Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Halton

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, one young person has made a positive and planned transition into foster care. Another young person arrived at the home in July 2016. His progress is excellent and staff have worked tirelessly to understand his needs and demonstrate a very detailed knowledge of how best to meet his needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Initially, the young person exhibited very challenging behaviour. He was unable to accept the boundaries asserted by staff. Staff have sought to de-escalate behaviour on all occasions. As a last resort, staff have intervened physically in a manner least restrictive to prevent the young person from harming himself or others. Records show that the young person has been missing on occasions and staff have responded proactively and appropriately to prevent similar instances from occurring. There are no recent incidents requiring physical intervention or episodes of going missing from the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager reviews and evaluates incidents effectively. Practice in the home has evolved positively as a result. The young person has benefited from high quality care delivered by a committed team. The team is consistent in delivering strategies outlined in the young person’s behaviour management plan. Consequently, the young person’s behaviour is much more positive. The young person is now enjoying good relationships with staff and is becoming increasingly safe at the home. One family member said, ‘He has calmed down a lot; when he comes to mine, he is brilliant and is doing really well.’ There have been prolonged periods of much improved behaviour without clear evidence of positive reinforcement of such behaviour. A recommendation is made for staff to reward the young person consistently for his efforts.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Historically, the young person has not been fully committed to education. He is engaging well in a progressive plan to return to full-time mainstream education. His lifestyle is becoming more active and staff at the home encourage a healthy and balanced diet. The young person benefits from in-house therapeutic input and accesses additional mental health support from other healthcare professionals. He is engaging extremely well. His general health and self-esteem are improving as a result. The young person has reduced his level of prescription medication required because staff have encouraged a structured evening routine.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff report that the registered manager of the home is a strong leader and works well with the deputy to ensure the efficient running of the home. The manager works well in partnership with placing authorities and other agencies. There is significant evidence of leaders constructively challenging other agencies who have not fulfilled their statutory duties.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection, there were three recommendations made. Leaders ensure that staff have appraisals of their performance and the young person has a detailed risk management plan containing strategies for all identified behaviours of concern. One recommendation is repeated. This is in relation to team members requiring appropriate training in order to deliver effective supervision to other members of staff.

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for one child who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is part of a large private organisation that also offers specialist educational provision, fostering services and adult residential care services nationally.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 21/06/2016 Full Good 28/01/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 23/06/2015 Full Good 05/02/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further, the service should take account of the following recommendations:  The registered person must have systems in place so that all staff receive supervision of their practice from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional. In particular, ensure that training records demonstrate that staff undertaking supervision are suitably qualified and experienced. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.2)  Staff should understand factors that affect children’s motivation to behave in a socially acceptable way. Staff should encourage an enthusiasm for positive behaviour through the use of positive behaviour strategies in line with the child’s relevant plans. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 39, paragraph 8.13)

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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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