Children's home run by Plus One South West Ltd

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the last 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

Staff continue to ensure that the young person receives good quality care and support. His placement plan is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect his current needs. He enjoys living at the home, he feels safe and listened to. Staff effectively promote his independence. A staff member said ‘He is now bringing down his washing, using the washing machine, and cooking meals’. The young person said ‘I am happy here, to me it sometimes feels that they are not listening to me, but they are, I feel safe’. Positive feedback has been received from a young person’s family and placing authority. A parent said ‘I am really happy where he is living, he is safe’, and a social worker said ‘There are positive working relationships with him, and he has a sense of belonging’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection there has been good, collaborative working between care staff and education staff. This has resulted in the young person now accessing school full-time. A member of staff recognises the impact of this progress and said ‘He is interacting more at school, and getting certificates of achievement’. A recent school report stated that the young person has achieved his first gold certificate as a reward for engagement and achieving learning outcomes. The young person said ‘It’s been alright, I have had lots of certificates, and it’s been good, ‘I can’t explain it, but it’s alright going to school’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Positive behaviour is effectively promoted; it is rare that sanctions are imposed. If sanctions are imposed, the registered manager ensures that they are fair and proportionate, and that the young person’s views are sought. The young person has not been missing, and any incidents in the home are effectively managed. Staff undertake regular key worker meetings with him. The records of these meetings clearly detail the support and guidance given. In addition, his views and feelings are sought and recorded and he signs the reports.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has not been any recorded use of restraint, no complaints made or accidents reported. There are no concerns in respect of child sexual exploitation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff encourage the young person to lead a healthy lifestyle. Since the last inspection there has been positive outcomes in respect of him no longer using a vaporiser, He is eating healthily and this is having a positive impact on his health and fitness. The young person has a good awareness of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle and is looking forward to a home gym being installed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person enjoys contact with his family and has developed friendships outside of school. He is offered varied activities but he said that he prefers to spend time with his friends. Although the registered manger has visited the home of friends, and met family members, a risk assessment has not been completed in respect of this. However, these visits are detailed in the young person’s placement plan and the placing authority is aware and has given permission for these visits.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager ensures that there is regular external, and internal scrutiny of the quality of care provided. Any recommendations that are made by the independent visitor are swiftly acted upon. Since the last inspection the registered manager has completed a comprehensive review of the quality of care. He has a good understanding of the strengths of the service, and where improvements are needed. Areas for improvement identified include; continuing to promote the young people’s awareness of a healthy lifestyle, seeking the views of young people and matters relating to young people’s educational needs, prior to moving to the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The three recommendations made at the last inspection have been met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to receive mandatory training and since the last inspection they have received training in e-safety, protecting young people from child sexual exploitation and child neglect, and data protection. All staff working in the home have a formal qualification at the required level.

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Information about this children's home

This privately run children’s home is registered to provide accommodation for up to three young people, who may have emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 09/06/2016 Full Good 01/02/2016 Interim Improved effectiveness 28/07/2015 Full Good 11/03/2015 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

In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered person must ensure-

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Requirement Due date

12 (a)(1) that staff assess whether each child is at risk of significant harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary make arrangements to reduce the risk of harm to the child.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, that a comprehensive risk assessment is completed in respect of the young person visiting known friends’ addresses. 14/02/2017

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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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