Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Leeds

Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 1 SC428895 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

A private company runs this home. It is registered to provide care for up to three children.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is dual registered with Ofsted. She registered as the manager of this home in December 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection there were three children living in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Date of last inspection: 14 September 2022

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/09/2022 Full Good 19/04/2021 Full Good 19/02/2020 Full Good 28/08/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 3

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outstanding

Children living in this home flourish because of the nurture and care that they receive from the staff. They provide the children with care that mirrors that of a parent. This helps the children to feel valued and that they have someone who is on their side. One professional said, ‘If I could replicate the parenting in this home, then I would.’ A second professional said, ‘They [the staff] represent the care of a family home’ and ‘they [staff] care for children as a parent should.’

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outstanding

Children are supported to make considerable progress. This is because the staff are consistent in the care that they provide. The managers and staff all work towards the same goal and that goal is the children. The children are treated as individuals and their progress is measured from their own starting points. The staff absolutely recognise that progress looks different for different children. Successes are celebrated with the children to help them to see how far they have come. The staff are extremely proud of the children and the children know it.

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outstanding

The staff have high aspirations for the children. They want them to achieve their full potential in all areas of their life. One child who had no previous education data has recently passed their mock exams and has plans to go to college. A child who has moved on from the home achieved their GCSE’s and secured a place in college. One education professional said, ‘I cannot speak more highly of them [the staff], they [name of child] has missed such a significant period of education in the past. But now [name of child] is in such a strong place.’

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outstanding

Professionals speak extremely positively about the care and support that the children receive in this home. They are confident that the children receive the best possible care. Several professionals said, ‘They [staff] go above and beyond for the children.’ A health professional said, ‘They [staff] are helping us get further than we ever have before with them [the children].’

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outstanding

The staff are patience and they take their time to gain the children’s trust. The staff know that it is important that this is done at the children’s pace. There has been exceptional progress in terms of gaining the trust of two children in terms of their thoughts about food. New pots, pans, plates and cutlery have been purchased to help the children feel that they are safe to use. The staff remain consistent in their approach to them. The children are praised and encouraged when they try new foods. On days when they do not, the staff remain positive with them and reassure the children that everything is still okay. This is important as it helps the children to recognise that there are trusting and safe adults in their world.

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outstanding

Staff understand the value of creating positive life experiences for the children and the importance of making happy memories. Staff inspire and empower the children to take part in positive activities such as ice-skating, trips to the seaside, holidays Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 4 aboard, independence activities and more. Children in this home enjoy new experiences that they have not had the chance to do before.

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outstanding

Children’s safety is an absolute priority to the managers and staff. Children say that they feel safe. One child said, ‘They [staff] help me to make good friendships, they [staff] point out the red flags to me.’ This helps the children to make and maintain positive friendships. This is an important skill that they can take into their adult life.

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outstanding

Children are supported to learn from unsafe decisions. They are taught how to take risks safely. If children make a not so positive decision, the staff spend time with them to help them to understand why situations, places or people may be a danger to them. This approach helps the children to keep themself as safe as possible. It also helps them to understand how to make safer decisions in the future. This is something that they can continue to develop as they grow into adults.

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outstanding

Risks in relation to missing from home and child exploitation have significantly decreased for one child. This is because there is excellent partnership working and information sharing between the managers, staff and all relevant safeguarding agencies. The staff regularly update the children’s safety calendar with details of children’s known associates and places. Mapping exercises are regularly completed to help the staff see where and when the child is safe and when they might be unsafe. The children are kept involved and the staff speak to them about their worries and concerns.

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outstanding

The staff are dedicated in their support to children so that they can remain healthy and well. All children have made progress in this area. One child presents as extremely confident, relaxed and happy in this home. They spoke affectionately about the help and care they receive from the staff. Two children have made remarkable progress when considering their starting point. They are now completing self-care tasks, keeping their bedroom clean and tidy and joining in with some activities. One child is enjoying weekly art therapy and their work can be seen displayed around the home.

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outstanding

The staff ensure that the children feel loved and cared for. The children are supported to understand what is happening around them. The staff have meaningful conversations with the children about important matters such as keeping safe online, calming behaviours, sexual health and more. When the children are having a difficult day, such as attending court for family proceedings, the staff prepare ‘care packages’ for them to come home to. This helps to make a difficult day feel more positive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is extremely passionate, nurturing and caring. Her personality shines throughout the home. She is well supported by the deputy manager who is equally Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 5 enthusiastic about her role. The children are at the heart of their practice. This is evident when speaking with the children, the staff and other professionals.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers are inspirational and influential in creating positive changes for the children. They are successful in encouraging the staff to have the same high aspirations for the children. They have an in-depth understanding of the children and are committed to helping them. When children or staff are struggling, the manager will research what works best or what changes need to be made to ensure that the children succeed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is extremely proactive in sourcing training or resources that will help the staff provide high-quality care to the children, for example, all staff have recently received two days sign language training. This is to help them to continue to gain the trust of two children. It also shows them that the staff are supportive of their parent. The staff use sign language around the home, this helps the children to feel a greater sense of belonging. It also helps to increase the children’s confidence that staff are interested in learning more about their life experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager takes all safeguarding concerns and allegations seriously. She acts swifty to ensure that all appropriate action is taken. Thorough investigations are completed, and all relevant safeguarding agencies are updated. The manager has dismissed a member of staff due to misconduct. When practice issues are identified she puts clear action plans in place to address these. This promotes an open culture. While maintaining management oversight of the home, she ensures that the staff participate in all important decisions about the home. This approach has created a team that all work towards the same vision and goal.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff speak highly of the managers. They feel valued, well supported and they enjoy being in work. They say that the managers are flexible, approachable and always willing to listen to them. One member of staff said, ‘They get the best out of me, they are really approachable, and I love working here.’ Laughter and fun can be heard around the home and there is evidence of strong teamwork. This is of great benefit to the children as they live in a happy home where everyone is supportive of one another. Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 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: SC428895 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

Jo Birtwhistle, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 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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