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 in effectiveness . The manager has met the three recommendations raised at the last inspection. All new staff now receive supervision in line with the provider’s policy. The previous shortfall relating to the lack of signatures on documentation is resolved, with all records now consistently signed. The manager has reviewed and updated the risk assessments relating to lone working arrangements. Three children live at the home. There have been no admissions or discharges since the last inspection. One of the children is due to move to independent living later this year. The child is apprehensive about this pending transition. They said, ‘I would stay here for ever if I could.’ Staff are working closely with the child to ensure that they are well prepared for the future. The learning of practical skills is

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

encouraged, alongside offering consistent daily emotional support. This promotes confidence and encourages the child to visualise a successful future. All of the children are making good progress. There have been no safeguarding incidents, children going missing from the home or physical interventions since the last inspection. A child said, ‘ I feel really safe here. If I have any problems, I can go to any of the staff. They all listen. I love it here.’ All of the staff have completed mandatory safeguarding training and are aware of the whistleblowing procedures. This means that the staff have the necessary skills to keep children safe. The dedicated staff team is committed to making improvements. Since the last inspection, the team has introduced an outcome and achievement album. This details the children’s involvement in local events and their engagement with the local community. These activities help the children to feel invested in the area in

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

which they live. The albums help the children to build fond memories of their time in the home. The manager oversees, monitors and regularly updates the comprehensive care plans and risk management plans. The staff take action to address concerns quickly and they work closely with other professionals. A social worker said, ‘The home is a pleasure to work with. The manager keeps me informed consistently. I receive good-quality weekly reports, and the staff understand how to work in complete partnership.’ The manager and staff celebrate good behaviour and they are proactive in addressing any poor behaviour immediately. The staff record the positive and negative consequences that they have used in response to the children’s behaviour. The children can choose an activity as a treat after they have achieved well at school. On the occasions when a sanction is given as the result of negative behaviour, it is proportionate. Staff discuss the sanctions with the child to help

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them to reflect and understand. This helps children to recognise and address unwanted behaviours. Staff supervision is of good quality, with discussions in relation to training and development. A staff member said, ‘I feel supported in my role. My personal development is encouraged. It’s a good team that works well together.’ The manager understands the importance of staff updating their training. The staff benefit from training that equips them to meet the ongoing and changing needs of the children. The staff promote and support the children’s health needs through regular monitoring and ensuring that they attend all health appointments. Healthy living is encouraged by staff; one child has ceased their use of tobacco. The children continue to take part in a range of activities out of the home, including cricket and going to the gym. The manager and staff work extremely well with education professionals. One of

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the children now attends full-time education. A teacher said, ‘The staff continually motivate and encourage attendance. They understand the child; his significant improvement is a result of this.’ Another child has secured part-time work, which includes training. The staff are pursuing alternative education provision to support him alongside his part-time work. A child who was attending college experienced a difficult time. This could have resulted in the college placement ending prematurely. However, the manager has shown tenacity and advocated for the child throughout this difficult time. This consistent support has resulted in all of the children participating in learning that will increase their future prospects.

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Information about this children’s home

This home is one of a group of homes run by a large independent provider. It offers care for up to three children who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

10/02/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

11/03/2015 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 0300123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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