Children's home run by Esland North Limited in Amber Valley

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 . Since the last inspection, one young person has moved. The quality of care that young people receive continues to be good. This is because care planning is well targeted, responsive to diverse needs and under constant review. Young people continue to be involved in their care planning and in matters such as activities and daily routines. Young people benefit from good relationships with a consistent and caring staff team. Staff engage positively with young people, by acting as good role models and interacting with young people in a respectful and sensitive manner. This means that young people’s relationships with staff have improved over time. Young people have a range of educational placements available to meet their individual needs. Despite staff encouragement, attendance is poor for some young

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

people who choose not to access education. This means that some young people have not made progress with their education. Some young people’s behaviours have been challenging, and progress in changing their behaviour has been slow. Because of this, there has been an increase in the number of physical interventions. Staff maintain thorough records of any incidents that have occurred, and these are discussed at staff meetings. The home also has monitoring systems in place to learn from these incidents and to identify patterns and triggers. This gives staff the opportunity to challenge negative behaviours before they escalate. Young people continue to be in good health. They are registered with primary healthcare and specialist providers. This ensures that they can access services and receive treatment without undue delays. Appropriate arrangements are in place for the safe management of medicines to promote the safety and well-being of young

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

people. Staff ensure that young people are able to maintain contact with their family and friends. Staff facilitate contact and regularly provide transport, so that these important connections are maintained. Young people continue to live in a safe and secure environment through the routine checking of electrical, gas and fire equipment and emergency evacuations. There is a new manager in charge of the home. She has been in post since October 2016 and is currently in the process of formal registration with Ofsted. Staff confirm that they are well supported and receive regular supervision. Appraisals take place within required timescales, and there is access to a range of training opportunities. This means that staff are well equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the complex needs of the young people in their care. The manager has established good working relationships with other professionals,

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

including local authority designated officers, schools, the police and placing authorities. Because of these positive relationships, young people’s specific and holistic needs are met. Young people know how to make a complaint and are confident that their concerns are taken seriously. Staff make sure that complaints made directly to them are investigated and that young people receive a written response. However, young people are not given the opportunity to feed back on any findings from a complaint. This means that young people are not being allowed to share their views on the outcome of a complaint. The manager has addressed the one requirement raised at the last inspection. Consequently, recording of missing-from-care episodes is now much clearer and return home interviews are now taking place. This means that future care practices can be developed to reduce the risk of young people going missing from home.

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to three young people who have emotional or behavioural difficulties. The service is operated and managed by a private organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

31/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

06/03/2015 Interim Improved effectiveness

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person(s) meet(s) the Care Standards Act 2000, the 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

13: The leadership and management standard

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the leadership and management standard the registered person must –

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Requirement Due date

(2)(h) use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home with specific regard to complaints made by young people. 28/02/2017

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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 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. Whenever possible, they talked to children, young people and their families. In addition, the inspectors 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 whom 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 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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