Children's home run by Crystal Care Solutions Limited in Cheshire East

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

The recommendation made at the last inspection in relation to sanctions is now met. Young people confirm, and records evidence, that sanctions imposed for inappropriate behaviour are proportionate and are agreed by them. This new strategy has enabled young people to modify their behaviour. This has resulted in young people receiving rewards for acceptable behaviour, which they respond to very well.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person has been admitted and discharged since the last inspection. He was supported through a planned assessment as requested by his placing authority. This enabled preparation and a smooth transition to another placement that provides education on-site. The staff supported this young person through the move to his new placement, which resulted in him being able to make a successful adjustment to this change. Ongoing support by staff has been provided to the young person through visits and telephone calls.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Plans are in place for him and the current young person in the home, who remain good friends, to meet up and enjoy an activity together with the staff. This demonstrates recognition of how important such ongoing contact is for young people, as often they have experienced attachment and loss difficulties in their early lives.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff work hard to provide a high standard of interior decoration and have created a very attractive homely environment for young people to live in. The young person has personalised his own bedroom, choosing wallpaper and decorations. The bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and garden are clean, and are maintained to a high standard. The staff take great care to ensure the personal safety of the young person, while maintaining his dignity and privacy.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person is settled in the home and responding to the safe, nurturing care provided by staff. Through sensitive, individualised support, he has developed trusting relationships with staff and confirmed that he is able to share his concerns knowing that staff will listen and take action. Since his starting point in the home the young person has made very good progress. Through professional partnership working with his school, the young person has maintained regular attendance at school and he is achieving academically.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff promote positive contact with the young person’s friends and family. He is supported to see and remain in contact with people who are important to him. Staff liaise well with parents and carers. They keep all significant people updated about the young person’s well-being and ensure that good relationships are sustained.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person has built trusting, amicable relationships with the staff. He appreciates his key worker and identifies specific members of staff who he gets on well with. Key-working sessions have a clear focus on the young person’s specific needs, such as dealing with emotions linked to previous attachment difficulties. Staff follow the advice provided by an external therapeutic professional and support the young person to manage his emotional, social and psychological well- being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There is a range of activities provided to support the young person to develop his confidence and integrate into the wider community. The young person is encouraged to choose and participate in enjoyable activities. These include attending the local youth zone, being part of a sports team and fell walking, and he is also considering the benefits of joining the air cadets. The young person is active and this contributes to his physical health and welfare.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Systems for recording and managing safeguarding concerns are robust. Staff training is up to date with the current local child protection board and safeguarding procedures in the home. There have been no incidents to cause concern in relation to safeguarding issues. There have been no incidents of the young person leaving the home without permission, yet suitable procedures, understood by staff, are in place if such an incident should occur. No restraints have taken place and all staff are trained in behaviour management techniques. Staff work effectively with professionals such as the social worker, therapist and the local police. The young person’s risk assessments are up to date and regularly monitored by the registered manager. There are no current risks to the young person and his risk assessments are scored low.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager regularly evaluates the effectiveness of the staff and systems in the home through her in-house checks and monitoring. She acts on any actions reported within the detailed reports produced monthly by the independent person. There is a strong and commendable learning ethos evident in this home. The registered manager is keen for staff to develop their professional skills and competencies. She finds creative ways to support staff to develop their knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person was at school during the inspection and had an appointment after school. The inspector spoke with the young person on the telephone. He confirmed that he is happy and safe in the home and that he has no complaints about the care he receives.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No requirements or recommendations are made at the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home is privately owned, and is registered to accommodate two young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. All young people have access to a wide range of facilities and resources in the home. The home provides short-term to long-term residential placement for young people, as written in the home's statement of purpose document.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 14/11/2016 Full Good 10/08/2015 Full Good 01/06/2015 Interim Not judged 05/02/2015 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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