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

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC457089 1 SC457089

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Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home provides care and accommodation for up to two young people aged between eight and 18 years who have experienced traumatic childhoods. A large national provider privately owns the home.

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Information about this children’s home

Ofsted registered the manager in November 2020.

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This monitoring visit

This visit took place remotely due to the current Covid-19 (coronavirus) restrictions. The purpose of the visit was to monitor children’s welfare because of the length of time since the last inspection and a change in management arrangements.

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This monitoring visit

Children enjoy a high standard of care. They receive individualised care which helps them to make progress from their starting points. Two children live at the home and both have received considerable progress. They have developed an increased level of stability and enjoy positive relationships with caring staff. Examples of progress include a reduction in missing from home episodes. The need for restraint is very rare as children’s behaviour has stabilised and they are better able to regulate and communicate their feelings in more positive ways. In addition, one of the children has returned to full-time education from a point where professionals, who knew the child, thought this was not possible.

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This monitoring visit

A comprehensive up-to-date Covid-19 risk assessment and plan are in place. These include actions to minimise risks of Covid-19 in the home, as well as plans for continuity of care in the event of an outbreak.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last inspection, there have been significant changes in staffing and a change in manager. The new registered manager has shown great commitment to Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC457089 2 ensure that children, as far as possible, continue to be cared for by staff who they know.

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This monitoring visit

Professionals who work with the children are extremely positive about the quality of care children receive. They speak very highly about the registered manager. Professionals conveyed the significant progress made by both children placed in the home. They value the up-to-date records they receive and the good communication from staff. Social workers appreciate the efforts staff make to advocate for children to ensure the best possible care plan to meet their longer term needs and promote better outcomes.

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This monitoring visit

Despite the current restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, children value the efforts made by staff and the registered manager to ensure that they can continue to see their families. When clarity is required about arrangements, the registered manager takes prompt action. This helps children to keep in touch with people who are important to them.

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Behaviour and risk management plans for children are clear. Risks are identified and staff receive clear guidance about how to manage and reduce these risks. In addition, good partnership working means there is a coordinated response to risk.

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This monitoring visit

Children rarely go missing from home. This is a significant achievement as prior to coming to live at the home, children had frequently gone missing and had been at risk of exploitation. Staff know how to respond to missing-from-home incidents when they happen. Clear plans mean that staff know where to look for children and who to contact to bring about a child’s quick and safe return. As a result, children are significantly safer from risks of child exploitation.

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This monitoring visit

The use of physical intervention to keep children and others safe is extremely rare. In recent months, there has only been one such incident. Staff responded effectively, and the incident was followed up with a debrief with both the child and staff to understand and learn from what had happened.

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This monitoring visit

The new registered manager benefited from a well-considered transition and effective handover from the previous manager. These included shadowing the previous manager, ensuring that key guidance documents were shared and understood, and introductions were made to key external partners. The new registered manager handles issues relating to staffing and sickness well. Supervision, team meetings and monitoring activity are up to date. Staff and team performance issues have been addressed effectively, giving staff an opportunity to develop and improve. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC457089 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgemen

Sustained effectiveness 06/11/2018 Full Good 19/03/2018 Interim Not judged

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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.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.

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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

Alison Smale, Her Majesty’s Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC457089 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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