Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Shropshire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1159385 1

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Cambian Childcare Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to four children and young people. It provides a full-time treatment programme for children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of sexual exploitation.

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Information about this children’s home

No registered manager has been in post since October 2018. The current manager is in the process of registering with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

During the full inspection on 15 and 16 May 2019, the home was judged inadequate in all areas. A restriction of accommodation notice was issued by Ofsted on 22 May 2019. This has been adhered to and no children or young people have moved into the home since. At the full inspection, Ofsted identified nine regulatory breaches. Shortfalls related to poor matching, inadequate staffing, poor risk management, the disproportionate use of sanctions, and staff qualifications and skills. A compliance notice was also issued relating to leadership and management.

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This monitoring visit

Since the full inspection on 15 and 16 May 2019, leaders and managers have made good progress in all areas. This monitoring visit found that the compliance notice and all nine regulatory shortfalls were met. Leaders and managers have systematically addressed each of the areas of weakness. This has had a positive impact on the staff. Their confidence has developed, staff morale has improved, and the one young person was is currently resident at the home is being kept safe.

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This monitoring visit

The young person is making good progress. She is fully involved with decisions relating to her care plans and is consulted regularly about any changes.

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This monitoring visit

The staff team has reduced in number. The staffing arrangements are appropriate to the current level of need and the manager has not used any agency staff. This Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1159385 2 means that the young person is receiving care from a small and consistent staff team. This has supported her to build positive relationships with staff.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has implemented personal development plans for each staff member. These include short- and long-term goals with a focus on training and development. Staff supervisions are being carried out twice a month to provide support and to ensure that progress remains ongoing.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has reflected with the staff team on the previous shortfalls. Strategies have been implemented to reduce future failings. The manager has clear monitoring and review systems in place and is supported by senior managers to implement the required improvements.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 15/05/2019 Full Inadequate 02/10/2018 Full Good 27/02/2018 Interim Improved effectiveness 27/07/2017 Full Good

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1159385 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 4th Floor, Waterfront, Manbre Wharf, Manbre Road, Hammersmith, Middlesex W6 9RU

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Inspector

Lisa O’Donovan, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1159385 4 to 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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Inspector

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