Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

Interim inspection report children’s home: SC457089 1 SC457089 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately operated children’s home. It provides care and accommodation for two young people, up to the age of 18, who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: not judged

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 20 December 2016

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection in October 2015. The home has had two further inspections. On both occasions, the home was not judged due to it being closed.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

At this interim inspection, the home was ‘not judged’.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This inspection has been conducted over the telephone with the responsible individual.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last interim inspection on 12 December 2016, two children have lived at the home, each for a short time. The home has been closed since September 2017.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The provider has appointed an independent person to visit and report on the children’s home during this period. Reports have been satisfactory.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

When the registered provider decides that the home should accept placements, they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention to do so. Interim inspection report children’s home: SC457089 2 The registered provider is in the process of recruiting a new manager and staff team in readiness for when the home reopens. Furthermore, the responsible person is updating the home’s statement of purpose and ensuring that all relevant health and safety checks are undertaken.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/12/2016 Interim Not judged 13/10/2016 Interim Not judged 01/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 14/10/2015 Full Good

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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’. Interim inspection report children’s home: SC457089 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Cambian Group, 4th Floor Waterfront Building, Chancellors Road, Hammersmith Embankment, London W6 9RU

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Inspector

Jackie Line, social care inspector Interim inspection report children’s home: SC457089 4 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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