Children's Home run by Pathway Care Solutions Group Limited in Cornwall

Inspection report children’s home: SC482275 1 SC482275 Registered provider: Pathway Care Solutions Group Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This service provides care for up to four children. It is part of a large national organisation. However, it is one of only two children’s homes in the south west of England.

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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. At the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children receive good-quality, individual care that meets and adapts to their needs. This is because oversight by the registered manager is good and direction to staff is clear. The quality of the care planning documentation has some outstanding features. It demonstrates how well children are known and understood. This documentation transfers into practice well and results in good-quality care. In addition, risks to children are reduced.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are making good progress in all aspects of their lives. Educational attendance and achievement are important to the children and staff alike. Children are proud of their accomplishments and hold aspirations for their futures. The team recognises and celebrates its successes with them. Inspection report children’s home: SC482275 2 Children’s emotional well-being has improved. Incidents and risks for children have reduced significantly. This is because of the specialist support they receive and the positive and trusting relationships they have built with the staff team. These relationships promote honest and open discussions. Consequently, the risks for children are understood and managed well.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has an excellent understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of this service. His understanding of the children and commitment to clinical psychological supervision ensure that the care children receive is well informed and meets their needs. The registered manager leads by example and is respected and supported by his team.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager is a strong advocate for children. His determination to get things right is central to his practice. For example, despite not always being fully included in discussions about potential placements, he robustly challenges when being pressed to accept children for whom this service is not suitable. His determination ensures that he achieves what is right for children.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/05/2018 Full Good 07/02/2018 Full Inadequate 11/10/2017 Interim Not judged 22/03/2017 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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Recommendations Due date

Ensure that the registered manager is fully involved in all discussions and decisions in respect of children being considered to live in this home. 30/01/2019 Inspection report children’s home: SC482275 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’.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Pathway Care Solutions Group Limited

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Children’s home details

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

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Inspector

Tracey Ledder, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC482275 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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