Children's home run by Pathway Care Solutions Ltd in Nottingham

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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff and managers continue to provide outstanding care for children and young people. They have also worked exceptionally well with a new child, enabling him to swiftly achieve beyond expectations.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Excellent transition planning, effective communication with the placing authority, and tremendous work with the existing group of children and young people has ensured a smooth transition into the home for this child. A culture of warmth, love, and affection has enveloped him, helping him feel cared for, which has promoted excellent relationships. Staff have quickly learned his behaviours and vulnerabilities, establishing strategies for keeping him safe and minimising negative behaviour. This has already had a really positive impact with a tremendous reduction in physical interventions. Previously he was experiencing numerous holds a day but he has had just five since moving here in September. This improvement in his behaviour has led to a significant reduction in reliance on medication that was previously used to modify his behaviour. One professional commented: ‘They have turned this little boy’s life around.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All children and young people enjoy fantastic relationships with staff and with each other. The home presents as a relaxed and warm family environment. A number of improvements to the fabric of the home has enhanced this further. A rabbit has been added to the family, with one young person taking charge of its care. This enables her to learn new skills and feel a sense of responsibility for the rabbit.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people benefit from education packages appropriate to their needs. Staff advocate strongly for them, ensuring the right education providers are identified. Education providers report that children and young people exceed expectations in their learning because of the excellent joint working and consistency between school and the home. Young people’s education is complemented by a variety of learning opportunities in the home and a robust life skills programme of activities such as baking, shopping, and caring for wildlife. One young person enjoys volunteering at a nearby farm, others have taken part in fire training, broadening their knowledge and experiences. All children and young people show an enormous improvement in their behaviour with a dramatic reduction in physical interventions and no incidents of being missing from the home. This is due to the fantastic relationships they enjoy with

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

staff and the excellent safeguarding and protection knowledge and skills of the staff team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The very experienced registered manager has been supporting another home whilst they appoint a manager. This has not been of detriment to this home as the deputy is extremely competent and has taken the reins admirably. In addition, the senior worker has really stepped up, taking on additional responsibility. The management team support the development of staff, providing opportunities for them to increase their knowledge and skills, producing a raft of potential managers for the future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager understands the strengths of this home and a detailed improvement plan targets a number of areas to develop over the coming months. A vast array of monitoring tools enables her to review and analyse the progress and care of children and young people, implementing changes where necessary. Excellent partnership work enhances the outstanding care for children and young people and helps improve their outcomes even further. No requirements or recommendations are made following this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This home is registered to accommodate up to four children and young people with learning disabilities. The service is owned and operated by a private company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 18/08/2016 Full Outstanding 15/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 09/12/2015 Full Outstanding 25/03/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness 19/11/2014 Full Outstanding

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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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