Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Birmingham

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 registered manager continues to lead a stable staff team that is child-focused, attentive and caring in its approach. Young people make good progress because of the exceptional care that they receive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, there has been one new admission and one young person has moved on. The registered manager’s proactive and diligent approach means that young people are provided with the very best support to manage these transitions successfully.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to place a high value on education, and work collaboratively with young people and schools to overcome barriers to engagement. While some young people’s attendance and engagement within school is excellent, some young people struggle to engage. Staff are proactive in working with schools to try to provide the support that young people may need to re-engage.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work collaboratively with the clinical team, with regular communication, consultation and advice. This provides the foundation for staff to offer young people the therapeutic care that they require. As a result, staff better understand young people’s emotional health and resilience. Young people continue to build trusting relationships with staff and this enables staff to help to keep them safe. Behaviour management strategies are largely effective, incorporating a strength- based approach. Restraint is only used when necessary, and records of such incidents of restraint are completed well, supporting the safety of young people and staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has maintained positive working relationships with all relevant partner agencies, including schools, police and placing authorities. This enables the registered manager and staff to act as effective advocates for young people. For example, the registered manager ensures that young people are able to contribute to their care planning by supporting young people to understand the options available to them and communicating their views to the relevant placing authority. Staff consistently refer safeguarding incidents to the relevant professionals and work collaboratively to manage risks. Some young people have been missing from care since the last inspection. Staff respond well to all incidents and work very effectively and creatively with other agencies. Strong relationships with the police, clinical services and local authorities are used to protect young people from harm, in these circumstances. The registered manager’s reflective and analytical approach

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

means that the triggers to these behaviours are well understood, and effective measures are in place to manage the identified risks.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people understand how decisions are made and the degree to which they are able to influence them. Complaints are rare and when raised are swiftly examined, with young people receiving a response. Key-working sessions have a clear focus on the young person’s specific needs, including, when required, covering sensitive topics such as healthy relationships and sexual health and exploitation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to pursue opportunities that enable young people to take part in their wider community. Staff encourage young people to prepare for adulthood by acquiring life skills. This includes engaging in work experience. These experiences allow young people to increase their self-esteem, confidence and sense of personal identity.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no emerging shortfalls identified at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to four young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and complex needs. The home is owned by a private provider.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 31/10/2016 Full Good 23/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 07/01/2016 Full Good 05/02/2015 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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