Children's home run by Sheffield City Council in Sheffield

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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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

This home was judged good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has sustained effectiveness .

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Children and young people are continuing to make good progress. They have achieved success in preparing for driving lessons, achieving 100% attendance at school and being part of a football team. For some young people, these are first- time and highly enjoyable experiences.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Children and young people experience a well-planned admission process to the home. The manager receives the required information and reviews compatibility and impact before admission, thus enabling effective care planning. A development within the admission process saw one young person enjoying a short break away with staff before entering the home. This supported the child to build relationships and understand the care that he would be receiving. This had the benefit of preparation taking place in a manageable environment, without the initial challenges of group living.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Children’s and young people’s risks are understood and regularly analysed and reviewed. This results in a decrease in risk-taking behaviours. For example, the number of ‘missing from home’ episodes for one young person has reduced, and there are no concerns around child sexual exploitation. Staff manage the challenging behaviours that children and young people present effectively, with minimal use of physical restraint. This indicates that children and young people feel comfortable with staff and are safe in the home.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Children and young people are able to raise complaints when they have concerns about the care practices afforded to them. The manager investigates and responds to the complaints to ensure that children and young people are happy and safe within the home.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Staff have responded to the wishes and feelings of children and young people to improve the quality of care they receive. The manager has improved the systems used to consult children and young people, for example by questionnaires in a pictorial format. A young person said: ‘I like the atmosphere of the house and having a laugh. I have started swimming and skating.’ Young people’s transition from the home to independent living is well planned. One young person moved into his own property after developing the skills he needed for independence. Staff remain in contact and provide outreach support if needed.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Children and young people are benefiting from improvements in their family relationships. The staff work closely with parents, enabling them to strengthen their parenting abilities. This has a positive impact upon the quality of contact that children and young people now experience. A parent reported that she was impressed with the home and her son’s bedroom: ‘Staff are very nice and helpful to her, and I’m impressed with their hard work.’

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

The home continues to be managed effectively, and partnership working with other professionals remains strong. The manager has identified areas of development and as a team they are reflecting on practice and sharing learning from events in order to build upon the care provided to children and young people.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

The manager has met the recommendation that was raised at the last inspection. She continues to capture the consultations held with those in the wider professional network. This supports the ongoing review of the home.

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Information about this children’s home

This is a local authority home. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for 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

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Recent inspection history

20/01/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

12/02/2015 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 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 0300123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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