Children's Home run by Lioncare Ltd Operating as The Lioncare Group in Brighton and Hove

The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

children and young people since the most recent full inspection. This home was judged good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has sustained effectiveness . Effective implementation of the two recommendations made at the previous inspection means that pre-employment checks and procedures are clear and effective. In addition, mandatory reporting duties for female genital mutilation are included in the home’s safeguarding policy, and understood by staff. The registered manager leads this home with commitment and dedication, achieving high standards of care for young people. She has recently completed a specialist masters qualification in adolescents and psychodynamic observational approach. The staff team is motivated. They enjoy their work and understand the young people that they work with. One member of staff said, ‘It’s a very caring staff team and there are strong relationships between staff and young people. We put

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boundaries in place, care for them, talk to them, challenge them and do activities with them.’ Observation throughout the inspection was of warm, respectful and trusted relationships between young people and staff, focused upon meeting young people’s needs. Staff are well trained and supported. Recently introduced medication training means that staff have up-to-date knowledge in the administration and safe storage of medication. Staff speak highly of the training that they receive and demonstrate working knowledge of their learning. All young people are making good progress. They are engaged in suitable education, training or employment. They receive the health services that they need. They undertake activities that they enjoy. Young people have recently had a holiday in Corfu and climbed Ben Nevis for charity. Staff keep young people safe. Safeguarding processes in the home are effective. There have been no concerns regarding children going missing, child sexual

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

exploitation, radicalisation or offending. Staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of the home’s safeguarding procedures. The manager and staff are champions for young people, ensuring that they receive services that meet their individual needs, and that decisions made are in their best interests. This goes alongside the promotion of independent advocacy. Planning for young people entering and moving on from the home is excellent, resulting in successful moves. A comprehensive independence training programme equips young people for their future. Independence work completed with young people is of a high standard. However, for some young people, life skills training is irregular. This does not promote their ongoing development. In addition, young people often fail to sign their record of independence achievement. This does not promote the ownership of their learning and progress. Organisational review of

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independence training is underway. Maintenance, decoration and furnishing of the home environment are to an excellent standard. Decor reflects young people’s tastes and interests and provides a homely and safe environment.

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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 five children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 18/05/2016 Full Good 15/12/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness 04/06/2015 Full Good

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further, the service should take account of the following recommendations:

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Recommendations

 Ensure that staff help each child to prepare for any moves from the home, particularly in respect of completing life skills training consistently. ('Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards', page 17, paragraph 3.27)  Ensure that children are encouraged by staff to see the home's records as 'living documents', supporting them to view and contribute to the record in a way that reflects their voice on a regular basis, particularly in respect of 'all about me' records. ('Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards', page 58, paragraph 11.19)

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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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