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 departure and one new admission to the home. The young person currently in placement transferred from another home within the organisation in order to promote his welfare and safety. He is benefiting from a solo placement, where he receives highs levels of care and support. Consequently, the young person is thriving because of the relationships he has built with his staff team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff have supported the young person to develop successful strategies for managing his emotions, and he is becoming more resilient as a result of this. The young person has access to a range of specialist services to promote his physical and emotional well-being, including smoking cessation and therapeutic services. There are significant improvements with the young person’s personal care and he is taking pride in his appearance. This shows that he is developing a more positive self-image.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Previously, the young person has struggled to establish and maintain friendships. However, with the effective support and enthusiasm of the staff, his self- confidence and social skills have improved. As a result, he has made friends in the local community and is enjoying new experiences, such as going to the youth club.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person is benefiting from living in a safe and secure environment, and has not been missing from the home. In addition, there have been no physical interventions since the last inspection. Positive behaviour is reinforced, praised and encouraged, and records of key-work sessions demonstrate that negative behaviour is challenged and discussed. This approach means that sanctions are rarely used. The manager has established effective working relationships with safeguarding; allegations are handled quickly and effectively, and appropriate action is taken to safeguard young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has addressed the two recommendations raised at the last inspection. The cellar door has been replaced with a fire door, as required by the fire risk assessment. The manager and staff have implemented child-friendly care plans, and this supports the young person to understand and contribute to his plans. It also helps him to see the progress he is making towards his identified goals.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Detailed risk management and behaviour management plans are in place to support the staff team to care safely for the young person. A risk management strategy currently in place involves the locking of the kitchen door at night. However, the risk assessment has not been reviewed in recent months to assess if this strategy needs to remain in place. The home is well maintained. However, the carpet on the stairs is showing signs of wear and tear.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the service and is fully committed to improving outcomes for the young person. Both internal and external monitoring ensure that the focus remains on continued improvements in the quality of care.

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Information about this children’s home

This service is a privately run children’s home. The home provides care and accommodation for one young person who may have behavioural and/or emotional difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 12/07/2016 Full Good 23/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 02/12/2015 Full Good 03/03/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. The registered person must comply with the given timescales.

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendations:  Ensure that all parts of the home are kept clean, decorated and well maintained. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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Recommendations

 Just as in a family home, children should be able to access all shared areas of their home unless there are specific reasons why this would not meet the child’s needs. Any decision to limit a child’s access to any area of the home must only be made where this is intended to safeguard the child’s welfare. All decisions should be informed by rigorous assessment of that child’s needs, be properly recorded and kept under regular review. This specifically relates to locking the kitchen at night. (‘Guide to children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.10)

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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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