Children's home run by Progress Children’s Services Ltd in Wolverhampton

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the 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

The new manager has made progress in addressing the requirements made at the last inspection. A programme of refurbishment and redecoration has started to provide a comfortable environment for young people. This has resulted in all young people’s bedrooms being redecorated. However, there remains some outstanding work in respect of the young people’s bathrooms and conservatory. Therefore, this will continue as a requirement. Staff recording and the manager’s review of incidents of physical intervention has improved since the last inspection. The manager has introduced a new strategy to address incidents of bullying and this is supported by individual and group sessions with young people. All staff have now completed training to raise their awareness of the risks of child sexual exploitation and sexually harmful behaviour. However, there remains outstanding training to address the presenting needs of young people, for example in autism, epilepsy and

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

online safety. This will therefore remain as a requirement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, one young person has completed a planned return to his previous placement This move was effectively managed to prepare the young person for his return. Another young person has joined the home. A well-planned introductory programme was developed. This structured approach has meant that he has taken the transition in his stride and settled in well.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make good progress. All young people attend school and are making good progress in their education. For example, two young people who were previously taught alone are now beginning to cope with the inclusion of other young people in the classroom. Another young person has made a positive transition to a new education setting. The manager and staff have worked well with educational professionals to identify appropriate school placements and have effectively challenged other professionals to ensure that young people’s educational needs are met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are healthy and staff support them to attend all routine and specialist health appointments. Staff work alongside health professionals, such as learning disability nurses and psychologists. This partnership helps to ensure that young people’s physical and emotional health needs are met. The manager is proactive in bringing to the attention of social workers and health professionals any concerns she may have regarding young people’s health. Staff develop positive and nurturing relationships with young people. This supports young people to develop in confidence and self-esteem.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people communicate their wishes and feelings. Staff listen and actively support them to express their views and contribute in meetings. This encourages young people to develop their social and communication skills, talk about the services they receive, and explore their futures. Staff put in place additional advocacy services when necessary. This ensures that young people’s opinions are valued. Young people have made a number of complaints since the last inspection. The manager has made sure that all raised concerns have been appropriately addressed and resolved with young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Incidents of physical intervention have increased since the last inspection. The manager has an understanding of why this has occurred and is taking steps to address this. The manager recognises that staff do not always effectively respond to triggers in behaviour and pre-empt situations before they escalate. Consequently, young people are not always protected from harm and helped to find alternative coping strategies.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people do not go missing from the home. Due to their highly complex needs the majority of young people currently living in the home do not go out alone. They receive a high level of staff supervision both inside the home and when out on activities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been two safeguarding incidents since the last inspection. These were fully investigated. Although the allegations were not substantiated, the manager put in place protective measures to safeguard all the young people in the home. Risk assessments were reviewed and staffing ratios increased.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The new manager is appropriately experienced. She has completed her level 5 diploma in leadership and management for residential childcare. She has submitted her application for registration to Ofsted.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staffing consistency is good, and vacancy levels have reduced. This supports continuity of care for young people. Most staff are qualified. However, some staff, who are unqualified, are now outside the regulatory timescales to obtain their qualification. The manager is aware of this and anticipates that they will complete their qualification by early summer 2017.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Relationships with external partners are good. The manager strives to work in partnership with other professionals and builds positive relationships with young people’s families. Staff effectively challenge services when they consider that plans do not adequately meet a young person’s needs. This partnership working helps young people overcome difficulties that previously affected their development.

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Information about this children's home

This home is one of a number of homes operated by a private company. The home provides care and accommodate for up to six young people who have learning disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 25/07/2016 Full Good 23/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 11/01/2016 Full Good 30/03/2015 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 within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

6: The quality and purpose of care standard

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2(b) In order to meet the quality and purpose of care standard the registered person must ensure that they :

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(vii)) provide to children living in the home the physical necessities they need in order to live there comfortably. 31/03/2017

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2(a)In order to meet the positive relationship standard the registered person should ensure that staff :

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(xi) de-escalate confrontations with or between children or potentially violent behaviour by children 31/03/2017

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13: The leadership and management standard

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(2) In order to meet the leadership and management standard the registered person should ensure that staff:

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(c) have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child 31/03/17

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Requirement Due date

Staff must have the appropriate qualification for the work they perform by the date which falls 2 years after the date on which the individual started working in a care role in a home. (Regulation 32 (4) and (5)) 30/06/2017

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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 that 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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