Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Devon

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

k This home was judged requires improvement 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 home was seen to be clean, tidy, and well maintained during this inspection. Young people’s bedrooms were notably homely. Food is no longer being locked away. However, young people have asked staff to look after their chocolate bars and this is happening.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All of the requirements made at the last inspection have been met. Risk assessments are now clearer and are focused on current risks that are relevant to the specific needs of young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has addressed the concerns regarding online safety effectively. Robust monitoring of internet use is now in place, and young people are supported to understand how to keep themselves safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers have purchased a new tumble dryer which will not work unless the filter is clear. This removes the fire hazard which was identified at the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Behaviour management strategies are appropriate, and praise is used more often than negative consequences in order to promote good behaviour. This has resulted in young people’s behaviour improving considerably both at home and at school.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s time with family members is fully supported and encouraged by staff. This has enabled relationships between young people and their families to develop positively. Leaders and managers have also accessed therapeutic support for young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The turnover of staff had previously been raised as a concern by a young person at the last inspection. The staffing of the home is now stable. There have been limited changes since the last inspection. This supports consistent and positive relationships between young people and staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no significant safeguarding issues since the last inspection, no use of restraint, and no missing-from-home incidents.This again evidences the positive progress made by young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The care provided to young people who live at the home is of a good standard. Both of the young people who live at the home are making good educational progress. They are both on track to achieve qualifications, and are provided with full-time educational provision.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to care for up to two children and young people who may have additional behavioural and/or emotional difficulties. The home is part of a large national company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 06/10/2016 Full Requires improvement 01/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 03/08/2015 Full Outstanding 10/03/2015 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) 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 01/12/2016 8: The education standard 01/12/2016 12: The protection of children standard 01/12/2016 13: The leadership and management standard 01/12/2016 19: Behaviour management and discipline 01/12/2016 25: Fire precautions 01/12/2016

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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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