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 good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness .

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people make excellent progress, which has increased noticeably since the last inspection. One young person has considerably improved his health, through physical exercise, personal hygiene routines, and a healthier diet. This is complemented by a substantial reduction in his medication. Young people’s increased confidence has led to improved social interactions within the house and further afield. Confidence in their own abilities also enables them to participate in a range of activities and helps them undertake independence tasks. One young person has significantly improved his communication. This has been assisted by a young person who is verbal and able to sign acting as an effective link between all the young people.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Better relationships and increased communication between young people have improved group decision making and discussions, with an increased use of resident get-togethers to discuss plans and any concerns in the house.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A youth club has been established in the converted conservatory, providing a wealth of development opportunities for young people. These opportunities include planning skills, when young people arrange events, and socialising skills, with young people from other homes attending the club.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff robustly challenge funding arrangements when seeking the best educational opportunities for young people. One young person not currently in education is learning in the home through a range of creative activities and he is developing a range of skills for independence. Meanwhile, staff continue to address the funding issue and pursue other alternatives to ensure that he receives the right education.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Transitions into and from the home are well planned. Those who move on receive memory books and photos of their experiences here. Those new to the home experience a gradual transition, with tea visits and the opportunity to join activities before moving into the home.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The number of incidents involving young people has dramatically reduced. Staff better understand the triggers for young people’s behaviour and intervene at an early stage. There are clear procedures for what action staff should take when young people go off site, helping staff keep them safe. There have been no incidents of young people going missing from home since the last inspection. Physical intervention is rarely used. When it is, detailed records and analysis enable staff and young people to learn from the incident. Sanctions likewise are rarely used, with staff moving towards more restorative practice, such as young people writing a letter of apology.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work effectively with a range of partners, including schools, social workers, health services, independent advocates, and therapists, providing all-round support for young people.

p.3

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Individual development plans for each young person provide a very good level of detail of the tasks to achieve, and photographs and reports evidence achievement and progress. Records and plans are kept up to date, which meets the recommendation made at the last inspection.

p.3

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager utilises a range of monitoring tools, providing a good level of detail on the progress of young people and the impact of the home on this progress. These include key work reports, young people’s development plans, parents and professionals’ feedback, monthly visits by the independent visitor, and young people’s views.

p.3

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff continue to strive for improvement, reflecting on achievements, setting new targets and regularly reviewing progress towards those targets. The views of parents and professionals of the staff and the care that they provide are extremely positive. No requirements or recommendations have been made at this inspection.

p.3

Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned and is registered to care for up to four young people who have learning disabilities.

p.4

Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 25/10/2016 Full Good 21/03/2016 Interim Improved effectiveness 10/11/2015 Full Good 25/02/2015 Interim Improved effectiveness

p.4

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’.

p.5

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.

p.5

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 .

p.5

Information about this inspection

achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work- based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It inspects services for children looked after and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team,

p.6

Information about this inspection

The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.6

Information about this inspection

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Information about this inspection

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.6