Children's Home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

Inspection report children‟s home: SC033628 1 SC033628 Registered provider: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This local authority service provides short breaks including after-school care, day care and overnight stays for children and young people who may have physical disabilities, learning disabilities, complex health needs and sensory care needs. The home currently supports 32 children and young people. The home may only accommodate up to six children and young people for overnight stays.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been in post since August 2017 and was registered by Ofsted for this home in January 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: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children‟s home: SC033628 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/10/2018 Full Good 26/09/2017 Full Good 13/03/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness 22/11/2016 Full Good Inspection report children‟s home: SC033628 3

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Recommendations

 The Statement of Purpose is of particular importance to this Standard (regulation 6(2)(a) and (b)(i)). Homes are required to develop and keep under review a “Statement of Purpose” (regulation 16 and schedule 1). The home’s s Statement of Purpose should be child-focused, indicating how the home provides individualised care to meet the Quality Standards for the children in their care. ( ‘Guide to the children’s s homes regulations including the quality standards’, , page 14, paragraph 3.5)

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All the children and young people who visit this short-breaks home receive high standards of care. Individualised care and health plans are well understood by the experienced staff team that meets the needs of the children and young people.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children and young people communicate in a variety of individualised ways to express their wishes and feelings and make their needs known to the staff. The staff know the children and young people very well. Positive relationships have been built, and this enables the staff to respond effectively.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children and young people have made good progress from their starting points in relation to their individual complex needs and abilities. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting children and young people to develop their individual skills, such as self-care, socialising and independence skills.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children and young people enjoy spending their time at the short-breaks home. They are offered a range of activities both in the home and the community, providing them with new experiences and opportunities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Preparation for children and young people starting their short break is strong. A well- structured introduction is offered to give parents and children reassurance before they commence with their individualised package of care. Children and young people’s abilities are prioritised in the matching process. They receive a warm, welcoming and friendly introduction to other children and young people, which promotes positive friendships and participation in activities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children and young people receive good support when moving on from the home. Staff work closely with parents, carers and professionals to ensure a smooth transition and a positive experience for the children and young people. Inspection report children‟s home: SC033628 4

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

Children and young people are well-protected. Staff fully understand the children and young people’s individual needs and vulnerabilities. Individualised care, health and risk plans are documented to a good standard. This enables staff to minimise and reduce any risks or concerns for all the children and young people.

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

High staffing levels allow the staff to support the children and young people very well. Children and young people receive high-quality care in a safe and secure environment. Safeguarding of such a vulnerable group of children and young people is prioritised by the staff team.

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

Staff receive mandatory and specific training to equip them to meet all the individual needs of the children and young people. Staff work in partnership with parents and professionals to provide high-quality care.

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

Parents, carers and professionals are confident in the management and the staff team. A parent said: ‘The manager and the team are fantastic. I can’t praise them enough. They know what they are doing and keep children safe.’

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

Physical intervention is minimal and is only applied for the safety of children and young people. Records are documented and reviewed to reflect the situation and, where required, amend any practice for staff.

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

Safer recruitment processes are robust, which means that all staff are thoroughly vetted and deemed safe to work with children and young people prior to employment. New staff receive a structured induction programme and probationary period.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led effectively by the registered manager. He is currently completing the required leadership qualification. He uses his knowledge and experience to ensure that the children and young people are happy and safe during their visits.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has positive partnership working with parents, and with health, education and social care professionals. This provides a consistent approach when caring for children and young people. A professional said: ‘We work well together. A caring environment and staff team.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works closely with a local community organisation which has an established family and friend’s s hub, which is hosted at the home. This provides parents and carers with practical and emotional support, to enhance outcomes for children and young people.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision and annual appraisals, using reflective practice to enhance their personal and professional development. Staff are well supported by the management team. Inspection report children‟s home: SC033628 5 The manager has a full overview of the home‟s strengths and areas for development. He is using his quality of care review to implement changes in practice to improve the outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The statement of purpose clearly outlines the ethos of the home and its aim to give children and young people social interaction within a safe environment. The document is reviewed regularly as part of the manager’s auditing, however the last recorded copy sent to Ofsted was October 2018. This does not impact on the service provided to the children and young people, but is not up to date and does not provide an accurate reflection of the current staffing.

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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: SC033628 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1HY

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Inspector

Sue Hatton, social care inspector Inspection report children‟s home: SC033628 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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