Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 1 SC460063 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

This privately run children’s home is registered to provide care for up to five children who may have social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection, four children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2021.

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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: 1 February 2023

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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: SC460063 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/02/2023 Full Good 15/03/2022 Interim Sustained effectiveness 03/08/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 17/12/2019 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

This is a good home. Children vary in the levels of progress they make, but they all make progress from their starting points. Any barriers to progress are managed well by staff who consult with professionals and will challenge decisions they feel are not in the best interests of children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is a challenging dynamic between the children currently living in the home. This is recognised and is managed well by staff, with a risk assessment in place that is regularly reviewed and updated. Children are encouraged to develop relationships with each other in a safe and positive way. They are also supported to do activities both alone and together, which supports relationship building but also allows them to develop their own identities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The registered manager and staff advocate on behalf of children in the home. They ensure the children’s voices are heard and always ask them if they want an independent advocate, who children take advantage of. The children have regular meetings to make decisions about activities, meals and holidays. They are also encouraged to discuss topics that are important to them, which increases their confidence and self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

A strength of this home is the way clinical support is accessed to benefit the staff and children. The registered manager identifies areas for improvement or any issues affecting staff. The home’s clinician will then create bespoke workshops to ‘upskill’ the staff, which the staff say they appreciate. The clinician also suggests strategies that staff can use to address any challenges they may face with the care of the children, such as unwanted behaviours.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children that come to live at the home have a well-planned transition. They are able to visit the home and meet staff beforehand, and their rooms are decorated for their arrival. The children living in the home make welcome gifts for new children. Recently a child moved on from this home in very difficult circumstances. The registered manager and staff managed this sensitively, allowing for the child to return to the home after they left, which enabled a positive closure for the child.

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

The staff have a good understanding of the children’s needs and any risks to their safety. Each child has an individual risk assessment that details known risks and how to mitigate them. The registered manager oversees all children’s records and ensures they are updated following any incidents to ensure that staff are aware of any new information.

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

Staff are not risk-averse and understand that children take risks as part of growing up. One child is interested in outdoor activities, some of which could be viewed as Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 4 high-risk. Instead of discouraging the child from exploring this interest, they have creatively found a way that it can be pursued in an enjoyable and structured environment. This shows that the child’s wishes are not dismissed, and they can develop their interests safely.

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

There are sometimes incidents of bullying in the home. When they happen, the staff deal with them swiftly and sensitively. All the children involved are spoken with, reparation work is carried out and the incident is recorded in detail. One-to-one discussions are completed with children periodically to address bullying as well as in response to incidents when they happen. This is also addressed in the group risk assessment, which is completed by the registered manager.

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

Staff provide consequences for children to manage inappropriate behaviours in the home. The registered manager has taken clinical advice to determine the best approach to take with each child. Since then, there has been a reduced need to use consequences. However, when consequences are used, they are more effective in reducing unwanted behaviours.

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

Staff are skilled at de-escalating children’s behaviour when they are upset. The use of physical interventions in the home is rare and always used as a last resort. When a child has been held, a detailed record of the incident is made. Staff are spoken with to reflect and discuss how future reoccurrences could be avoided. The child is spoken with to ensure they understand why the hold happened and establish whether they need any further attention. Staff then work with the child so their relationship with the person who has held them can continue to be positive after the intervention has occurred.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is well respected by the staff and external professionals. The registered manager advocates for the children’s rights and has ambitious visions for them and their futures. She identifies any barriers that affect outcomes for the children and offers appropriate challenge. She has done this effectively, which resulted in significant positive change for a child who recently left the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager leads by example. She involves herself with the children and has good relationships with them. The children like her and trust her. She is always visible in the home, and it is clear that she knows the children well. The registered manager is highly motivated to support the children to achieve their full potential.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has effective oversight of what happens in the home through various monitoring systems. When incidents occur, she ensures that she is apprised of the circumstances so that any actions required can be taken in a timely way.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have regular reflective supervision with the registered manager. Staff find these sessions beneficial as it gives them a protected space to think, talk about the Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 5 children and discuss any issues they may have. All staff are up to date with their supervision, and all records are accurately documented.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager encourages the children to explore and understand different ethnicities and cultures. The staff team is diverse, and staff are happy to discuss their backgrounds with the children. The staff are teaching children about different cultures and encouraging them to cook and eat foods they have not experienced before.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals who work with the home have stated that communication with the registered manager and staff team is good. The staff give regular updates about the children and contribute to external meetings and reviews effectively and efficiently. Professionals spoken with commented on the positive culture in the home, which the registered manager instils in the staff. Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 6

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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: SC460063 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: 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

Gail McGann, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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