Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Devon

Inspection report children's home: SC457266 1 SC457266 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This home can care for three children. However, the statement of purpose confirms that a third young person will not be admitted, so that the current children receive the specific care that they need.

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Information about this children's home

The home is operated by a national company.

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Information about this children's home

Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), at the request of the Secretary of State, we suspended all routine inspections of social care providers on 17 March 2020.

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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

Date of last inspection: 26 November 2019

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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: SC457266 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/11/2019 Full Good 07/01/2019 Full Good 19/12/2017 Full Good 31/01/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report children's home: SC457266 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff successfully create a family-style home for the children. The home is warm and welcoming with all living spaces presented to a high standard. The children’s rooms are decorated with designs chosen by them. This provides them with individual spaces that they enjoy. However, there is a shed outside of the home that is identified as a safety hazard and needs attention.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children move in and out of the home in a considered and well-planned way, during which their views are captured. One child, who has recently moved to live with family, continues to visit the home and spend time with staff and children. This helps children to build and maintain important friendships. Children’s relationships with their family are also promoted and supported.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend school regularly and are well supported with their education. When children are involved in incidents at school, staff support them to understand the consequences of their behaviour and make reparations. The registered manager communicates well with the schools to ensure that children return to school promptly and that there is a coordinated and consistent response to negative behaviours.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make positive progress because of the sensitive and attuned care they receive. Staff know the children well. Children’s evolving needs are the central focus of the home’s ethos and the staff’s motivation in fulfilling their caring responsibilities. The progress that children make is well recorded and their experiences of their lives within the home are beautifully documented. This provides children with an accurate and lasting record of their lives that will help them to look back and remember events clearly.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff respond to children’s health needs well. One child has glasses but refuses to wear them. Staff have tried to support them, but this has not been consistent. During the inspection, the registered manager contacted a member of staff from a companion home to help support the child. One child is waiting for life story work to help them make sense of their experiences. The registered manager is working with the local authority to make this available.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Nutritious food is made for the children. One child has a good balanced diet. As one child refuses to eat fruit and vegetables, staff make meals that include hidden vegetables. This detail is not included in the child’s daily log. Staff do not consistently address unhealthy eating.

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

There have been no serious incidents or safeguarding concerns since the last inspection. Children told inspectors that they feel safe. Inspection report children's home: SC457266 4 Children have not gone missing from home since the last inspection. This is due to the quality of the relationships between the children and staff and the trust they have developed. Clear and robust procedures are in place should a child go missing. Staff are aware of these procedures and know who to contact when incidents occur.

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

Restraint has not been used since the last inspection. All staff are trained in appropriate use of physical intervention. However, they are clear that it is only used when a child or member of staff is at risk of physical harm. One member of staff told inspectors that they had never used restraint during their time working at the home. Staff have developed positive relationships with the children and use appropriate techniques that enable them to de-escalate situations effectively. This means that children have clear guidance and boundaries that help them to manage their emotions.

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

When a child makes an allegation, this is thoroughly and robustly investigated. The registered manager makes appropriate referrals to relevant professionals. Staff encourage and support children in having their voice heard throughout the process. Children and staff receive useful debrief sessions to help them understand and make sense of what has happened.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager ensures that the home has a stable and cohesive staff team, committed to caring for the children to a high standard. They set high expectations for the children and staff, with the goal that every child can achieve and thrive. This gives the children stability and security and helps them to build positive relationships, confidence and a sense of belonging.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has developed a positive, child-centred culture within the home. Staff told inspectors that they feel well supported and respected in their role. Well-attended team meetings give staff regular opportunities to discuss the children’s needs. Staff record progress accurately in the children’s development plans. Effective management oversight ensures that this has a positive impact on the children’s experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have appropriate training. Leaders and managers invite experts to the home to deliver training when a child has a specific need. This ensures that staff can meet children’s needs and are confident in their role.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have regular supervision. However, the recording of this does not demonstrate the reflective nature of the discussions. Supervision does not always give opportunities to focus on the staff’s understanding of the children’s experiences, needs, plans and feedback.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is proactive in advocating for the children. They are confident in escalating concerns to the local authority about the children’s care plans. Aspects of the registered manager’s practice are excellent. They make Inspection report children's home: SC457266 5 significant efforts to achieve the best outcomes for the children living at the home. They are well respected by the staff and children, and have worked hard to make this a very good home for the children to live in. Inspection report children's home: SC457266 6

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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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

that the premises used for the purpose of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health. (Regulation 12 (2)(d))

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Requirement Due date

This requirement specifically refers to making the shed in the drive safe. 06/10/2021

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees —

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Requirement Due date

Receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience. (Regulation 33 (4)(b)) 06/10/2021

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Recommendations

 The registered manager should ensure that the details of children's meals are recorded accurately. When children are refusing to eat nutritious food, a robust and creative plan should be put in place to help encourage a healthy diet. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 15 paragraph 3.8)

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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: SC457266 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Cambian Childcare Limited, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AG

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Victoria Elworthy

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Inspector(s)

Penelope Kutz, Social Care Inspector Michelle Oxley, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: SC457266 8 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 children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector(s)

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Inspector(s)

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