Children's Home run by Reflexion Care Group Limited in Staffordshire

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 . The young person who continues to live at this home since the last inspection in November 2016 continues to make steady progress. The statutory requirement from the last inspection is met. The young person now spends increasing amounts of time in the classroom to complete academic studies. The education programme is varied and supported with outward bound activities and work experience on a farm. This diverse range of learning opportunities keeps the young person active, engaged in learning and addresses a significant shortfall in academic study. The young person now values education and gets up early to attend class, and is now keen to return to the home with homework to complete. The manager and staff work in partnership with the placing authority and they include the young person in placement planning. This joint working and inclusion

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

gives the young person a strong sense of permanence and security and he makes progress across all aspects of his life. The young person no longer goes missing since living at the home. Clear, concise and consistently implemented risk management strategies promote high levels of staff supervision. Staff insight and early intervention keep the young person safe. Staff are vigilant and have excellent insight into the triggers to the young person going missing. Risk and behaviour management is effective due to constant review of the young person’s daily behaviours and planned activities. Staff evaluate all incidents, both in terms of their own practice and the feelings of the young person. This approach leads to child-focused and contemporary behaviour management. The young person experiences positive relationships with staff and is more able to reflect and discuss the impact of his behaviour on others. These improvements in

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

behaviour promote positive relationships in the home, in school and contribute to a growing sense of good self-esteem. The young person’s sense of well-being consistently improves. Staff have good insight into his emotional welfare and how childhood experiences impact on current behaviours. For example, staff are skilled and knowledgeable about making family contact arrangements safe and supportive for the young person. The young person experiences improved health outcomes. Varied activities keep him fit, healthy and develop self-esteem, as he learns new skills and enjoys the staff being proud of his achievements. Helping staff with meals, including making a fruit salad for a school packed lunch each day, helps the young person develop good independence skills and promotes healthy eating. Regular medical checks and robust medication procedures protect the young person’s health. The manager and staff are also keen to work alongside mental

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

health agencies to support the young person’s health. They are able to challenge agencies in a positive way in order to identify and promote the young person’s needs. Quality of care is consistent due to strategic care planning and stable staffing arrangements. Staff and the young person maintain very positive relationships. Recording in the home is of exceptional quality. Such child-focused recording means the young person can return to and be able to understand the support he receives, the quality of relationships and his achievements. Independent and internal monitoring promote and identify excellent practice. Leadership is strong and the home operates efficiently and effectively. There are no shortfalls arising from this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home is registered for two children and young people who have emotional and/or behavioural and/or learning difficulties. Education and therapeutic services are part of this home’s statement of purpose.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

04/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

18/03/2015 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 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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