Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in North Yorkshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC457435 1 SC457435

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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

A private company owns and manages this children’s home. The home provides care for up to two children who may have experienced social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2021.

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Information about this children’s home

This inspection was brought forward in order to address a specific allegation received by Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

Inspectors were aware during this inspection that a serious child protection allegation was being investigated by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate allegations of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response to the allegations were considered (where appropriate) alongside other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform the inspectors’ judgements.

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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 inspectors evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC457435 2 Inspectors have 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: SC457435 3

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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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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, safeguarding incidents have been managed well. All safeguarding agencies, including Ofsted, have been notified of these incidents without delay and as required. This has allowed the safeguarding agencies and Ofsted to take the appropriate steps to ensure that the safety of the children is prioritised.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s safety and welfare are at the forefront of the manager and staff’s actions. Children’s individual risks are understood and managed well by the staff, who follow the children’s detailed risk assessments that are reviewed regularly.

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Findings from the inspection

Allegations that a child has made have been acted on quickly. The registered manager and staff took immediate action to safeguard the child. The staff provided the child with emotional support to reassure them that they had done the right thing. The registered manager has reviewed the provider’s policies. This ensures that the staff are knowledgeable about any potential risks and have clear guidance on the strategies that they must use to promote the children’s well-being and safety.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has recognised that the children do not always live together in harmony. The registered manager has worked well with the staff, who have been proactive in using disruption strategies, to prevent further relationship issues between the children. Increased staffing arrangements during these times have supported the children to engage positively in additional activities.

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Findings from the inspection

Despite staff vacancies, additional gaps in staffing due to a member of staff being suspended and the impact of needing increased staffing levels, a regular staff team from the home continues to care for both children. This decision has ensured consistency of care and maintained the relationships that have been built up with the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Safe recruitment processes are in place. The registered manager assures herself that relevant checks are completed before staff work with the children, which includes delaying some members of staff in starting their role if checks have not been finalised. This helps to reduce the potential risk of harm to children.

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Findings from the inspection

Considerable progress has been made in the home to make it a welcoming and homely environment for the children to live in. Outside of the home, the children participate in several interesting activities that reflect their interests. The staff capture these moments in the children’s consultation booklets so that the children can look back at their time spent in this home. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC457435 4 At the last inspection, Ofsted raised two requirements and one recommendation. The registered manager has progressed an action plan to address the requirements in full and to address the recommendation, and all three have been met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC457435 5

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/05/2023 Full Good 17/08/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/03/2022 Interim Sustained effectiveness 10/08/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC457435 6

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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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Inspectors

Kate Jackson, Social Care Inspector Lee Riley, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC457435 7 regulates and inspects 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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Inspectors

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