Children's Home run by Oasis Adolescent Services Ltd in Oldham

Interim inspection report children’s home: 1258975 1 Registered provider: Oasis Adolescent Services Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A limited company owns the home. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children and young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, which have led to associated trauma and complex behaviours. The home offers placements on both a planned and emergency basis. This home was registered on 16 October 2017. The manager’s registration was also completed at this time. During the inspection, the inspector spoke with two young people to gain their views about moving in and living at the home. Other professionals, including social workers, were also contacted to find out their views and opinions about the home and the support provided.

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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

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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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

Since the last inspection of the home, there have been four young people admitted to the home and three discharged. One young person was placed in an emergency. The placement was unsustainable due to the high needs of the young person and the plan was to move on to a specialist smaller home. However, the manager and staff sustained placement while a more appropriate placement was sourced and demonstrated some positive outcomes for this young person. Another young person has been supported to Interim inspection report children’s home: 1258975 2 return to his family in accordance with his and his family’s wishes. The staff worked in close partnership with the young person, his parents and the placing authority to enable this to happen in a planned and positive way.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two of the three young people currently living at the home have moved in over the past two months. However, despite this relatively short time, they have settled in well and are making good progress. For example, engagement with education has increased and, although half-term, young people were engaging in education via online work and had a planned educational sporting activity in the afternoon. Staff actively encourage education attendance and while waiting for a school placement, the manager organises tutors and challenges appropriately when there is a delay in educational placements being identified. Through the structured education and activities, young people are prepared for full-time attendance at education and this minimises the risk of non-engagement with formal education.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s health needs are clearly identified and supported. Some young people have a history of substance misuse. Staff work in partnership with other agencies to provide appropriate education and guidance to the young people. Because of the work being undertaken, substance misuse has decreased. Young people receive help and support with their emotional health and well-being. The home engages a clinical psychologist to provide direct work with young people. When a young person does not engage directly with this support, the psychologist attends staff meetings and supports staff with understanding and implementing strategies to understand and support the young person. A recent example of this is providing information on the autistic spectrum and supporting a young person with autism. This meant that staff were able to understand and implement strategies to help the young person manage some of his

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

anxieties and behaviours in planned and more effective manner.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people spoken with say that they feel very happy and relaxed at the home. One young person said, ‘I have experienced many care homes and I can honestly say this is the best one. From the moment I arrived, staff came out to greet me and make me feel welcome. They support us to all get along together and there is always something to do.’ Another young person said, ‘I really didn’t know what to expect and didn’t want to move here but I understand the reasons for my move. I have settled in well, like the staff and other young people and feel safe.’

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Placing social workers spoken with say that the home has had a positive impact for the young people they have placed. One social worker said, ‘While I acknowledge it is early on in placement, it is the first time [name] has settled in so well. Staff are excellent at keeping me updated and it is so good to see him in a placement that is as nurturing as this.’

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff receive regular training and supervision to help them fulfil their roles effectively. In addition, staff meetings are used to help the staff, as a team, to reflect on their practice and discuss any training they require to support their ongoing professional development.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is maintained to a good standard and provides young people with comfortable Interim inspection report children’s home: 1258975 3 facilities to meet their needs.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has acted to address the recommendation made at the last inspection in relation to ensuring that computer and console games are age-appropriate for young people.

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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: 1258975 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Oasis Adolescent Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 9 Beacon Grove, Oldham, Lancashire OL8 2XH

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Inspector

Sarah Oldham, social care inspector Interim inspection report children’s home: 1258975 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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