Children's homes – interim inspection

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 home is currently very settled. The staff offer a particularly nurturing and caring environment combined with clear and firm expectations and boundaries. This works very well and enables the children and young people to thrive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Of the four young people who were living at the home at the time of the previous inspection most are continuing to make very good progress. This progress is across the board, with them all attending school or college and making progress with their emotional health and well-being. They are also making good progress with their friendships and socialising, and with improving their family contacts. One young person has found a part-time job, which is particularly positive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff have offered excellent support to the children and young people. They have also engaged external specialist workers who have also contributed greatly to the well-being of the children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff have worked hard to keep the children and young people safe and have managed this in most cases. There has been one safeguarding incident which involved two of the young people. This was appropriately dealt with by the staff and the issue is now resolved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person has not made progress, and later moved from the home. This young person was due to move on in a planned way, but circumstances resulted in an unplanned move and a poor outcome. This young person was unsettled towards the end of their placement and was reported missing on a number of occasions. They were also involved in other concerning behaviours outside of the home which the staff tried hard to address with them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One child has been admitted in a planned way and is starting to settle in well.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There was one requirement made at the previous inspection, which was specifically to ensure that risk assessments around self-harm were more robust and included clearer guidance on how to minimise risk. This has been completed and has been effective. The registered manager continues to lead the staff team well, sets an excellent example and is an impressive role model. The manager sets the culture at the home by being hands-on, and by combining a nurturing approach with being firm when required.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No requirements or recommendations have been made at this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is run by a local authority and is registered for the care and accommodation of up to four children and young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 25/10/2016 Full Good 24/02/2016 Interim Improved effectiveness 15/12/2015 Full Good 25/03/2015 Interim Improved 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 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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