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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

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

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the previous inspection in May 2015, one requirement was made relating to the independent person’s monthly report. These reports now provide an opinion on the effectiveness of safeguarding young people and whether the conduct of the home promotes young people’s well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to benefit significantly from the staff team implementing a consistent, therapeutic approach to meet young people’s needs. The registered manager is committed to providing high quality care and a calm, stable and safe environment in which young people with considerable attachment difficulties have opportunities to thrive. Staff develop meaningful, trusting relationships with young people and respond thoughtfully and sensitively to their complex needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A team of psychologists and therapists, who undertake psychological and emotional needs assessments for young people, support staff in applying specific strategies to promote young people’s progress. The success of this therapeutic approach is demonstrated by the positive outcomes achieved by the young people. Two young people have recently left the home. One has returned to their family home and another has moved to a foster placement. Young people make important improvements in their behaviour, social skills and ability to manage their emotions.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff understand young people’s needs, listen to them and provide appropriate boundaries and routines. There have been incidents involving young people being away from the home without permission. Staff are proactive in searching for them and following procedures to protect them when such an incident occurs. In general, young people are welcomed by staff when they return to the home but on one occasion staff gave a young person a sanction on their return. This is not in accordance with ‘Statutory guidance on children who run away or go missing from home or care’ which clearly states that when a young person returns, running away should not be viewed as behaviour that needs to be punished.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Close supervision from staff combined with their comprehensive training ensures a robust approach to safeguarding. The welfare and well-being of young people is a priority. Appropriate referrals are made to external agencies when concerns arise. The home is in the process of being redecorated. It has a calm and relaxing atmosphere with high quality furnishings, providing young people with a modern and homely environment.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Careful planning by the registered manager ensures young people’s experience is positive when arriving to live at the home and when they leave the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager is dedicated to maintaining high standards and improving the quality of care. He has recently qualified as an instructor for physical intervention. Staff and young people benefit from his close monitoring of incidents requiring physical intervention to ensure safe practice. His effective leadership ensures the therapeutic ethos is embedded in staff practice and consistently promotes young people’s safety, welfare and development.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private organisation. It offers therapeutic residential care.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 26/05/2016 Full Outstanding 09/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 19/10/2015 Full Good 14/10/2014 Full Good

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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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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation:  The registered person should have regard to 'Statutory guidance on children who run away or go missing from care', specifically in relation to ensuring that when a child returns, running away should not be viewed as behaviour that needs to be punished. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 45, paragraph 9.25)

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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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