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

Inspection report for children’s home: SC456532 1 SC456532 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

The home is operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care for up to two children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home has a suitably qualified and experienced manager. She has been registered with Ofsted since October 2012.

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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: 15 February 2022

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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: SC456532 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/02/2022 Full Good 18/02/2020 Full Good 04/07/2018 Full Outstanding 29/08/2017 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC456532 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is one child living at the home. The home is welcoming and has photos of the child and their family on display. This gives the child a sense of belonging. There are some repairs needed to the home. The manager started to address these during the inspection and a recommendation has been made.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has a detailed care plan, which means that staff have up-to-date information about the child’s needs. Care plans show the child’s aims and objectives, which allows the manager to monitor progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made good progress from their starting point. The child is registered with all the primary healthcare services, and staff support their health needs. The child attends education, and staff promote a culture of learning. The manager has high ambitions for the child’s education and has recently supported them during a college open day.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff support the child to see their family and the people who are important to them. This helps the child with their sense of identity and to maintain important relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There have been recent changes in the staff team; however, this has not affected the child’s relationships with staff. The child says that they get on well with staff, and the inspector observed positive relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child can express their views and wishes. Weekly meetings are held where the child can decide on meals and activities. Additionally, the child is regularly consulted about their care and is involved in staff appraisals.

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

Staff understand risks to the child, and clear risk management plans and strategies are in place for staff to follow to reduce any risks. As a result, risks for the child have reduced, particularly in relation to sexual exploitation.

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

When the child goes missing from home, staff respond quickly to ensure the child’s safe return and share information with the relevant people. However, on some occasions, the missing-from-home protocol is not followed and there are inconsistencies in the time taken to report the child missing. This increases the risk when the child is missing, and a requirement has been made.

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

Staff manage the child’s challenging behaviour effectively and encourage the child to reflect on incidents in a constructive and supportive way. Inappropriate behaviour is challenged and de-escalated as appropriate. Boundaries are reinforced and the child Inspection report for children’s home: SC456532 4 is supported by staff, who provide a structured routine. Appropriate rewards and consequences are used to promote positive behaviour.

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

New staff are recruited safely. Staff are thoroughly vetted and assessed before they commence employment. These safe recruitment procedures make sure that children are protected by preventing unsuitable adults from working in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is passionate about delivering child-centred support. The manager knows the strengths and weaknesses of the home and has clear plans in place to develop the workforce and the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a clear understanding of the progress the child is making. The manager and staff team advocate for the child and his needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

All staff have or are working towards a relevant qualification. Staff are also provided with a wide range of training that informs their practice and meets the child’s specific needs. This provides staff with the essential skills and knowledge for their roles. This means that the child receives support from suitably qualified and trained staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a small permanent staff team. When additional staff are needed, they are regular staff members. This further promotes consistency for the child and helps to build positive relationships.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

All staff receive regular reflective supervision. This supports staff in identifying how to better meet the child’s needs. Additionally, team meetings are frequent and include discussions on a range of issues in relation to the home and the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works closely with partner agencies to help meet the child’s needs. The inspector took account of positive feedback from an external professional. Inspection report for children’s home: SC456532 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

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

take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(vi))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically refers to ensuring that staff follow the missing-from-home protocol. 24 February 2023

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the home is an environment which is homely and domestic. The home must comply with relevant health and safety legislation. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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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: SC456532 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: 5th Floor, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Rachael Crook, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC456532 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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