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

Inspection report for children’s home: SC457430 1 SC457430 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 home is owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for up to three children who may have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home has been without a registered manager since November 2021. An interim manager is in day-to-day charge of the home. A new manager has been appointed but has yet to commence their employment.

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Inspection date: 30 March 2022

Date of last inspection: 14 October 2021

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Inspection date: 30 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 30 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC457430 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 sustained effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection, Ofsted raised four requirements and two recommendations. Managers have taken sufficient action to address three of the requirements and both of the recommendations. It has not been possible to assess the requirement raised relating to the safer recruitment of staff at this inspection. This requirement has been re-issued. A further two requirements have been made as a result of this inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager left the home in November 2021. Since the last inspection, the home has been managed by an interim manager. This manager is supported by other managers from this organisation. A new manager has been appointed and is currently subject to employment checks.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff do not receive regular supervision and some staff have not received adequate supervision for some time. This shortfall means that staff do not have appropriate opportunities to reflect on their practice. In addition, managers are unable to quickly identify any shortfalls in staff practice. This is detrimental to children’s progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The most recent statement of purpose for the home has not been sent to Ofsted as required. This delay means that Ofsted and stakeholders may not have accurate or up-to-date information about this home or the aims and objectives of the service.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A requirement relating to the environment was raised at the last inspection. Staff have ensured that children’s bedrooms are now personalised and that communal areas have been refurbished to a good standard. The home now offers a warm and welcoming environment for children. This helps children to feel appreciated and to develop a sense of belonging.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children’s school attendance is varied. Staff work closely with teachers to ensure that any barriers to learning that children face are addressed. This ensures that children receive the help that they need to continue with their learning.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children now benefit from having more structure and routine to their day. Staff support children to take part in individual and group activities. Group activities include playing golf and going for walks. These activities stimulate children and help them to build positive relationships with each other and with staff. As a result, children are not bored at the home and they now spend less time in the community on their own. Consequently, there has been a reduction in missing-from-care incidents since the last inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: SC457430 3 All staff have now completed training in behaviour management and training specific to the children’s needs. This helps staff to better understand children’s behaviours and experiences. As a result, staff deliver regular and more focused key-work sessions. The impact of this work is yet to be fully assessed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One allegation has been made about staff since the last inspection. Managers have worked closely with the local authority designated officer and social workers to investigate this concern. Safeguarding procedures were followed appropriately . This helps to keep children safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children contribute to decisions made at the home. They hold regular meetings to share their views. In addition, they can speak to staff at any time to express their wishes and feelings. This helps children to feel valued and respected by staff. Inspection report for children’s home: SC457430 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/10/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 05/06/2019 Full Good 18/12/2018 Full Good 06/03/2018 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: SC457430 5

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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

keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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Requirement Due date

notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (3)(a)(b)) 29 April 2022

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

employ an individual to work at the children’s home; or

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Requirement Due date

if an individual is employed by a person other than the registered person to work at the home in a position in which the individual may have regular contact with children, allow that individual to work at the home, if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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Requirement Due date

the individual is of integrity and good character; and

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Requirement Due date

the individual has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills for the work that the individual is to perform. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a)(b) (3)(a)(b)) 29 April 2022

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience. (Regulation 33 (4)(b)) 29 April 2022 Inspection report for children’s home: SC457430 6

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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: SC457430 7

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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 Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Evelyn Chafota, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC457430 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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