Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Shropshire

Inspection report children’s home: 2502314 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately owned home registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people. It provides a minimum 12-month programme of support for young people who have experienced or are at risk of sexual exploitation. The home is managed by a suitably experienced and qualified registered manager.

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Inspection date: 13 March 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: 2502314 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 improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The two young people living at the home get on well with staff and each other. Both young people are relatively new to the service and have settled well. Staff have excellent skills and knowledge and ensure that young people receive good, nurturing care. As a result, young people thrive in different aspects of their development.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both young people have access to education and are making progress at a pace that is right for them. Young people’s confidence improves because staff acknowledge the progress they are making, no matter how small. A teacher commented about a young person’s progress: ‘[Name of young person] is mustard! She is so organised.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s social, emotional and psychological health improves because they have access to services that meet their individual needs. The joined-up working between school, home and therapists directly supports the progress young people are making to improve their health.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s voice helps to shape the home that they live in. For example, the young person’s guide and the decor are under review as a direct result of consultation with young people. This means staff listen and take effective action when young people have their say.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both young people are happy living at the home. Young people know how to complain, and they have access to independent people who they can raise concerns with. Young people have their say about the home and any grumbles are dealt with before they become complaints. As a result, no complaints have been raised since the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work hard to build trusting and nurturing relationships. Young people do not exhibit any behaviour that requires the use of physical intervention. As a result, young people live in harmony with each other in a place that offers them safety and security.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager uses current evidence-based research to inform her practice and provides effective monitoring to ensure that this research also becomes embedded into staff practice. As a result, young people receive excellent care that has a wraparound approach from effective, collaborative working.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has ensured that the requirement and recommendations raised at the last inspection have been addressed. Staff have clear guidance about how to report or refer allegations against staff. A leaflet for visitors also provides information about how to report and raise any concerns. This helps to ensure that young people are Inspection report children’s home: 2502314 3 protected from harm. All staff have completed training around fire safety. This is now refreshed annually. This ensures that all staff are equipped to respond in the event of a fire. The manager ensures that any significant events are notified to Ofsted in a timely manner. This ensures that the regulator is kept informed and can take action if required. Inspection report children’s home: 2502314 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

28/08/2019 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: 2502314 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’.

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Information about this inspection

Ofsted is aware of the challenges that Covid-19 is currently posing to those we inspect. During this visit, the inspectors took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of Coronavirus by the home. This has included the effect these have had on staffing arrangements. Inspection report children’s home: 2502314 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd

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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

Michelle Spruce, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2502314 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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