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

Inspection report children’s home: SC434806 1 SC434806 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 provides care and accommodation for three children who need stability following previous placement breakdowns. The home is privately owned. The registered manager has been registered for this home since April 2019.

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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 provisions on 17 March 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

We last visited this setting on 4 November 2020, to carry out an assurance visit. The report is published on our website.

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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 outstanding

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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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: SC434806 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/07/2019 Full Good 26/06/2018 Full Good 07/11/2017 Full Good 21/02/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report children’s home: SC434806 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are receiving good-quality care from staff who know them well. There are strong and stable relationships between staff and children. A child said: ‘I give this place 11 out of 10, staff push us to be the best we can be.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is warm and welcoming. All areas of the home are well maintained and homely. Children’s bedrooms are personalised and decorated to a high standard. Children have been supported to care for pets. This has had a significant positive impact on children’s emotional well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have developed trusting and nurturing relationships with staff. Children spend quality time in enjoyable activities with staff. Staff ensure that every achievement, big or small, is celebrated.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children can share their views about the home in a number of ways. Their views are listened to and respected. Key-working sessions are completed regularly and cover a breadth of topics, enabling children to explore issues that matter to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are given good support to engage in education. As a result, they are making progress. One child has made exceptional progress. She passed GCSE exams despite significant obstacles. A tutor said that she ‘is a very different child since she has been at this home. We are very proud of her.’

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

Children are well supported to be safe. Staff have a clear understanding of each child’s particular vulnerabilities, quickly recognising any warning signs that a child might be at risk. Staff take immediate action to reduce risk. Managers ensure that there is a multi-agency safeguarding response to any incidents of concern.

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

With staff support, children reduce their risk-taking behaviours, such as going missing from home. Missing-from-home episodes are rare. Children who are vulnerable to criminal exploitation are closely monitored and protected from harm. Staff are tenacious in preventing adults of concern from gaining access to children.

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

Staff are experienced in behaviour management. Positive relationships help staff to set clear expectations of children’s behaviour. Good de-escalation strategies mean that it is rarely necessary for staff to use physical intervention to keep children safe.

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

Recruitment checks are thorough and effective. When new staff are employed, they receive a thorough induction and their performance is monitored closely during their probation period. This ensures that children are protected from harm. Inspection report children’s home: SC434806 4 Risk assessments are used effectively to keep children safe. Risk management plans are regularly reviewed so that they take account of any new or emerging concerns.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is experienced. He has almost completed the relevant management qualification. Staff have trust and confidence in the manager. A staff member said: ‘The manager definitely keeps us on track.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is inspirational, confident and ambitious for the children in his care. One child said: ‘He has inspired me. I see how much he has done for us. He offers good advice and is really good at reading what is going on for us.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff work well with other agencies and there are excellent lines of communication between the staff team and other professionals. One social worker said: ‘The staff have been amazing. [The child] has made fantastic progress since being at the home. They have offered brilliant support in all aspects of her life.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive regular supervision and have very good training opportunities. Staff feel that the manager has invested in them, making a personal commitment to their development. This has resulted in a staff culture in which high expectations and high standards are embraced. Staff said that it is a pleasure to come to work and morale is exceptionally high.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Management monitoring and quality assurance systems are thorough and effective. The manager welcomes feedback from external agencies and encourages staff to recognise opportunities to improve their practice. The manager makes sure that staff have regular opportunities to reflect on their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager and staff advocate for children very well. They challenge other agencies appropriately when necessary. A child’s family member said: ‘The manager has gone above and beyond in his role. The staff team treat [the child] as if she is one of their own.’ Inspection report children’s home: SC434806 5

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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: SC434806 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: Cambian Childcare Limited, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Bev Allison, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC434806 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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