Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Rochdale

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456542 1 SC456542

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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

The provider states in its statement of purpose that this home provides care for one child with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties that result in complex needs.

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Information about this children’s home

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 on 17 March 2024.

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Inspection date: 26 March 2024

Date of last inspection: 27 September 2023

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Inspection date: 26 March 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 26 March 2024

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has 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: SC456542 2

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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

Staff have a good understanding of the child’s health needs. The child is supported to access specialist health services, such as child and adolescent mental health services and substance misuse services. Since the last inspection, staff now ensure that the child has access to their prescribed medication.

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Findings from the inspection

The child regularly attends college. Staff provide daily transport to support attendance. When the child is not in college, they are offered to choose activities that they engage in.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been some improvement made to the home environment. The home has been repainted throughout and the kitchen is undergoing a full refurbishment. There is a daily cleaning rota in place, which is adhered to. However, some areas of the home still require some refurbishment.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the importance of family. They have built a positive relationship with the child’s parent and advocated on behalf of the child. As a result, the child feels listens to, and their plan is being progressed.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, the child is being educated with regard to the risks of smoking and has been offered support with cessation. Staff take measures to reduce and manage the risks associated with smoking, including fire hazards, while supporting the child to cut down.

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Findings from the inspection

There have not been any complaints made since the last inspection. However, the manager has supported staff to develop an understanding of how to respond to complaints, and staff are able to explain what they would need to do. If the child raises a concern about staff members, this is dealt with promptly. The child is given the opportunity to discuss any issues and advised about the complaint process.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have a good understanding of risks. Risk assessments are detailed and clear about the action staff should take. There has been one missing-from-home episode, which was managed appropriately. Staff respond effectively to any incidents, which has helped to reduce the risks.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager ensures that all staff complete mandatory training. There is a robust system in place to ensure that this is continually monitored, to prevent any further lapse or delay in staff completing training in the future. This has improved since the last inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are also provided with additional training opportunities. These are specific to the child’s needs and the staff member’s skills and experiences. The staff team are permanent; agency staff are not used. If there are any gaps in the staff rota these Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456542 3 are either covered by the staff team, staff from other homes in the organisation or bank staff with whom the child is familiar.

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Findings from the inspection

Incident reports are reviewed by the manager, who provides an overall evaluation. This is reflective of the incident and actions are clear, which enables oversight of any emerging patterns. The child is spoken with, which gives them the opportunity to reflect on the incident and to be educated about the risks. However, the manager does not consistently ensure that staff are provided with a debrief to look after their emotional well-being and to identify gaps in learning. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456542 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/09/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 27/09/2022 Full Good 20/04/2021 Full Good 24/04/2019 Full Outstanding Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456542 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the environment is warm, welcoming and well maintained. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.7)  The registered person should ensure that opportunities for staff to reflect on incidents are provided and that any gaps in learning are identified. They are responsible for proactively implementing lessons learned and sustaining good practice. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 55, paragraph 10.24) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456542 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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Inspector

Sarah Probert, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456542 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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