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 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

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

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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 thrive and make good progress because of the exceptional care that they receive. One young person wrote a poem to the registered manager about her experiences at the home before leaving. In the poem the young person wrote, ‘I’ve been to so many placements where I’ve never lasted a day, but then I came to (**) and became alive.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All young people continue to make steady progress in respect of their social, emotional, health and education progress. For some young people, this progress means that they are now preparing to move on to new placements. Staff are diligent in their planning for these pending transitions, by working closely with young people and new providers to ensure that the needs of the young people are understood and that the required support is in place to enable a successful transition.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All young people are attending education and are engaging well. Staff continue to place a high value on education, and work collaboratively with young people and educational settings to overcome barriers to engagement. For example, when one young person was struggling to cope in school, a planning meeting was swiftly arranged with a short-term alternative timetable agreed. This prevented the young person from disengaging from the learning, and instead enabled the young person to continue to work towards their educational objectives.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager presents as enthusiastic, driven and child-focused in her approach. Newly implemented consultation systems and ways of working have enabled the registered manager to better evaluate the effectiveness of staff interventions and ensure that the care offered to young people is tailored to their individual needs. The registered manager’s reflective and analytical approach means that the triggers to risk-taking behaviours are well understood and effective measures are in place to manage the identified risks. Young people become increasingly safe due to the dedication, support and care provided by staff. For example, staff use the support of external agencies such as the police, drug and substance misuse services and child sexual exploitation specialists in order to address the factors which contribute to young people’s vulnerability to harm. This means that young people who have previously gone missing, used drugs, been at risk of sexual

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

exploitation and/or been aggressive to others either no longer display these behaviours or have significantly reduced them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to effectively use consultation, rewards and incentives to promote positive behaviour. This reduces the need for sanctions. Staff use their excellent relationships with young people to de-escalate situations and avoid the use of physical interventions.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When appropriate to do so, young people are encouraged to develop their independence skills. This is done at a pace suited to the young person’s individualised needs. Staff help young people to develop their cooking skills, open bank accounts and to master public transport. These newly acquired skills help to prepare the young people for adulthood.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager is not afraid to challenge other professionals’ views if it is in the best interest of the young person. For example, the manager has been able to effectively challenge a placing authority about their duty of care and responsibility to provide appropriate educational provision to one young person.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has addressed the recommendation made at the last inspection. Risk assessments regarding the use of bedroom door alarms are now individualised and allow for the continual review of this necessity. The manager is always looking at new ways to improve the quality care for young people. She is currently exploring how to use research and training, particularly around cognitive behavioural therapy to help inform staff practice.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There were no requirements or recommendations made during this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to three young people aged between 11 and 18 years (11 and 17 years upon admission). Young people referred to the home who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is privately owned and managed.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 21/09/2016 Full Good 09/02/2016 Interim Improved effectiveness 08/09/2015 Full Good 30/01/2015 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 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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