Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report children‟s home: SC483856 1 SC483856 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a large private organisation and provides care and accommodation for five children who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There is a registered manager who has been in post since 20 March 2018.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children‟s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/07/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good 20/01/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report children‟s home: SC483856 2 12/08/2016 Full Good 23/11/2015 Full Good Inspection report children‟s home: SC483856 3

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Statutory requirement

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, 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

For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), ensure that an individual who works in the home in a care role has the appropriate qualification if, by the relevant date, the individual has attained—

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Requirement Due date

the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or

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Requirement Due date

a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma.

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Requirement Due date

in the case of an individual who starts working in a care role in a home after 1st April 2014, the date which falls 2 years after the date on which the individual started working in a care role in a home. (Regulation 32(4)(a)(b)(5)(a)) 03/08/2018

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The positive effect of changes implemented following the last inspection, including the decision to move two young people, is now apparent. A stable and cohesive staff team means that young people receive consistent care. A young person said, „Everything has changed for the better.‟ This was a sentiment that was echoed by staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Young people are each making good progress because of the individualised care and support they receive. Staff know the young people well and understand their diverse individual needs. Staff are sensitive to each young person‟s emotional well-being, and adapt levels of support accordingly.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, the home has been redecorated throughout. Young people Inspection report children‟s home: SC483856 4 value the improvements and benefit from the homely environment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff strive to engage all young people in education, and to structure daily routines around this. Three young people have excellent school attendance records, and most are achieving well in their education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Young people learn independent living skills in a manner appropriate to their age and development. One young person has applied for a job and was preparing for the interview with the staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Young people are generally in good health. They have good opportunities and experiences, regularly mixing with peers in the local community, including attending scouts, and undertaking challenges such as walking up Snowdon. This builds their self- esteem and confidence.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff are committed to maintaining the safety and well-being of the young people. Individual risk assessments are regularly reviewed to ensure that any changes are recorded. The information is shared among the staff to ensure that young people receive consistent care.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

All staff receive training in managing behaviours and the use of de-escalation methods. Since the last inspection, there have been very few incidents of physical intervention. When sanctions have been used, they have been well recorded and proportionate.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Some young people are using their free time safely. The home‟s area risk assessment provides information on locations that young people need to avoid. Staff teach young people how to use the internet safely and how to keep safe while in the community.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

There have been occasions when young people did not return from visits with friends. When this happens, the staff follow the missing-from-home procedures. They acknowledge that young people want to be with their friends. Staff visit the homes of young people‟s friends to ensure that they are safe and well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager continues to work towards her level 5 management qualification. The manager is experienced and has a good understanding of the young people‟s needs. She is a dedicated and motivated leader who has good oversight of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home‟s statement of purpose sets out the aims and objectives of the service. The manager monitors the service on a regular basis. She evaluates the progress of young people and considers the plans for the service. Inspection report children‟s home: SC483856 5 The manager provides her staff with regular supervision that is of good quality. Monthly staff meetings provide a forum for staff to discuss young people‟s progress and any practice issues. All new staff complete induction training. They familiarise themselves with policies, procedures and practice in the home. Three staff who have been working at the home for more than two years have still to complete their level 3 diploma in caring for children and young people. A requirement has been made to address this.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is approachable. It is evident that the young people have good relationships with her and are relaxed in her company. She gains young people‟s opinions on their care, and supports them to attend their meetings and to share their views on their care and long-term plans.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works well with social workers, education staff and health professionals. This collaborative approach ensures that young people receive care that is specific to their needs. This is also effective in helping young people to make positive progress in terms of their individual goals, including keeping themselves safe from harm. One social worker said, „I feel that the placement has gone above and beyond during my time working alongside them. The manager, deputy and staff members are child focused, professional in their approach and go out of the way to ensure that each child achieves in the best possible way.‟

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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

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: SC483856 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Cambian Childcare Limited, Waterfront, Hammersmith Embankment, Chancellors Road, London, Middlesex W6 9RU

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Inspector:

Elaine Clare: social care inspector Inspection report children‟s home: SC483856 7 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:

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Inspector:

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