Children's home run by Cambian Autism Services Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

This monitoring visit

The monitoring visit was conducted following an interim inspection, following which the home was judged as having declined in effectiveness. A compliance notice was served in relation to the following.

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Regulation 6: the quality of the accommodation required urgent attention. Significant weaknesses were found in the quality of the properties that children are living in. Staff did not demonstrate that they pay particular care and attention to children’s accommodation, environment or personal belongings.

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Eight requirements were set to address the shortfalls identified at that inspection. Since then, leaders and managers have taken effective action to address the shortfalls identified in the compliance notice. There is a vast improvement in relation to the quality of the accommodation that children and young people live in.

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Leaders and managers have implemented systems to ensure that they review and monitor the quality of the houses effectively. This is conducted with the site manager to establish an action plan of works required. Leaders and managers have increased the capacity of the site maintenance team to address the shortfalls identified at the previous inspection. An increased budget has been made available to support the improvement plan.

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The registered manager has held team meetings with staff to communicate the content of the compliance notice and concerns from the last inspection. Staff are responding well to improving the quality of the homes. Children’s and young people’s belongings look well cared for.

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The properties are cleaner and staff are starting to make some positive steps to making them feel homelier. All fire exits have been made accessible. The improvement plan includes ordering some new play equipment for the gardens and improving the garden space. New beds and mattresses have been delivered and staff are in the process of replacing the old ones. Leaders and managers have ensured that there is enough good quality bedding for all the young people. The bedrooms smell much fresher. Leaders and managers have implemented cleaning regimes and deep cleans, which address those areas that remain a concern. The registered manager has taken effective action to close some of the areas that need considerable refurbishment.

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The bars on the bedroom window which were a concern have been removed. The glass has been made safe and a better quality window is due to be fitted imminently.

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Records about children and young people are stored securely and confidentially. The computers that staff share with children and young people no longer look like office desk top computers Staff do not use these when children and young people are in their homes.

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Leaders and managers have started to identify further improvements that they wish to make to the home’s environment. There is a plan to provide some of the senior team with further training so that they can support the registered manager to continue to review the quality of the home more effectively.

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A case review has determined that the compliance notice is met. A further full inspection will take place to determine the progress against the requirements.

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Information about this children’s home

This national private organisation provides care and accommodation for up to 68 students with autistic spectrum disorder and learning difficulties. It operates as a residential special school which also provides accommodation for a number of students requiring 52 weeks’ boarding per year and is therefore registered as a children’s home. Care is provided in 11 homes; nine are within the grounds of the school, and two homes are situated in the local community.

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that 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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6: The quality and purpose of care standard*

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In order to meet the quality and purpose of care standard, the registered person must ensure:

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2 (b) (iii) treat each child with dignity and respect

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(iv) provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background;

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(vii) provide to children living in the home the physical necessities they need in order to live there comfortably

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(viii) provide to children personal items that are appropriate for their age and understanding

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c (i) ensure that the premises used for the purpose of the home are designed and furnished as to meet the needs of any child

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In particular, that records such as placement plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments clearly detail the needs of children and young people and how to meet them. 17/02/2017 In particular, that the quality of the environment is improved, paying particular attention to children’s bedrooms and some communal areas and gardens.

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In particular, improve the quality of personal items to children such as bedding, beds and toys.

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In particular, ensure that children and their belongings are treated with dignity and respect. 7. The children’s views, wishes and feelings standard

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In order to meet the children’s views, wishes and feelings standard, the registered person must:

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1(c) take their views, wishes and feelings into account in relation to matters affecting the children’s care and welfare and their lives

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2(b)(iii) is given appropriate advocacy support

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In particular, that the views of children and young people are sought when making changes to their care. 28/02/2017

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In order to meet the health and well-being standard, the registered person must ensure that staff help each child to:

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(2)(a)(ii) understand the child’s health and well-being needs and the options that are available in relation to the child’s health and well-being, in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and understanding.

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In particular, that placement plans or records provide clear information about how staff support children and young people about how their body develops and matters relating to sexual health. 28/02/2017

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13: The leadership and management standard

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In order to meet the leadership and management standard, the registered person must ensure that they inspire and lead a culture that:

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(2) (f) understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the 28/02/2017 quality of care provided in the home;

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(h) use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home.

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Paying particular attention to improving the monitoring systems in place to ensure that they consistently identify shortfalls and weaknesses. 20: Restraint and deprivation of liberty

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Restraint in relation to a child is only permitted for the purpose of preventing:

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(a) injury to any person (including the child);

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(b) serious damage to the property of any person (including the child); or

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(2) Restraint in relation to a child must be necessary and proportionate.

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In particular, that the registered manager considers any restriction imposed as a restraint and that these restrictions are communicated explicitly to local authorities in relation to deprivation of liberty. Including the use of locks on external doors preventing access into the home and access to gardens. 28/02/2017

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provide adequate means of escape from the home in the event of a fire

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The registered person must ensure that all employees:

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undertake appropriate continuing professional development

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receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience 28/02/2017 (Regulation 33 (4)(a)(b))

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In particular, that staff receive training in self-harm and that leaders and managers are provided with effective and regular supervision by a person with the necessary skills. 36: Children’s case records

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The registered person must ensure that care records are kept:

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securely in the children’s home during the period when the child to whom the case records relate is accommodated there

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* These requirements are subject to statutory requirement notice.

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. out in 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 this guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234 or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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