Children's home run by Jigsaw (Croydon) Limited

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judge that it has sustained effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There were no requirements or recommendations resulting from the last inspection. There is one requirement resulting from this inspection, referring to the manager’s review of the home. The report was due to be filed on 30 September 2016. The delay has limited the preparation for this inspection and precluded a full management evaluation of the progress of the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers continue to seek new means of improving the home. They are extremely child centred and driven to improve outcomes for young people. This continues to be supported by the regular monthly scrutiny of the independent visitor. Case files indicate a good level of management oversight and challenge. The home remains comfortable, safe and well maintained. A new trampoline has been purchased for the garden area. A new computer recording system is in use, reducing staff time spent on administration and allowing more time with young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A recent placement disruption has unsettled the home. Managers and staff have worked hard to support the remaining young people and maintain morale. They have used the disruption to reflect well and develop practice. Further referrals will not be accepted until the home is settled. Staff are well supported and feel valued, and specialist clinical support offers a window to discuss thoughts and feelings in a safe place. A recent staff retirement has been the sole staff departure since the last full inspection. Young people have benefited from the consistency.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Behaviour remains good at the home. Restraint use is limited and appropriate. Young people are given an opportunity to discuss behavioural incidents with managers and have access to advocacy. This promotes a culture of safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make progress and develop new skills. They value the inventive help and support of staff and the family environment created within the home. Camping trips and outdoor exercise remain an important source of bonding and relationship development. Absence from the home is very limited.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All young people are engaged in education. Two have made the transition to specialist college courses. Another spent the summer attending scout camp and building friendships with peers. This acts as a source of inspiration and raises self- esteem. Friends and relatives remain frequent visitors to the home. They act as an important source of support. These achievements are regularly celebrated by awards evenings at the home and the monthly home newspaper.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people work hard to develop independence skills. Targets are consistently reviewed and re-evaluated. Staff make good use of a structured, engaging work programme which offers clear guidance. Recent work has focused on preparing meals to strict financial limits, discussion on sexual health, and some painting and decorating of the home. Staff work hard to point out specific supermarkets which offer more value for money. Young people learn to earn and manage their own money. One young person has obtained weekend employment to supplement his college course and support further learning. Young people take obvious pleasure in expanding their cookery skills and, on occasion, feeding their peers.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Strong multi-agency working supports effective safeguarding. Communication is regular and effective. When concerns arise, staff liaise well with allocated social workers to propose safety plans. Staff are proactive and advocate forcefully for young people. High levels of expertise and good levels of training support this and address any drift in care planning. Staff use the internet and close relationships with young people to offer clear and reasoned proposals for developing care plans. Recently, this supported a proposal for medication for one young person. This improves access to specialist services, improves behaviour and maintains placement stability.

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Information about this children’s home

This privately run home cares for up to seven young people who may be experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties. There is a semi-independent flat on the premises, which does not form part of this inspection.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 06/01/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 30/06/2015 Full Outstanding 30/03/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness 02/12/2014 Full Outstanding

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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

(1) The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children (‘a quality of care review’) at least once every six months. (3) After completing a quality of care review, the registered person must produce a written report about the quality of care review and the actions which the registered person intends to take as a result of the quality of care review (‘the quality of care review report’). (4) The registered person must— (a) supply to HMCI a copy of the quality of care review report within 28 days of the date on which the quality of care review is completed. 15/12/2016

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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 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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