Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection report children’s home: SC457553 1 SC457553 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

This children’s home is part of a large national provision and is located in a rural setting. The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two young people who have emotional needs.

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Inspection date: 12 February 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC457553 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

Due to the registered manager being away from the home temporarily, a second manager was appointed to cover this period of time. The new manager, who also manages a neighbouring children’s home within the same organisation, registered with Ofsted in October 2019. She works hard to achieve good care for the young people. Together, both managers completed a thorough handover to help the new manager get to know the young people and their needs, and to minimise disruption for them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection, one young person, in accordance with his plan, left the home to live in semi-independent accommodation and another young person moved in. Although the admissions process involved the manager visiting the young person and making relevant enquiries, the social worker for the young person living in the home was not consulted by the previous registered manager. However, no concerns have resulted in relation to the matching of the young people. The new young person is settling in and starting to build relationships with the manager and staff. The manager is developing a good understanding of their needs and how to meet them. The other young person, who has been resident for more than two years, has cemented trusting relationships with staff and confides in them about personal struggles. The manager is working closely with their family, to help consolidate moving-on plans for the young person’s future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff have good working relationships with families and professionals. The team prioritises young people’s needs, and their views are listened to and acted on. When complaints or allegations are made, the manager looks into them properly and communicates the outcome appropriately.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have not used physical intervention and they put their training into practice by preventing situations from escalating, where possible. Staff have clear instructions to follow should a young person go missing, and staff record actions appropriately.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young people’s planning documents are generic in parts and need to be updated, so that they are meaningful, show how young people have progressed, and what support is needed to help them meet new targets. Young people do not have a copy of their own child-friendly plan but some may benefit from this. Young people’s perception of their identity and background is not sufficiently documented. This was a recommendation at the last inspection. Other requirements made are now met. Inspection report children’s home: SC457553 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/06/2019 Full Good 18/10/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 11/12/2017 Full Good 07/02/2017 Interim Declined in effectiveness Inspection report children’s home: SC457553 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, 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—

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Requirement Due date

understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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Requirement Due date

use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b)(2)(b)(iv))

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Requirement Due date

In particular:  ensure that young people’s planning documents are updated, state their needs specifically and how they will be achieved  include young people’s perception of their identity and background in planning documentation  discuss with young people about whether they would like their own child-friendly plan in writing  consult with social workers of young people already living in the home before a new young person moves in. 19/03/2020 Inspection report children’s home: SC457553 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: SC457553 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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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Victoria Elworthy

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Inspector

Sarah Canto, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC457553 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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