Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Kirklees

Inspection report children’s home: 2616741 1 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

A private company owns the home. It is registered to care for one child between eight and 17 years of age with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2616741 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/06/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2616741 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, one child has moved out of the home after experiencing some difficulties. Staff worked alongside the child and a range of professionals, but leaders and managers accepted that they were no longer able to meet the child’s needs. The manager and staff ensured that the child had a positive move on from the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

A new child has since moved in to the home following a well-planned introduction. The child was able to meet and spend time getting to know staff before they moved in. This helped the child to make a positive transition to the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is spacious and welcoming. The child has been able to personalise their bedroom so that it reflects their interests and individual style. If any damage occurs in the home, it is promptly repaired so it remains a homely environment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s wishes and feelings are captured well in their records. These records are creative and have photographs that reflect all the positive experiences that the child has had since moving in to the home. The child regularly accesses these documents and adds to them. This meaningful participation helps the child to develop their emotional resilience and build positive memories of their childhood.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child in school in line with their education plan. The child says that they would like to attend college. Staff praise and encourage the child, and they have high aspirations for them. This is helping the child to set goals and make plans for their future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff take particular care to understand the child’s emotional needs. The manager has developed a positive and respectful relationship with the child’s family. The child is well supported to spend time with loved ones in accordance with their care plan. This helps the child to sustain life-long relationships with people who are important to them.

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

The children who live in this home are well cared for. Staff encourage the child to spend time with their friends in the community. The child is making friendships with their peers. This helps to strengthen their confidence.

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

The registered manager and staff have a good understanding of the needs of the child living in the home. The use of clear risk management plans and effective safe working practices promote the safety and well-being of the child. This means that potential risks are identified quickly. Inspection report for children’s home: 2616741 4 There have been no physical interventions since the last inspection. Staff understand the child’s emotions and recognise behaviours that can lead to unwanted actions. Staff use incentives to motivate the child to earn rewards, which promotes positive behaviour.

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

There have not been any incidents of the child going missing from the home. Staff spoken to during the inspection showed a clear understanding of how to respond should this happen.

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

Safeguards are in place to protect children from dangers associated with social media. Staff encourage the child to talk to them if they come across anything they find offensive or upsetting on the internet. This helps the child to keep themselves safe online.

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

Staff know what actions to take when they believe a child may be at risk of harm. The manager ensures that any placing authority and family are informed if they believe the child is at risk. However, one serious incident occurred that was not notified to Ofsted. On this occasion, there were no repercussions and the issue was appropriately managed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager oversees a second home, but this does not negatively affect the time she spends in this setting. There is clear management oversight in place. Recruitment procedures are thorough and help to ensure that only suitable individuals work in the home. An effective induction programme is in place for new staff members.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager provides staff with continual support and guidance. This helps them to provide better care for children. The staff are committed to their role to help children to achieve their outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff spoke highly of the registered manager during this inspection. Staff feel well supported and enjoy working at the home. Supervision and team meetings are regular, and training is tailored to the needs of the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has challenged placing authorities in relation to delays in providing information. Matters of concerns are acted on to ensure that children’s needs are being met to a good standard.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The independent person visits the home in line with regulation. However, the child’s views are not consistently captured in the monthly reports. This means that any views expressed by children are not included in the independent person’s evaluation of how care is provided and managed in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home’s statement of purpose does not have all the information required by regulation. This means that local authorities and families are unable to assure Inspection report for children’s home: 2616741 5 themselves that the home provides the care that they are looking for. The statement of purpose must also be submitted to the regulator.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The children’s guide should set out the contact details of the children’s commissioner. This is so any child living there knows that they can make a complaint outside of the home’s existing processes. Inspection report for children’s home: 2616741 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 registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious.

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Requirement Due date

A notification made under this regulation—

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Requirement Due date

the other persons, bodies or organisations (if any) who or which have been notified;

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Requirement Due date

and any actions taken by the registered person as a result of the matter;

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Requirement Due date

must be made or confirmed in writing. (Regulation 40 (4)(e) (5)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)) 30 December 2022

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that they keep under review the "Statement of Purpose" (Regulation 16 and schedule 1). (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 14, paragraph 3.5)  The registered person should ensure that the children’s guide is written in a way that it helps children to understand the home’s Statement of Purpose, how to make a complaint in line with the home’s complaints procedure, how they can access advocacy support or independent advocacy if eligible and how to contact the Office of the Children’s Commissioner. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 24, paragraph 4.22)  The registered person should ensure that the independent person consults regularly with children, families and other professionals and records the outcome Inspection report for children’s home: 2616741 7 in their report. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality

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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: 2616741 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Susan Fitzsimmons

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Inspector

Ruth Jackson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2616741 9 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 for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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