Children's home run by Future In Mind Limited in Bolton

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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home was last inspected in August 2016. As a result of this inspection, the home is judged to have improved effectiveness. No requirements or recommendations have been raised as a result of this inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has taken action to address the two requirements that were made at the last inspection, in August 2016. The registered manager is having monthly supervision with the director of care. The records show that there is a significant improvement in the supervision that takes place on a regular basis. As a result, the manager receives better support and more feedback on her performance.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff roster now provides clear information about when the manager is on duty. This helps the staff and young people to be aware of the manager’s whereabouts, as she manages two homes within the company. The roster shows that the amount of time which the manager spends in each home is equally distributed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no admissions or discharges of young people since the last inspection. Both young people are settled and have sustained their placements in line with their care plans. Both young people continue to benefit from their placements. The young people are happy and thriving as a result of the excellent quality of care that they receive. A social worker commented on the improvement that a young person has made, and said, ‘She is doing fantastic and making amazing progress. Her independence skills are excellent. She now has her own door key to the home. This is an excellent home. I have no concerns.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are exceptionally safe and well. Young people do not place themselves at risk. They do not go missing from care or display behaviour that requires the use of physical intervention. Relationships are strong and trusting between young people and staff. Both young people are fit and well. A young person said, ‘I do not go missing from care. Staff just check our rooms to make sure they are tidy. There is nice food here. I attend the youth club twice a week. I am planning for the prom and will be looking for a dress.’ Young people grow in confidence because staff continue to offer them praise and rewards for their achievements. One young person is now able to spend time alone in the home as part of her planning for independence. The staff have worked in partnership with the social worker and the young person to risk assess and promote the move to independence. This has enabled the young person to

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

experience how it feels to live alone. For example, the young person has been given a key to the home and is able to spend time unaccompanied in the home for a specific period of time. Without this opportunity the young person would not get to experience this until she actually leaves care. As a result, her confidence and maturity have grown.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has improved the communication that takes place between young people and herself. The manager has engaged young people in undertaking a self- appraisal. This has helped young people to give the manager feedback on how they feel about their relationships with staff and with each other; their education provision; and their behaviour. Young people get an individual appointment slot to see the manager. As a result, young people feel valued and are empowered to speak out about the care that they receive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff confirm that the manager continues to implement change. For example, there is now a shift planner that helps to identify the tasks that are allocated to each staff member. This gives staff more responsibility and makes them feel valued. Additionally, staffing has increased. There is now a deputy to support the manager in the operation of the home. Staff have also benefited from internal promotion to senior positions. As a result, staffing levels increase and staff have opportunities to grow within the organisation. This improves the consistency of the home’s staffing and thus improves outcomes for the young people.

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is owned and operated by a private organisation and provides a specialist programme of therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a qualified therapist.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 02/08/2016 Full Outstanding 30/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 18/01/2016 Full Good 27/01/2015 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 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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