Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Halton

Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 1 SC457175 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

The home is run by a private organisation to provide care for one child who may have social or emotional difficulties. One child was 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 February 2020.

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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: outstanding

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/10/2022 Full Outstanding 14/09/2021 Full Good 10/03/2020 Interim Declined in effectiveness 18/09/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has left the home since the last inspection in an extremely positive way. The child chose to live in the local area and is employed. Likewise, a child has come to live in the home. Careful planning into and out of the home means that children settle well. A social worker said, ‘I am really pleased with the placement, and [name of child] is thriving there.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

A dedicated and committed staff team cares for and nurtures the child who lives at this home. The child said, ‘Staff are great. I get on with them all. They listen to me and take things seriously. I like living here.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand children’s physical and emotional health needs. They use a therapeutic model of care to consider the underlying causes of children’s behaviours. This helps children to manage their emotions. It also enables staff to sensitively support children who have experienced traumatic events or disruption in their lives.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children take part in a wide range of activities inside and outside of the home. For example, they enjoy go-karting, bowling and playing on their consoles. This promotes children’s social skills and their health and well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Generally, staff understand children’s health needs, and they manage children’s individual health needs well. However, in the child’s medical assessment, there is an action for staff to encourage the child to wear their glasses. Staff do not encourage the child on a daily basis, and they have not talked to the child about how this will affect their eyesight in the future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are very good at pursuing and finding bespoke alternative education packages for children. As a result, the child who moved out attained numerous exam results and was able to secure a place at college before moving. The child living in the home is thriving in their educational settings. Staff help children overcome any barriers to education to help them achieve their goals. Therefore, children have increased self-confidence and aspiration for their futures.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help children to complete accredited qualifications outside of formal education. This means that children develop independent living skills. This helps children to focus on their long-term targets and develop good foundations for their futures.

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

Children feel safe in the home and the local community. They can identify a trusted adult in the home. One child said, ‘I can talk to any of the staff and tell them about anything.’ Children also know how to raise their concerns by using the complaints process. Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 4 Children enjoy having positive relationships with staff. This helps staff to de-escalate any negative behaviours at an early stage and prevent incidents from occurring. As a result, there have not been any safeguarding incidents or physical interventions.

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

There has been one incident where a child went missing from the home. Staff followed relevant procedures and protocols, such as remaining in touch with the child and searching known areas. A return home interview was completed by an independent person. The child has now settled in the home, and there have been no reoccurrences.

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

Leaders and staff have a good understanding of children’s vulnerabilities. Staff update behaviour management plans for the child on a regular basis. This helps staff to quickly identify concerns and helps them in their daily practice. Staff encourage children to take age-appropriate risks. This helps to develop children’s confidence in the community while also developing their independence.

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

Children have access to tailored support programmes related to their specific needs. Staff develop close working relationships with external agencies. As a result, children make great strides in achieving their targets.

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

The manager follows safer recruitment processes and completes all relevant safety checks. However, staff recruitment files are disorganised, and although checks have been completed, this is not always clear. The manager’s oversight of these records is poor and does not ensure that children are protected from unsuitable adults working at the home.

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

The home is welcoming, bright and homely. Children said that they like their home and that they feel safe living at the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is suitably qualified and experienced. She is supported by a qualified and experienced deputy manager. The manager is committed to the staff team and the children they look after.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive a full induction when they start working for the company. This helps them to gain the necessary skills and knowledge for their role. Staff also attend regular training so that they can provide care and support for children with specific needs. Staff said that they feel supported in their roles. However, they do not receive regular supervision in line with the company’s policy. Therefore, staff do not always have the opportunity to reflect on their performance with their manager and to improve the quality of their work.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The staffing arrangements provide children with a high level of care and continuity. Children are supported by staff who know them well and understand their needs . They use monthly team meetings effectively to reflect on children’s progress and as opportunities for training and sharing skills, research and good practice. Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 5 Managers follow up and escalate concerns if responses from agencies are not satisfactory. This helps to ensure that children receive the right support to meet their needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager completes a regular quality of care report to review children’s experiences. The views of children, professionals and parents contribute to the review. In addition, an independent person provides a monthly report that includes their views. Therefore, the manager and leaders can learn from children’s experiences and external views about the care provided. Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 6

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

employ an individual to work at the children’s home; or

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Requirement Due date

if an individual is employed by a person other than the registered person to work at the home in a position in which the individual may have regular contact with children, allow that individual to work at the home,

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Requirement Due date

if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a)(b) (3)(d)) 12 April 2024

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees—

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Requirement Due date

receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience. (Regulation 33 (4)(b)) 12 April 2024

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff encourage children to wear their prescribed glasses and educate them on the health implications of not wearing them. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’ page 35 paragraph 7.18) Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 7

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Information about this inspection

The inspector has 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: SC457175 8

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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: Beverley Williams

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Inspector

Pam Nuckley, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children's home: SC457175 9 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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