Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Bolton

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620950 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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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 provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620950 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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The care of children

Children have good relationships with the staff who care for them. Staff invest time in children. They listen to them, protect them and promote their welfare. Children can name trusted adults who they can speak to if they have any worries. As a result, children have developed a sense of permanence and belonging.

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The care of children

Children who are new to the home are always welcomed sensitively and with the best possible planning. There is a robust referral process which is used to assess the needs of the children who already live in the home. This process also considers children’s needs and any additional risks when new children come to live in the home. This ensures that there is a child-centred approach when making decisions about whether children’s needs can be met in the same home.

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The care of children

The child does not currently attend school. The manager is actively supporting an ongoing search to identify a suitable school placement. Educational activity is supported by the staff throughout the day. They use this as an opportunity to carry out direct-work sessions with the child around relevant topics, such as drugs misuse and knife crime.

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The care of children

Children understand how to make a complaint. When children raise concerns, their issues are addressed and responded to. This positive response ensures that they feel listened to, and their views are valued.

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The safety of children

Risk assessments and behaviour support plans are detailed, and staff understand the individual risks for the child. The manager and staff review and update these frequently. The risk assessments and plans are also reviewed following any significant events to ensure that they include current information for each child and provide staff with clear strategies to mitigate risks.

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The safety of children

When children go missing from care, there are clear and comprehensive plans in place for staff to follow. The staff are proactive in their responses when children are missing from the home, which means that they are often quickly located. The manager and staff work collaboratively with external professionals, such as the local police and missing-from-home team, to ensure well-coordinated responses when children do go missing from the home.

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The safety of children

When it has been necessary to physically hold a child, it has been reasonable and proportionate. The manager has completed a detailed overview of the incident, and Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620950 3 children and staff have been spoken to about the hold. All relevant professionals have been notified.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Monitoring in the home is effective. The manager has ensured that requirements from the previous inspection have been met and he has implemented a new audit tool. This has supported him to maintain effective management oversight. As a result, the manager has a good understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

There is now a full and reliable staff team in place. This means that children have consistency and stability and are cared for by staff who know them. The staff have clear responsibilities and accountability in the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Staff are suitably qualified and trained in mandatory subjects. Additionally, staff receive specific training to help them to meet the individual needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Supervision and team meetings take place regularly and are a development opportunity for staff. There are clear induction plans for new staff to ensure that they can meet the specific needs of the children who they are responsible for. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620950 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/04/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 08/02/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620950 5

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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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Inspector

Katie Tomlinson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620950 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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