Children's Home run by South West Childcare Services in Plymouth

Inspection report children’s home: 1254740 1 Registered provider: South West Childcare Services Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is part of a small organisation located in the South West of England.

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Information about this children’s home

The children’s home is registered to provide care and accommodation for two children who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: Outstanding

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 17 October 2017

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

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

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers ensure that when children move from this home they do so in a planned and positive way. One child successfully moved into a semi-independent home. Staff continue to maintain regular contact with the child and provide support that has ensured that the child’s needs have been at the centre of the care plan. Another child has moved back to live with their family. The manager has continued to support this arrangement through regular contact and visits to the family home. Both children continue to make progress and are proud of their achievements.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers have ensured that children coming to live in this home have a Inspection report children’s home: 1254740 2 positive experience of moving in. Children are welcomed by staff who demonstrate warmth and nurture. The children’s individual needs, wishes and feelings are taken into account, helping them to feel cared for and safe.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers ensure that relationships between the children and the staff are based on good communication and positive interactions. Children are empowered to make the right choices. Relationships are built on mutual trust and respect. This approach to care results in a calm household where children make positive choices and can be proud of their achievements.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children benefit from living in a home that presents as a regular family home. It does not stand out as being different from the other homes close by. This is important to the children. They said that they do not see this as their house, they see it as their home, and they really love living here.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers ensure that the children receive exceptional care and unconditional affection from the staff. Children benefit from regular hugs and praise. This approach supports their emotional well-being effectively and enables them to hold aspirations about their futures.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered individuals have not ensured that reports completed by the independent visitor have been shared by them with the appropriate agencies including Ofsted. This has not impacted on the care that children receive, but it has prevented other agencies from having regular independent information about the care provided to children.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/10/2017 Full Outstanding Inspection report children’s home: 1254740 3

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

44: Independent person: visits and reports

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Requirement Due date

(7) The independent person must provide a copy of the independent person’s report to— (a) HMCI; (b) upon request, the local authority for the area in which the home is located; (c) the placing authorities of children. 01/04/2018

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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: 1254740 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: South West Childcare Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 46 Durnford Street, First Floor Flat, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3QN

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Inspector

Tracey Ledder, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: 1254740 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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