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 previous inspection in November 2016, one requirement was made. This related to ensuring that the registered manager compiled a development plan for the home to support continuous improvement in the quality of care provided for young people. A comprehensive development plan is now in place, which clearly sets out the areas for improvement and which has a clear focus on the needs of young people. This requirement is met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make significant progress as a result of the stability and safety provided by the staff team. Through nurturing, individualised care young people are developing their independence skills, their particular interests and moving positively towards adulthood. One young person recently moved from the home to an adult placement. This move was well planned, taking into consideration the young person’s concerns and anxieties. The young person had a gradual and successful introduction to their new home and new carers.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are aware of young people’s specific developmental needs. Staff carefully and sensitively introduce young people to new social experiences and activities, building their confidence and supporting them to establish peer relationships. Young people are progressing well in education with excellent attendance.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Through positive and meaningful relationships with staff, young people with communication difficulties are able to make their views known. They are confident that staff will support them and advocate on their behalf to express their wishes and feelings. As a result of this approach, contact with one young person’s former foster family has increased considerably leading to positive outcomes for the young person and the foster family.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s behaviour is excellent. Staff know them very well, understand their needs and respond with patience and sensitivity. Young people trust the staff, who provide consistent routines and structure. Staff implement strategies to keep the young people safe and assist them in managing their emotions. Staff rarely use physical intervention and only to prevent harm to young people, such as in situations where young people display high levels of anxiety which may lead to self-harming behaviour.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and deputy manager have continued to drive forward improvements within the home. A new outcome measuring tool has been introduced with a focus on assessing young people’s specific needs and linking targeted key-working to address particular areas of concern. This emphasis on ensuring that young people’s precise development needs are identified ensures that staff support is relevant and effective. Currently staff are supporting young people’s increasing awareness and understanding of different emotions using appropriate resources in frequent key-work sessions. Monthly reviews of the impact of this approach ensure that the support for the young people promotes their development and positive outcomes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

With a sharp focus on quality assurance, managers are systematically improving record keeping and developing the staff to take more responsibility. Senior care staff are commencing a level 2 management course to advance their knowledge and skills in leading a team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager provides strong and effective leadership to a staff team which is committed to providing high quality care for young people. Young people’s welfare and well-being is central to staff practice, which focuses on providing opportunities for young people to enhance their development and their independence skills.

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. It is operated by a private organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 02/11/2016 Full Good 26/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 02/11/2015 Full Requires improvement 03/03/2015 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 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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