Children's home in Birmingham

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged inadequate at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection the home was 'not judged' .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has been empty since 10 September 2016. It remains fully furnished and equipped to care for young people. An independent visitor continues to visit the home on a regular basis.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Despite revisions to the safeguarding, recruitment and admissions policies since the last full inspection, these are untested in practice, as the home is currently empty. All of the requirements and recommendations from the last interim inspection are repeated.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The responsible individual has agreed to give 28 days’ notice to the regulator of an intention to admit young people.

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Information about this children's home

 This home provides accommodation for four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. A private organisation owns and manages the home.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 21/11/2016 Interim Not judged 09/08/2016 Full Inadequate 10/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 19/10/2015 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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Requirement Due date

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety . (Regulation 32(1)) 15/04/2017

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered provider must ensure that staff:

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Requirement Due date

(2)(a)(vi) take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare. 15/04/2017

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the care planning standard, the registered person must ensure:

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Requirement Due date

(2)(a) that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home’s statement of purpose. 15/04/2017

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 Ensure the home accepts placements for children where they are satisfied that the home can respond effectively to the child's assessed needs as recorded in the child's relevant plans and where they have fully considered the impact that the placement will have on the existing group of children. ( 'Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations including the quality standards page 56 paragraph 11.4)

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Recommendations

 Ensure the home has a system in place so that all serious events remain notified, within 24 hours, to the regulator… ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations including the quality standards', page 63, paragraph 14.

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Recommendations

 Ensure the following elements of the workforce plan should be included in the statement of purpose (in accordance with Schedule 1, paragraphs 19 and 20): the staffing structure, experience and qualifications of staff and arrangements for supervision of staff practice ('Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards', page 53, paragraph 10.10).

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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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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