Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Shropshire

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged requires improvement at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has declined in effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This inspection focused on concerns raised in monthly external quality assurance visits by an independent visitor. These related a child moving to another one of the provider’s homes and concerns over physical restraint practice. Because of the safeguarding focus of this inspection, action to meet previous regulatory shortfalls will form part of the home’s next inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager was registered with Ofsted in August 2016. The registered manager has since resigned from the home. He is due to leave his post on 06 December 2016. No alternative management arrangements have yet been made. The registered manager has not had regular supervision since the last inspection. This means he has not had an opportunity to reflect on his practice.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

18 physical restraint interventions have been undertaken on one child in a seven- week period. One of the physical interventions was disproportionate and did not promote the child’s emotional well-being and their safety. This was a non- recognised physical intervention consisting of holding a child on the floor face down. Conflicting witness statements from staff involved and from staff who observed it have not been investigated. These poor experiences affects the child’s safety, welfare, self-confidence and self-esteem.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The lack of senior management investigation into the unrecognised physical intervention means there is no evaluation of this non-recognised physical intervention. In addition, the interim manager has not reviewed all physical interventions that have occurred within the home, to make sure that children were spoken to. Some documents refer to out of date legislation. For example, referring to the National Minimum Standards. There is a failure to review any of the risk management strategies or to learn new ways of managing difficult situations. Consequently, managers have failed to promote the safety and welfare of children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

During periods of absence of the registered manager, the interim management arrangements have lacked rigour and efficiency. Particularly in relation to the effective oversight of a child’s move to another home within the organisation. Five members of staff were involved in the physical transfer of the child. Furthermore, staff did not make sure that they provided the new placement with the adequate amount of prescribed medication. This omission effected the child’s health and welfare.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been some improvements in the comfort and maintenance of the home. Children now have access to all areas of the home. The home has been decorated with new items of furniture and homely furnishings. This gives children a sense of belonging and a welcoming environment.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

It remains for the registered person to make clear to Ofsted: the outcomes of their investigations into a non-recognised physical intervention and any disciplinary action taken.

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Information about this children's home

This home is operated by a private company and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to five young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 25/05/2016 Full Requires improvement 23/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 17/06/2015 Full Good 09/03/2015 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 with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

13: The leadership and management standard

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Requirement Due date

(1) The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that— (b) promotes their welfare. 30/01/2017

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Requirement Due date

(1) The care planning standard is that children— (a) receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and (b) have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home. (2) In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— (b) that arrangements are in place to— (iii) plan for, and help, each child to prepare to leave the home or to move into adult care in a way that is consistent with arrangements agreed with the child’s placing authority; 30/01/2017

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Requirement Due date

Restraint in relation to a child must be necessary and proportionate. (Regulation 20(3)) 30/12/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience (Regulation 33(4)(b)) 30/12/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”) has spoken to the user about the measure; and has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to 30/12/2016 the child about the measure. (Regulation 35(3)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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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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