Clayfields House Secure Unit

Inspection report children’s home: SC036740 1 SC036740 Registered provider: Nottinghamshire County Council Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This secure children’s home is managed by a local authority. It is approved by the Department for Education to restrict young people’s liberty. The children’s home can accommodate up to 20 young people, who are aged between 10 and 17 years. It provides accommodation for up to 14 young people placed by the Youth Custody Service and has up to four places for young people accommodated under section 25 of the Children Act 1989. Admission of any young person under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who is under 13 years of age requires the approval of the Secretary of State. The commissioning of health services in this home is the statutory responsibility of NHS England under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Education is provided on site.

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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.

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and young people since the most recent 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

Progress has been made on seven of the requirements made at the last inspection. One is being repeated. Two education and one health-related recommendations have not been considered. These will be assessed at the next full inspection. Inspection report children’s home: SC036740 2 At the last inspection, concerns were identified in relation to staff consistency in carrying out checks on young people when in their bedrooms. This was particularly for the children who had been identified as being at risk of self-harm. This requirement has been addressed. Observations made and records checked show that practice in this area is now robust and that staff are alert to risks. Risk management plans are explicit and staff implement them in practice. Additionally, advice and guidance in managing self- harming behaviours is provided by health professionals, such as a psychiatrist and a psychologist. This assists the staff and children in understanding behaviours and

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The recording of children’s complaints and their resolutions has improved since the last inspection. This means that there is now evidence to show that issues raised have been addressed to the satisfaction of the complainants.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Recording and stock control of medication is now audited and monitored effectively. Consequently, members of staff are administering medication to the children at the correct times and in the right doses.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Samples of supervision records show that supervision occurs regularly, in line with the organisation’s policy. The sessions ensure that the impact of working with children who may display challenging behaviours is fully considered and explored. This is an improvement since the last inspection.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection a requirement was made in relation to ensuring that all relevant details were included in records of single separation. This has not been achieved. Children’s views are inconsistently recorded following these incidents. This has not been identified during monitoring by managers. The requirement is therefore repeated. In addition, a requirement has been made to improve the quality of management monitoring.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Records of restraint were examined at this inspection. It was noted that there were two incidents in which a child was held in the prone position. The safety of the children involved was ensured during the incidents. However, evaluation, monitoring and scrutiny by the managers after the events were lacking in depth.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Records written after monitoring visits carried out by an independent person show that the safeguarding of the children has been considered and commented upon. This requirement has now been addressed.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The views of all stakeholders are sought by managers during reviews of the quality of service. This addresses the requirement made at the last inspection.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Transition planning for the children by members of staff is conscientious. Mobility plans are drawn up to meet their needs and take into consideration their vulnerabilities and risks. Transition plans are implemented at a pace that children can cope with. This process prepares children for their next moves, whether these are to another secure Inspection report children’s home: SC036740 3 provision or to the community.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/07/2018 Full Good 08/03/2018 Interim Declined in effectiveness 23/05/2017 Full Outstanding 06/12/2016 Interim Declined in effectiveness

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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, 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

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13(1)(a)(b)(2)(h))

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Requirement Due date

This is with reference to managers ensuring that they maintain 31/01/2019 Inspection report children’s home: SC036740 4 oversight of restraint records and records of single separation so that shortfalls and practice can be rigorously assessed and addressed. The registered person must ensure that within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes all required information. (Regulation 35(3)(a)(i-viii))

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Requirement Due date

This is in relation to ensuring that all records of single separation are kept up to date so that managers can monitor them effectively, and the young people’s views are consistently recorded. 31/01/2019

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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: SC036740 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Nottinghamshire County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Shelagh Mitchell

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Inspectors

Paul Taylor, social care inspector Shaun Common, Lead Professional Secure Estate Inspection report children’s home: SC036740 6 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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Inspectors

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