Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Durham

Inspection report children’s home: SC456602 1 SC456602 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home accommodates up to three children who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. A private company operates this home. The manager has been registered with Ofsted since 10 May 2018.

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Inspection date: 4 February 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC456602 2

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children 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 sustained effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last full inspection there have been two unplanned placement endings. Both decisions were based on safeguarding concerns and the needs of other children placed. There have been three planned admissions that have included pre- placement visits arranged by the manager. This helps to ensure that each placement is able to meet the needs of children already living in the home as well as those being admitted.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are skilled at developing positive relationships with children. This has helped the new children settle quickly in a supportive and positive environment.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no incidents of children going missing from the home for several months. Staff use a multi-agency approach to manage and support children in crisis. This ensures that bespoke safety plans help to safeguard children effectively and promotes their well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The children are attending education and making progress. Their attendance and engagement have significantly progressed from their starting points. The staff use incentives linked to children’s personal interests to promote attendance and attainment. This has seen a positive change in educational outcomes and the development of confidence in children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has improved the physical appearance of the home since the last full inspection. However, there are areas yet to be completed. As a result, the requirement made at last full inspection remains.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff morale is good. Staff commented on the effectiveness of the monthly team meeting and the supportive supervisions that they receive. Due to the registered manager not being available during this inspection, access to documentation held electronically was not available to the regulator. This limits the ability for relevant persons to analyse and evaluate content and ensure the quality of care being provided. Inspection report children’s home: SC456602 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/07/2019 Full Good 26/02/2019 Interim Improved effectiveness 30/05/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 18/12/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report children’s home: SC456602 4

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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, the 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 quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who— understand the children’s home’s overall aims and outcomes it seeks to achieve for children; use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential. In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to— ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to— meet the needs of each child; and enable each child to participate in the daily life of the home. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) and (2)(c)(i)(ii)) 11/03/2020

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Recommendations

 The design of the home should provide staff that sleep in the home overnight with appropriate accommodation and facilities to do so. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 17, paragraph 3.26)  Some records may be kept electronically (regulation 38) provided that this information can be easily accessed by anyone with a legitimate need to view it and, if required, be produced in a legible form. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 14.2)

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Recommendations

In particular, the registered manager must have a system in place that enables the regulator to access relevant documentation in the absence of the registered manager. Inspection report children’s home: SC456602 5

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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

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, 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: SC456602 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Road, Potters Bar EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Michael Dack, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC456602 7 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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