns about the area and is accompanied by suitable risk assessments. Information about what the community has to offer for young people is readily available.

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Information about this children's home

The children's home is maintained by the local authority and is registered for four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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What does the children's home need to do to improve?

There are no requirements or recommendations made at this inspection.

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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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