Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Devon

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 .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The requirements made at the last inspection regarding child protection, care planning and the use of restraint are all met. Child protection concerns are handled robustly and new mechanisms to ensure effective management oversight have been developed. Care planning and risk assessment are good and ensure that the needs of young people are fully met. Leaders and managers have also supported staff members to understand the appropriate use of restraint.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both of the young people living at the home are making remarkable progress in respect of educational and social development. Leaders and managers have sourced and promoted creative educational opportunities in order to support all areas of development for young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A social worker spoken with during the inspection commented that staff have successfully motivated one young person to attend education. The young person had previously refused to engage in education for many months. This young person is now making significant progress and is on track to gain qualifications.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are supported to have good quality contact with family and friends on a regular basis. For example, one young person often has their best friend come and visit them at the home. Young people are also regularly attending numerous activities and clubs such as swimming, bike riding, skating, football, and music.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people have made significant progress in relation to expressing how they feel instead of using destructive behaviours.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Positive behaviour is encouraged by praise and appropriate reward. This has worked really well for young people who have very complex behavioural needs. The fact that there have been no restraints since the last inspection further highlights the very positive emotional development made by young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When asked what they liked about their home, a young person commented: ‘I was naughty and now I’m good.’ They went on to say: ‘The staff are all nice to me.’ During the inspection this young person proudly shared their memory box, which holds lots of pictures of trips they have been on with the staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staffing of the home is consistent and stable which has supported the development of positive relationships between young people and staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has developed a nurturing ethos at the home which has had a very positive impact upon the progress of young people.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered for up to three children and young people who may have some emotional and/or behavioural issues. The home is part of a large national organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 29/09/2016 Full Good 20/01/2016 Full Good 01/12/2015 Full Inadequate 18/03/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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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 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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