Children's Home run by Benecare Limited in Kent

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 sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the inspection in October 2016, one recommendation was made. This related to improving the quality of risk assessments and providing clarity for staff regarding the behaviour prompting the concern. Risk assessments are current, and clearly outline the concerning behaviour with strategies to guide staff in protecting and supporting young people. This recommendation is met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are relaxed and happy living at the home. They reported positively on the support they receive from the staff and their experience living in the home. One young person stated that, ‘Everything is fine and staff are looking after me’. A parent of a young person described staff as ‘brilliant’, acknowledging the progress her child is making, the efforts staff make to protect her child and the excellent levels of communication from staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are making good progress. They benefit from the nurturing care provided by a staff team which is committed to promoting their welfare and well- being. Relationships between the staff and the young people are extremely positive. As young people develop trust in the adults who care for them, they respond to the support offered. One young person’s behaviour has improved considerably, with a significant reduction in incidents requiring physical intervention by staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff implement routines, structure and boundaries consistently so that young people experience predictable care, giving them a sense of stability and security. From this secure base they are making progress in many aspects of their lives. One young person is now attending school and engaging with their education after a significant period of not attending school. For others, staff are supporting them with their education as they approach the end of their time at school and are considering a future career path. A young person is sustaining a work placement which provides valuable experience of the workplace in their chosen career field.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A robust approach to safeguarding ensures the prompt identification of concerns. Managers work constructively and proactively with external agencies such as the police, to protect young people. There have been some recent incidents of a young person being absent from the home without permission. Staff responded conscientiously and persistently in trying to locate the young person and return them home. They also ensure that young people receive external specialist support to help them develop their ability to take responsibility for themselves and keep themselves safe. Such support includes a specialist child sexual exploitation worker, alcohol and substance misuse specialists and sexual health advisors.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers are dedicated to continually improving the quality of care for young people. The registered manager has compiled a detailed development plan, linked to the quality of care review, which focuses on enhancing the experience of young people living at the home and promoting their positive outcomes. Quality assurance has a high priority, with managers diligently monitoring record keeping, care plans and key-work sessions to ensure that young people are receiving relevant support to meet their needs. All incidents are closely reviewed and analysed to identify where staff practice can be improved to more effectively assist young people in their development.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Strong and effective leadership and management of the committed staff team enables young people to have a positive experience living at the home. Young people make progress and have their specific and complex needs met to a high standard.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 13/10/2016 Full Good 17/03/2016 Interim Declined effectiveness 26/11/2015 Full Requires improvement 10/02/2015 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 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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