Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Stockport

Inspection report for children’s home: SC457182 1 SC457182 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 home is privately operated and provides care for one child who may experience social or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2021.

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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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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 for children’s home: SC457182 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/08/2022 Full Good 08/09/2021 Full Good 09/04/2019 Full Good 03/07/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC457182 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is happy and settled. They said, ‘This isn’t just a job for them (staff), you know, they really care.’ One child also explained that after multiple previous placement breakdowns, ‘This is the first place I want to stay, I can call home.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child receives good-quality, individualised care. Written documents are good quality and provide useful information. The child’s views are embedded throughout their records. Staff get to know the child well and understand their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Attempts have been made to provide the child with a homely environment. The child’s bedroom has been decorated to their taste. Photos, artwork and mementos are displayed throughout the house. However, these efforts are being limited by delays to essential maintenance and upkeep to some areas of the property.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made good progress in relation to education and employment. They have recently received an award from their education provider to recognise their improvement. The child also has a part-time job and has high aspirations for her future. Staff are supporting the child to meet and exceed their potential.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s mental and physical health needs are understood and met. When concerns arise about the child’s welfare, staff are quick to make sure that she has the care she needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff advocate strongly on behalf of the child. The manager has successfully challenged other professionals to make sure that the child receives the best possible care. The child’s voice is always represented in care planning documents.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff prepare the child for independent living. Staff know what they need to do to help the child successfully achieve independence.

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

The child’s individual risks are identified, understood and well managed by staff. Staff regularly have important conversations with the child about various safeguarding issues. This helps staff to get a better understanding of the child’s experiences and vulnerabilities. The child is safer because of the care they receive.

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

Staff use effective de-escalation techniques to help keep the child calm and safe. All staff approach challenging situations in the same way. The child knows the rules and expectations.

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

Serious incidents are rare. When they do occur, they are usually well managed. There was one incident when staff unnecessarily restricted the child’s access to all Inspection report for children’s home: SC457182 4 areas of the home. However, management oversight and reflection in response were good. Staff renew their skills and learn from difficult situations.

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

Staff understand when there is an increased risk for this child. Staff are proactive to reduce harm to the child and know the steps to take to keep the child safe in a range of situations. As a result, the child feels safe and protected.

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

The manager has carried out a thorough assessment of the risks associated with the location of the home. The manager regularly updates this assessment. The locality of the home continues to be suitable.

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

Before adults come to work at this home, robust recruitment processes are carried out to ensure that children are only cared for by safe adults.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a suitably qualified and experienced manager leading this home. The manager knows the child well and has high aspirations for her future. Her leadership has cultivated a motivated team of staff who share a nurturing, aspirational ethos.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel supported by the management team. Staff say that the manager has an open-door policy and is always available to support them. New members of staff receive a comprehensive induction. Staff who have moved into residential childcare from another sector are supported effectively with that transition.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a low turnover of staff. This stable team of staff work well together and feel supported by each other and by leaders and managers. This ensures that children receive consistent care from adults who they can get to know well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision sessions and appraisals are carried out regularly. Leaders and managers emphasise personal development and staff are encouraged to identify helpful targets to improve their practice. Staff feel valued and supported.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Regular team meetings are used as an effective forum to share information about the child. This ensures that staff are working towards the same goals.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager uses effective systems of monitoring and review. This allows her to identify patterns and trends quickly and implement support for staff as needed. The child benefits from consistently good-quality care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff regularly access useful training courses. This includes training which is specific to the needs of the child they are caring for. When staff have different learning needs, effective support is implemented to help them. This ensures that staff have the skills and knowledge they need to provide good-quality care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has appointed an independent person to review the care being provided each month. The independent person has regularly failed to gather Inspection report for children’s home: SC457182 5 important feedback from people who are important to the child. This limits the effectiveness of their assessment. Inspection report for children’s home: SC457182 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that general maintenance is timely. In particular, the garage needs to be renovated to reflect that it is being regularly used as a ‘chill-out room’ and the bathroom needs to be updated and repaired. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9)  The registered person should make sure that any individual appointed to carry out visits to the home as an independent person makes a rigorous and impartial assessment of the home’s arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in the home’s care. This should include regular consultation with professionals, children and family members. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 65, paragraph 15.5)

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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: SC457182 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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Inspector

Nicola Shaw, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC457182 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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Inspector

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