Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Bolton

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1156098 1

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Cambian Childcare Limited

Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care for up to three children with social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There is currently no registered manager in post.

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This monitoring visit

A full inspection of the home was completed on 6 January 2023. Since then, leaders and managers have made a number of changes to improve the care that staff provide to the child. The manager is now in the process of registering with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last inspection, considerable improvements have been made to the home’s décor. The home presents as a warm and welcoming. The child informed inspectors that the changes made have meant that the house now feels like a home.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have taken action to ensure that staff know what to do when responding to children’s risks. The child’s plan has been redesigned and clearly states what action needs to be taken to reduce assessed risks. This means that staff have clear direction on what steps to take to keep the child safe.

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This monitoring visit

Managers and staff are taking action to ensure that the child has clear routines in place. The child and staff report that routines are now much more consistent. The child is accessing education on a daily basis in line with their individual plans. The child also spends time with staff having direct key-work sessions and taking part in positive activities in the community.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers now ensure that staff undertake all mandatory training. In addition, a variety of bespoke training has been provided to staff since the last inspection. This means that staff are now more able to meet the needs of the child. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1156098 2 Leaders and managers are supporting staff with regular supervision and team meetings. Staff are supported to debrief with managers and reflect on ways to improve practice. Staff informed inspectors that the support from leaders and managers had improved.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have improved a number of working documents. However, the child’s plan does not detail information in relation to the use of door alarms. A recommendation has been made in relation to this.

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This monitoring visit

A case review was held on 16 February 2023. The compliance notices have been met. Some of the requirements made at the previous inspection will be reviewed at the next full inspection. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1156098 3

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 05/01/2023 Full Inadequate 28/03/2022 Interim Declined in effectiveness 15/12/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 09/04/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1156098 4

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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, the 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 may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if—

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Requirement Due date

the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children;

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Requirement Due date

the child’s placing authority consents in writing to the monitoring or surveillance;

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Requirement Due date

so far as reasonably practicable in the light of the child’s age and understanding, the child is informed in advance of the intention to do the monitoring or surveillance; and

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Requirement Due date

the monitoring or surveillance is no more intrusive than necessary, having regard to the child’s need for privacy. (Regulation 24 (1)(a)(b)(c)(d)) 15 March 2023

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1156098 5

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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 Drakes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AG

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Inspectors

Rob Neild, Social Care Inspector Sylvia Eboigbe, Regulatory Inspection Manager Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1156098 6 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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Inspectors

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