Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Lancashire

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 young person who lives at this home has made outstanding progress in all areas of her life. This is recognised by the young person herself, who commented, ‘I am doing things better now because they’ve [the staff] helped me.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person described having very good relationships with all of her support staff and referred to them as ‘kind’, ‘funny’ and ‘caring’. She said, ‘I can talk to them about anything. They are always there for me.’ When asked if she felt the staff took her views into account, the young person said, ‘Yes. It’s all about what I think.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A parent of the young person expressed extreme satisfaction with the home, describing staff as ‘brilliant’. The parent said, ‘They treat her so well. We know she is in such safe hands. She has become the person she was always meant to be and that is down to them.’ A social worker commented that the home had surpassed all expectations, and described the care and support provided to the young person as ‘outstanding’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person is engaging positively in education for the first time. Her attendance is excellent. Staff from the home are on hand to support the young person throughout her school day should this be required. The frequency of the young person requiring this support is decreasing as she gains confidence and adjusts to the school routine.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The deputy manager has carried out a very positive piece of work with the local college that the young person wishes to attend when she leaves school in the summer. Links have been made with college support staff and discussions have started in relation to what support will be available for the young person. A member of the college support staff recently attended the young person’s education review to help them gain an understanding of her needs and commence planning. The deputy manager’s proactive approach has helped to ensure that the correct level of support will be in place for the young person when she starts her college life. Staff support the young person’s health effectively. They regularly liaise with health care professionals and have worked closely with them to assist in a review of the young person’s treatment and medication. Staff support the young person to lead a healthy lifestyle, for example by assisting her to plan a healthy menu in accordance

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person receives a good level of support to maintain contact with her loved ones, who live a considerable distance away. Staff transport the young person on a regular basis to see her family and facilitate telephone contact on an ongoing basis. Supporting young people to maintain important relationships supports their emotional well-being and lets them know they are valued.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person regularly takes part in a wide variety of activities. These include various sports, going to football matches and visiting theme parks. The young person engages happily in these activities with staff and expresses her enjoyment of them. She described looking forward to a holiday with staff, which is planned for later in the year. These opportunities support the young person to learn new skills and grow in confidence.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are currently in the process of working with external professionals to develop the young person’s pathway plan to independence. The young person has now commenced a programme to assist her in developing skills for independent living such as budgeting, shopping and meal preparation. Supporting young people to acquire these skills helps them to adapt to independent living and succeed in adulthood.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person has adapted exceptionally well to the routines and structures in the home. As a result of this and her positive relationships with staff, she has not engaged in any risky behaviours. There have been no episodes of the young person being missing from home and no concerns about her behaviour, either inside or outside the home. In agreement with external professionals, the young person’s free time has been increased and she uses this wisely, returning in accordance with agreed times.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home continues to benefit from effective leadership. Staff report a positive and supportive environment within which they feel able to express their views or raise concerns. There is a low turnover of staff, which means the young person receives care from consistent people who know her well.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has completed a review of staff training and enhanced the core programme provided to staff. The deputy manager has undertaken further qualifications and it is planned that all staff at team leader level or above will be encouraged to obtain level 5 qualifications.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Training in relation to the specific needs of the young person who lives at the home has been arranged for all staff. This will assist them in providing safe and effective support. In addition, enhanced training in a number of areas including child sexual exploitation, radicalisation and safeguarding is planned to develop the staff team further.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager, closely supported by the home’s deputy manager, continues to monitor quality and safety across the service in an effective way. The registered manager remains committed to continuous improvement and described a number of planned developments. This means that the young person who lives at the home benefits from a constantly developing service.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for one young person who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is privately owned and managed.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 07/12/2016 Full Good 23/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 18/11/2015 Full Good 06/03/2015 Interim Improved 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 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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