Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Bolton

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 . Young people’s experience and progress remains steady since the last inspection. They are attending school, seeing their friends and participating in activities and opportunities to build their confidence. The staff are working very well with young people to help prepare them for living independently in the near future. They are sourcing college placements and encouraging young people to develop their skills in cooking, home maintenance, hygiene and budgeting. The staff have good relationships with young people, their families and partner agencies. Significant incidents are reported to the relevant authorities and they work together to protect young people. The young people’s complex behaviours continue to be well managed through staff reinforcing consistent boundaries and

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

providing guidance and direction. The staff spend time with young people, away from the group, to help them navigate their feelings and emotions more positively. The registered manager ensures that quality assurance systems are in place. For example, a detailed review of care practice, independent monitoring and a robust development plan all set the direction for improvement. The one recommendation from the last inspection is met, namely that risk assessments are now detailed and reflect the risks presented by young people and how these are managed by the staff. The staff are currently working on ‘memory books’ to capture each young person’s journey. The living environment is also being refreshed. Staff continue to support young people to see their family members, regardless of the long distances involved. Staff transport the young people back to their home town, as well as welcome family members into the home. This enables young

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

people to maintain significant relationships and to understand their identity. Notably, staff have worked successfully with parents to increase contact in the best interests of young people. The same young people remain living here and they are supported by a stable and suitably experienced staff team. The staff have regular training, supervisions and team meetings to keep them abreast of the changing needs of young people. They enjoy their work and are complimentary of the registered manager’s support and guidance.

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Information about this children’s home

The children’s home is one of a number of homes operated by a large private company. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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