Children's home run by Keys Child Care Limited in Telford and Wrekin

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding at the full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the full inspection, there has been one young person discharged and one new young person admitted. The staff have provided the young people with support during these transitions.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are successful in developing strong relationships with the young people. Staff use these relationships and their in-depth knowledge of the young people to offer personalised care. As a result, all of the young people are making progress in respect of their education, and emotional and social development.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Enthusiastic and motivated staff support the young people to develop their confidence and social skills. This includes encouraging all of the young people to get involved in a range of positive activities such as swimming, bike riding and roller-skating. One young person, who previously would have been anxious to leave the house, is now affectionately described by staff as a ‘social butterfly’, as the young person takes part in activities most days, is involved in voluntary work, has lots of friends and is now applying for a part-time job. This is a fantastic achievement for this young person.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are creative in introducing behaviour management strategies. For example, a lucky dip rewards box gives the young people instant recognition for their good behaviour, with the uncertainty of what they will receive adding to the excitement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When the emotional health needs of some of the young people results in the need for physical interventions, staff take the time to reflect and learn. Furthermore, staff are proactive, using weighted blankets and offering pre-emptive physical affection so that the young people do not feel the need to display negative behaviours to prompt a physical hold.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The stable staff team is resilient, experienced and highly skilled. There are no staff vacancies.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the full inspection, no requirements or recommendations were raised.

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 06/12/2016 Full Outstanding 30/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 17/11/2015 Full Outstanding 04/03/2015 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 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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