Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Somerset

Inspection report for children’s home: 1240802 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

The home provides care for up to five children with social, emotional and behavioural needs. The home predominantly cares for children who have been sexually exploited.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is part of a large private organisation.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been in post since 16 May 2021. She registered with Ofsted in September 2021.

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Inspection date: 29 March 2022

Date of last inspection: 26 October 2021

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Inspection date: 29 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 29 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 1240802 2

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged requires improvement to be good at the last full inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At this interim inspection, Ofsted judged that it has improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Three children live in the home. While the home is registered for five children, there are no current plans to increase the number of children living in the home. This decision-making is informed by a child-centred approach that best supports children’s needs and their care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection, there have been improvements made to the home environment. The home is spacious and has a homely feel. While there are areas for development in the home and garden area, these plans are progressing so that further improvements are made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are supported to develop trusting relationships with the adults who care for them. This allows them to take on board messages that develop their understanding about risk, including strategies that keep them safe. One child spoke to inspectors about no longer feeling the need to go missing from the home. Children’s views are valued. They are supported to speak out in different ways.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children’s needs are understood well. This includes good knowledge and understanding about their previous experiences, cultural needs and their educational and learning needs. This informs care planning and good-quality support for children, according to their individual needs. Leaders and managers demonstrated that when support has not met children’s needs effectively, this has been challenged appropriately.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Care is underpinned by a therapeutic approach. This is driven by the registered manager’s previous experience and qualifications. When incidents do occur, responses reduce risk effectively. Positive links forged between the home and partner agencies contribute to effective safety planning. Risk assessments provide clear guidance to staff. These include strategies that support the children’s relationships with each other.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children’s progress is measured well. This is informed by research that is meaningful and relevant to each child. The system for recording and reviewing care in the home is included across different records. The registered manager and staff team members identified reporting and recording as an area for continued development.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff gave feedback to inspectors that indicates that team morale is good. They are provided with necessary training and support. No agency staff are used. Leaders and managers have addressed challenges that have occurred. Inspection report for children’s home: 1240802 3 Since the previous inspection, the registered manager has developed in her role. Inspectors found that the home is being led effectively and efficiently. The requirements from the previous inspection are met. There are no requirements made following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 1240802 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/10/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 26/11/2019 Full Outstanding 18/02/2019 Interim Improved effectiveness 17/10/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 1240802 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 for children’s home: 1240802 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: Caretech Estates Ltd, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Victoria Elworthy

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Inspector

Louise Bacon, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1240802 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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Inspector

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