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

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding at the full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are continuing to thrive and make progress in all areas of their development. They remain healthy and continue to enjoy a wide range of activities in the community. These activities include attending dance classes, drama and rugby. Consequently, young people’s self-confidence and self-esteem increase, which enables them to form friendships with other young people in the local area. Young people continue to do well in school and have excellent attendance; even those young people who previously refused to attend school now attend. One young person’s school attendance has risen from 4% to 100% since he has been living in the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff work in partnership with other professionals, such as social workers, teachers and health professionals. For example, the manager attends specialist health appointments with young people. She has also asked a clinical psychologist to provide training for staff to support them in caring for young people with complex behaviour.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work closely with young people’s families to support young people to remain in contact with their families. As a result, young people are having positive contact with their families. Staff also support young people when they leave the home to move into alternative placements. Staff work in close partnership with social workers and families to support young people to make a smooth transition to their new homes. For example, staff have worked closely with foster carers over a six- week planned transition period to support one young person to move into foster care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are safe. Staff swiftly follow up and report any concerns or allegations raised by young people. The manager and staff work well with young people to rebuild relationships following any allegation. Young people do not go missing. This is an excellent achievement, especially considering that young people arrive with a significant history of running away. Instances of physical intervention and negative consequences remain low. This is because staff promote positive behaviour. The staff have a good understanding of the young people they care for and are skilled in de-escalating behaviour.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home continues to be well led by an inspirational and experienced registered manager. The home is well resourced and managed in line with the home’s statement of purpose. Staff at the home remain consistent in their practice. This means that young people receive continuity of care and are able to build and maintain strong relationships with staff. The manager continues to have an excellent understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home. She consistently monitors staff practice and young people’s progress. This gives her a good understanding of the outcomes being achieved by young people. However, the report produced from this monitoring has not been sent into Ofsted as required in legislation. This does not have any effect on the well-being of young people, although it does mean that the regulator is not able to see the home’s achievements.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home environment continues to be child-centred, warm and comfortable. The staff continue to ensure that décor and furnishings are maintained to a very high standard.

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Information about this children's home

This is a privately operated children’s home. It provides care and accommodation for four young people up to the age of 18 years old who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 28/09/2016 Full Outstanding 11/02/2016 Interim Improved effectiveness 02/09/2015 Full Good 06/01/2015 Interim Sustained 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

The registered person must supply to HMCI a copy of the quality of care review report within 28 days of the date on which the quality of care report is completed. (Regulation 45(4)(a)) 30/06/2017

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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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