Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Rochdale

Inspection report children’s home: SC456850 1 SC456850 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 children’s home is operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care for one child who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child living at the home at the time of this inspection.

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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 children’s home: SC456850 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/03/2022 Full Good 31/10/2019 Interim Declined in effectiveness 21/05/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/01/2019 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report children’s home: SC456850 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make progress because of the consistent and nurturing care that the staff provide. Staff value the relationships that they build with the children and are committed to providing the children with unconditional care. This gives the children a sense of acceptance and belonging and helps them to build trust in the adults who care for them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection one child moved out of the home in a planned and supportive way. Staff ensured that the child was equipped with the skills needed to help them to live independently. They supported the child to access local services and education to ensure that they were receiving the right support before they moved out of the home. This increases the likelihood that the child will make continued progress in the future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child currently living at the home is happy and settled. They respond to the structure and clear boundaries in place at this home. This approach means that that the child receives consistent care, which provides them with security and stability. This has helped the child to grow in confidence and has improved their self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is nicely decorated and furnished. The child’s bedroom is decorated and personalised to their preference. At the last inspection, the bathroom and kitchen were showing signs of wear and tear. There are plans in place for a full refurbishment; however, this work has not yet been completed.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are committed to providing the child with positive and trusting relationships. When children have anxieties about relationships, staff help them to build trust in the adults who care for them at a pace that is comfortable for the child. They understand how the relationships that they build with children have an impact on the progress that children make.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has improved health because of the support that they receive from staff. The child has been helped to overcome their anxieties about health appointments, which has meant that they have attended appointments and received the right treatment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff talk to the child about topics that are specific to their individual needs. When children have anxieties about the changes in their lives, records show that staff are supportive and talk to the child about their worries. This helps children to feel settled and safe.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s day-to-day experiences are positive because staff are committed to providing them with routines and structure to their day. They enjoy going out to do activities, such as go-karting, going to the theatre and playing pool. Staff have Inspection report children’s home: SC456850 4 arranged activities for the child that mean that they can enjoy their hobbies and interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is making progress in their education. They have improved attendance and the level of supervision needed in school has decreased. Staff are aspirational for the child, which means that the child is also aspirational about their future. Because of the strong communication and partnership working with the child’s school, the child is receiving the right support.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is a great importance given to consulting with children. Managers and staff place children’s views, wishes and feelings at the centre of decision-making about children. This helps children to have a say on what happens in their lives and means that they feel listened to.

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

The risks to the child living at this home have reduced. This happened soon after they moved into the home. This is because the child responds to the consistent boundaries and structure alongside the nurturing care provided by staff.

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

Staff understand the risks and vulnerabilities for the child. Risk assessments provide clear guidance to staff, are up to date and are reviewed regularly. When children are new to the home, risks are well understood by staff. Staff are clear on the steps to follow to ensure that children are better protected.

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

The child living at this home does not go missing. However, there is a detailed and clear plan that provides staff with explicit steps to follow if the child did go missing. Staff understand the plan and are clear on their responsibilities.

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

The child is supported to take age-appropriate risk as part of their development for independence. This has meant that the child has increased unsupervised time in the community and access to a mobile phone. The staff have been proactive in their approach to educating the child about personal and online safety.

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

Incidents are rare. When there have been incidents involving the child, they have happened at school. The staff record and review the incidents that happen at school, and they speak to the child about the incident. This collaborative approach means that children receive a consistent approach to their care, which means the likelihood that incidents will reoccur reduces.

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

Restraints are not used at this home. The approach to behaviour management is to provide children with unconditional and nurturing care. Staff celebrate the children’s achievements and praise positive behaviour. When consequences to behaviour have been used, records show that the approach is restorative. Staff talk to children about their feelings to help them to understand their behaviour. Inspection report children’s home: SC456850 5

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is working towards a qualification in leadership and management. The manager is ambitious and has a clear vision for the development of the home and staff team. He is a positive role model and aspirational in his approach, which means that staff have a willingness to embrace the ethos of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have regular supervision that is reflective and provides them with the opportunity to discuss the child’s needs and risks. Staff said that they have received their appraisal and they are clear on their targets. Team meetings take place regularly and include discussions about the child’s plan.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are systems in place to ensure that the communication between staff and the sharing of information at the daily handover are effective. This means that staff are fully informed and up to date with changes to the child’s risks and their plan.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The systems in place for the review and monitoring of the home are effective. There is evidence that management oversight is strong and that the risks to the child and the progress the child is making are clearly documented.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has built positive relationships with others who are involved in the child’s care. The manager and staff are committed to a multi-agency approach to ensure that the child is receiving the right support. This strong partnership working means that children have access to local services to meet their individual needs. When children have additional learning needs, the manager has ensured that the assessment of the child’s needs informs the care that they receive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has ensured that staff have received the relevant training to meet the needs of the child living at the home. The induction of new staff to the home is strong. This means that staff are equipped to deliver a high standard of consistent care to the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The child’s statutory care plan is not up to date. This means that the plans in place do not provide the manager and staff with all the relevant and up-to-date information about the child. This shortfall hinders the manager’s ability to be assured that they and the staff are working in line with the child’s current local authority care plan. Inspection report children’s home: SC456850 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, 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 must maintain records ("case records") for each child which—

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Requirement Due date

include the information and documents listed in Schedule 3 in relation to each child;

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Requirement Due date

are signed and dated by the author of each entry. (Regulation 36 (1)(a)(b)(c))

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Requirement Due date

This relates to ensuring that a copy of the child’s care plan written by the placing authority is kept on the child’s file. 10 April 2023

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Recommendation

 The registered person should provide a nurturing, homely and supportive environment that meets the needs of the children. In particular, ensure that the kitchen and bathrooms are maintained to a consistently good standard. (‘Guide to Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9) This recommendation remains in place from the last 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 children’s home: SC456850 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

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

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Inspector

Rachel Webster, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC456850 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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