Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection report for children’s home: SC456416 1 SC456416 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 is one of several homes operated by a private company. The home is registered to care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home. They spoke with the inspector about their experiences of 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

Date of last inspection: 17 and 18 August 2022

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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: SC456416 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/08/2022 Full Good 09/02/2022 Full Good 08/05/2019 Full Good 15/05/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC456416 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has recently moved into the home. They had opportunities to visit the home and meet with staff before moving in. The child has been helped to settle in well and said that they like living in the home. They enjoy spending time with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff nurture and facilitate the child’s interests. The child enjoys twice-weekly horse- riding lessons and does voluntary work at a stable once a week. The child’s choices are acted on, and they are helped to care for small pet animals. This helps the child to feel listened to and helps them to develop a sense of responsibility.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child with their education. The manager and his deputy are advocating tirelessly to find an appropriate education provision. Alternatives are in place when the child cannot go to school, and staff find creative ways to encourage the child’s learning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s health needs are well promoted. Staff encourage and support the child to attend health appointments as required. Staff motivate and educate the child to lead a healthy lifestyle. Since moving into the home, the child has stopped using a vape. The staff team has access to the organisation’s clinical team to ensure that the child’s emotional needs are being met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff creatively capture the child’s views. Regular meetings with the child, where they set the agenda, also take place. This ensures that the child feels listened to and that they are involved in decisions about their care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide the child with a warm and nurturing home. Communal areas are homely and comfortable. The child’s bedroom is adequately furnished and personalised. Staff support the child to feel secure and have a sense of belonging.

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

The child is kept safe, and they feel safe. Their risks and vulnerabilities are known and understood. The child’s individual risk management plan is detailed and clear. Direct work is carried out with the child to address any identified needs.

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

Relationships between staff and the child are positive. However, on one occasion, a staff member’s inappropriate response led to the child feeling upset. The manager took swift and appropriate action to resolve the issue. The child felt heard and is happy with the outcome.

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

Positive behaviour is consistently promoted in the home. The child is clear about the boundaries and expectations in place. They receive help and support to understand and manage their feelings and behaviour safely. Consequently, the child no longer goes missing from the home, and staff do not need to hold them to keep them safe. Inspection report for children’s home: SC456416 4 Effective planning took place before the child came to live at the home. However, a child who previously lived in the home did not have a positive experience, as there was insufficient planning in the manager’s absence that led to the team not being able to meet the child’s needs. This is something that the manager took swift action to address.

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

The child is encouraged and supported to take age-appropriate risks to help them develop their independence skills and confidence.

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

Safer recruitment practices are in place to ensure that only adults who are safe to work with children are employed in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is professional, knowledgeable and caring. He promotes a positive culture in the home and is highly regarded by the staff team. The manager is supported by a committed and child-centred deputy.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff enjoy working in the home. They feel valued and supported by the manager and the deputy. Staff described the manager as approachable and supportive. The manager and staff have high expectations for themselves and the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff team meetings and supervision sessions are regular and effective. They focus on the child’s well-being and progress and provide opportunities to reflect on their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works proactively and effectively with other agencies and professionals. One education professional said that the home is ‘a delight to work with; they go above and beyond’.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

New staff members experience a thorough induction programme. Staff continue to benefit from regular training opportunities to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. This equips staff to meet the needs of the child in their care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager regularly monitors the quality of care provided to the child. He is highly organised and has robust systems in place to help track patterns and progress. This enables him to understand the home’s strengths and areas for development. His comprehensive oversight of the home ensures that ongoing improvements are made. Inspection report for children’s home: SC456416 5

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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 care planning standard is that children—

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Requirement Due date

receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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Requirement Due date

have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home’s statement of purpose. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered person must ensure that referral information is adequately considered before a decision is made about a child moving into the home. 28 June 2024

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff role model positive behaviours and relationships at all times and that poor behaviour is challenged and discussed. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 39, paragraph 8.11)

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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: SC456416 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

Zillah Brooks, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC456416 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 we look after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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