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

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC456959 1 SC456959

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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

This home is owned and managed by a private provider. The home provides care for one child who may experience emotional and/or social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home. The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2024.

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Inspection date: 2 January 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 2 January 2025

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: SC456959 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

Since the last inspection, the same child has continued to live in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Despite the child continuing to engage in some high-risk behaviours, including substance misuse and going missing from home, the child has made some measurable progress since moving to the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The child engages with support services and understands the risks associated with substance misuse. However, despite ongoing efforts from the staff and a multi-agency approach to reducing risks for the child, the child continues to make choices that can potentially impact on their long-term health.

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Findings from the inspection

Suitable education arrangements are now in place for the child. These are tailored to the child’s needs and consider their previous educational circumstances. Staff work in partnership with education providers and other relevant professionals to ensure that the child has every opportunity to reach their full academic potential.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager now ensures that the child’s wishes, views and feelings are captured well. For example, the quality of the recorded key-work sessions that staff complete with the child has improved. In addition, staff use regular house meetings to provide the child with the opportunity to share their opinions of the home and the care that they receive. As a result, the child feels valued and listened to.

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Findings from the inspection

The standard of the home environment has improved. Damage to the child’s bedroom has now been repaired. This, alongside the recent refurbishments that have taken place in the home, now creates a comfortable home environment for the child to live in.

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Findings from the inspection

There are clear boundaries in place in respect of managing challenging behaviour. Although the child’s behaviour can be challenging, staff are consistent in their responses. Staff use the quality of their relationships with the child to manage these situations. This means that staff rarely need to physically hold the child to manage behaviour.

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Findings from the inspection

When the child goes missing from the home, staff follow the joint protocol effectively. Searches conducted by staff and persistent attempts to make contact show the child that they are cared about. Proactive collaboration with the local authorities and police supports the child to return home safely. Missing-from-care incident records are clear, enabling thorough monitoring of these events by the registered manager. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC456959 3 There have been changes to the management of the home since the last inspection. The home is now overseen by a suitably qualified and experienced registered manager. She is supported by a deputy manager.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have ensured that staff have the appropriate training and skills to meet the specific needs of the child in the home. Staff have been provided with relevant training, including child criminal exploitation and substance misuse. Regular team meetings and supervision provide further opportunities for the staff to reflect and learn.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager is a strong advocate for children. The registered manager and staff have established good working relationships with the child’s parents and other key professionals. This ensures that the child has the appropriate support to help them to make progress and maximise their potential.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has taken effective action to meet the requirements and recommendations from the last inspection. All previous requirements are met. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC456959 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/07/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 14/12/2021 Full Inadequate 31/07/2019 Full Good 03/10/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC456959 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff continually support the child to make healthier choices and reinforce the dangers of substance use on the child’s health. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality Standards’, page 34, paragraph 7.10) Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC456959 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

Dave Carrigan, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC456959 7 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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