Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 1 SC460063

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Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately run children’s home is registered to provide care for up to four children who may have social, behavioural or emotional needs. At the time of the inspection, four children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2024.

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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: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/08/2023 Full Good 01/02/2023 Full Good 15/03/2022 Interim Sustained effectiveness 03/08/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff recognise children’s individual progress and the importance of this growth to them. Although children are optimistic about approaching adulthood and living more independently, they appreciate that the staff at the home provide them with a safe and secure residence. Children present as settled in the home, and for some children, this has been their longest placement of stability.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children and staff have positive working relationships, and children are supported to share their views and make decisions about their care. Children know how to access the complaints process and professionals involved in their care and do so when they wish.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have access to educational provisions and regularly attend due to the support of the staff at the home. The manager has effective communication with schools, and all professionals work together towards common goals for the children and their future. Children have extended their peer networks because of attending education, with children regularly requesting to spend time with them after education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff make it a priority to support and promote relationships that are important to children. Children are supported to attend family celebrations, even if they are out of the area. Staff work with children to understand what healthy relationships look like, which has enabled them to maintain long-lasting relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to maintain their health and encouraged to maintain positive routines. All children have access to relevant health settings, and staff support children in attending their appointments. Children are beginning to access an increasing amount of healthcare appointments with the encouragement of the manager and staff.

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

Risk assessments identify vulnerabilities of the children and actions to be taken to minimise the likelihood of risks. There is evidence that risk is reducing in some areas, such as missing-from-home incidents and altercations between children. Routine procedures, such as room searches, happen with the agreement of children, and findings from these prove effective.

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

Staff know the protocol if children go missing from home, although incidents of children going missing have significantly reduced. Staff ensure that children benefit from return home interviews to explore the learning from the incident, and staff liaise with family and professionals where appropriate to ensure the safe return of the child to the home. Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 4 When children are involved in incidents, rigorous investigation takes place and when practice deviates from the processes, appropriate action is taken.

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

Children express there are some challenges with the group dynamic but know how to escalate concerns and feel the manager will address these. The dynamics between children are discussed in supervision and team meetings to ensure they remain safe, and positive relationships are encouraged.

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

Positive behaviour is promoted, and staff are skilled at de-escalation, which is evident in the lack of physical intervention used in the home. Staff use strategies to de-escalate behaviours, so any form of physical intervention is used as a last resort. Staff’s use of consequences is minimal, and they are used only when deemed necessary. There is a consequence log, which shows these are not punitive in nature.

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

The physical environment for children is safe and secure. The layout and use of the home are considered and adapted in the interests of the children, to promote their interests and dignity.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home benefits from a qualified registered manager who has children’s needs at the heart of their support. Despite staffing vacancies, the manager ensures that children do not feel the impact of this, and staff work collaboratively to provide consistency and stability. There are clear responsibilities and accountabilities, and staff feel strongly about the strength of their teamwork and report that they are well led by a supportive manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children are supported by a consistent staffing team. Although the service has faced staffing challenges, efforts from both the manager and the company ensure that there are appropriate amounts of suitably trained staff on shift. Recruitment is underway, and safer recruitment processes are in place to reduce the likelihood of unsafe people working with the children. The registered manager does not use agency staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager reviews the quality of care in the home and is open to feedback to make improvements. However, assurance processes are not always effective. Medication audits failed to identify a when there was a missed administration of a dose of medication and medication that is no longer required.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers and staff receive regular supervision that focuses on children’s progress. All supervision is recorded and includes reflective discussions and challenge to staff as required to ensure that they are knowledgeable and meeting the expected standards in providing care to children. Training, development and induction activities are focused on ensuring that staff can meet the specific needs of children. Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 5 Leaders and managers understand the plans for the children and drive the achievement of important milestones and permanence for their futures. The manager has monitoring processes to measure progress and can demonstrate the positive impact that living at the home has had on children’s progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Case records reflect children’s everyday lives and the work that is carried out with them. The style and clarity of records increase the understanding that children have about their histories, backgrounds and experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers work positively with other agencies and professionals. They seek to build effective working relationships in an open and transparent way to build relationships and secure positive outcomes for children. However, incidents relating to known risks to children have not been notified to Ofsted. Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 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 leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(b) (2)(h))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that audit systems are effective in identifying changes or omissions to care. 24 November

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involved occurs in relation to children which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(b))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that notifications of such events are made consistently and in a timely manner. 24 November

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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: SC460063 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd

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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

Vikki Thwaites, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC460063 8 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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