Children's Home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the home has seen a period rapid change, with several young people moving into the home, and others moving on to independent living. These transitions have been managed exceptionally well.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people who are now living in the community continue to receive plenty of support from staff at the home. They returned to the home for Christmas celebrations, and staff visit them to ensure that they are getting the support they need.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The lives of young people who are new to the home change quickly for the better. This is because they are offered a place of safety, with support to continue their education with as little disruption as possible. In many cases, attendance at school has improved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are now getting the help they need to support their physical and emotional health needs. Contact arrangements have also improved, with the majority of young people spending Christmas with their families.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

After preliminary visits, often made with family members of foster carers, young people have quickly settled into the home and are responding well to clear boundaries and a consistent approach from staff. As a result, young people are safe at the hone. There has been only one missing from home incident in the last month and there are no concerns about child sexual exploitation. Young people’s behaviour continues to be managed well, with no need for restraints and minimal sanctions imposed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The biggest impact on the home, since the last inspection, has been the implementation of a new residential strategy. This has reduced the number of young people looked after in the home and, together with an avoidance of emergency placements, this has allowed for better planning and matching of new admissions. In addition, there has been further investment in staff training to support this new strategy, particularly on attachment theory. The acting manager is now registered with Ofsted. She has ensured that the requirements and recommendations from the last inspection have been met. Managers ensure that complaints and other significant incidents are dealt with promptly and appropriately.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is now working within its statement of purpose and partnership working has improved. Monitoring of young people’s progress continues to effectively meet their needs, and ensures that partner agencies are drawn in to fulfil their responsibilities to young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A programme of redecoration and refurbishment is now almost complete. This is providing young people with a homely, good quality environment.

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Information about this children's home

This is a local authority children’s home. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for six children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 27/07/2016 Full Good 17/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 11/01/2016 Full Good 03/03/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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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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