Children's home run by Broadwood Residential Limited in Rossendale

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 . There have been no requirements or recommendations made because of this inspection. The majority of the young people continue to make significant strides with the support of the dedicated staff team. Records demonstrate that young people are engaging well and have a clear understanding of their care planning. This has prompted some considerable breakthroughs in their development. The young people were not able to contribute directly to this inspection due to participating in their well-organised daily routines, but their documented views evidenced they are happy with no concerns. Placement plans for each young person are up to date and reflect the most recent reviews by the placing authority. Staff have taken the necessary steps to ensure that all documentation for the young people is signed and dated. All recording

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

reviewed evidenced the improvement; therefore, the recommendation made at the full inspection has been met. Some young people have successfully achieved and maintained a good level of independence. Staff have been proactive in their efforts to ensure that all young people understand and actively pursue opportunities to practise their newly obtained skills. Young people can now confidently budget their finances, travel independently and maintain employment. The longest residing young person is certain that he is ready for semi-independent living, and staff are supporting his placement aspirations by challenging housing decisions that they deem not to be in his best interest. Meticulous planning contributed to some young people safely spending time with their keyworkers on holiday abroad. This provided an opportunity for young people to engage and develop their relationships with staff in an informal setting. The

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

experience provided young people with time for reflection on their time in the home, while contributing to their self-confidence, social interactions and understanding of other cultures. Safeguarding the young people is given the highest priority by staff. There have been no serious concerns relating to the young people being placed at risk. Staff have effectively intervened and taught the young people the importance of keeping themselves safe. This is evidenced in records of discussions with the young people following incidents that could have comprised their safety. Education is supported and encouraged for all young people. Staff have effectively risk assessed and actively engaged with educational professionals to allow a young person to travel and attend college independently while making appropriate friendships with peers. This is quite an accomplishment considering staff previously supervised his attendance. The young person has been able to develop confidence

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

socially and is achieving academically. Young people are encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles. Some young people have been experimenting with cannabis that warranted staff intervention. Formal key working sessions and informal discussions with staff allowed young people to reflect and realise the negative impact that cannabis could have on their progress. The forward thinking of management is consistently developing new ways of improving staff practice with young people. The manager has recently incorporated into care planning, for all young people, a checklist of observable behaviours that may cause concern within a home or school environment. This practice enhances managers’ ability to assess and track how the needs of the young people change over time. Managers thoroughly address all complaints by the young people, with particular sensitivity when they involve staff. For example, in one instance a member of staff

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

was deployed to another home because a young person could not move past an issue, despite efforts of restorative justice. The decision ensured that the young person remained comfortable and settled without placing staff in an awkward position, eventually allowing the young person and staff to resolve the complaint. Two new members of staff have been safely recruited to join the team. Managers ensure that all pre-employment information is scrutinised and verified prior to appointment. New staff receive a thorough induction along with regular supervision, where they discuss the young people, duties and responsibilities. This practice helps to ensure that only safe and appropriate adults care for the young people. The monitoring of the service has been exceptional. Monthly monitoring by the independent visitor has successfully provided an external overview of the home that is promptly reviewed by managers. The reports since the last inspection have

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

been timely and are a true reflection of the lives of the young people. The home continues to be well maintained, with a spacious garden that provides young people with ample space to engage as a group or individually. Plans are in hand to update the kitchen. Young people benefit from a high-quality domestic environment.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

14/01/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

04/02/2015 Interim Declined in effectiveness

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What does the children’s home need to do to improve?

There were no requirements and recommendations made at this inspection.

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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 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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