Children's home run by Pathway Care Solutions Ltd in Bolton

Inspection report children’s home: SC462149 1 SC462149 Registered provider: Pathway Care Solutions II Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to care for one young person who has emotional and behavioural difficulties. It is owned and managed by a private organisation.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person has lived in this home since it was re-registered 18 months ago. In that time, and specifically since the last inspection, he has made very good progress. He is doing especially well with his education. This includes academic subjects, alternative education awards, and work experience. His tutor commented on his progress stating: ‘He is much more focused, less disjointed. He understands the importance of education in his development. He is doing fantastically. He has really come on in leaps and bounds.’

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person takes more pride in his appearance. He has lost a significant amount of weight through physical exercise and improved eating habits. He continues to work hard on his personal hygiene. This helps to improve his confidence and self-esteem. Inspection report children’s home: SC462149 2 The young person is preparing to move to semi-independent supported accommodation early next year. This move has stalled on several occasions, through no fault of his or the home, and he has coped with these disappointments very well. Staff have steadfastly challenged the agencies and professionals involved in his transition who have failed to act effectively or in a timely manner. Staff continue to support him to learn independence skills. A detailed independence tracker monitors the progress he is making in areas including shopping, healthy living, cleaning, cooking, and managing finances.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person recognises that living in this home has had a positive effect on his life, and acknowledges the impact of staff and the manager on his development. His progress owes much to the stability of the staff team, their consistent practice, and their dedication to improving his life chances. The consistency of staff also underpins the improvements in his behaviour. The team’s unswerving approach to his behaviour provides the boundaries and sense of discipline that have helped him to improve his interactions with others. He is now more able to reflect on his behaviour and understands the importance of positive relationships. The number of incidents of challenging behaviour has dramatically reduced.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person’s progress is recorded and monitored, and a weekly summary report is produced. Monitoring by the independent visitor and the manager’s own monitoring scrutinise all aspects of service delivery, including staffing and the young person’s progress. A good home improvement plan identifies focus areas for development. Progress in these areas is recorded monthly, with photographs and reports providing evidence of achievements.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work in partnership with others including education staff, fitness trainers, and health specialists to help the young person progress. Staff continue to learn from partnership working. They also receive training in topics such as health and safety, equality and diversity, safeguarding, medication, fire safety and restorative justice.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two requirements were made at the last inspection. These related to shortfalls in the management of allegations. The shortfalls were swiftly rectified, and discussions at staff meetings have ensured learning for all staff. No requirements or recommendations are made at this inspection.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/06/2017 Full Good 09/12/2016 Interim Improved effectiveness 28/06/2016 Full Requires improvement 14/12/2015 Interim Not judged Inspection report children’s home: SC462149 3

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the differences made to the lives of children and young people. They watched how professional staff work with children and young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care provided. Wherever possible, they talked to children and 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.

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Information about this inspection

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

Using the ‘Social care common inspection framework’, this inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, 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’. Inspection report children’s home: SC462149 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Pathway Care Solutions II Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 1 Merchants Place, River Street, Bolton BL2 1BX

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Inspector(s)

Judith Longden, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC462149 5 achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector(s)

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Inspector(s)

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