Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited

Inspection report for children's home: 2662813 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private provider. It provides care for one child who experience emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in March 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living in the home and was seen by the inspectors.

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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: 2662813 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/01/2024 Full Good 02/08/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2662813 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made significant progress and views the home as their own. The child has built positive relationships with the staff, who provide nurturing, child-centred support while demonstrating a solid understanding of the child’s individual needs. Staff members are proud of the progress the child has made.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff meet the child’s health needs. The child is supported to attend all routine health appointments, and the manager has actively involved other health professionals to assist with the child’s emotional well-being. Thanks to the positive relationships fostered with the staff, the child is confident in expressing worries in a safer and more constructive manner.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Although the child is not currently attending school, the staff are proactive in encouraging children’s participation in both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout the day. The manager has not yet established a clear plan that evidences the child’s participation in these learning activities, and this is a recommendation from the inspection. Staff are assisting the child in exploring options, including potential colleges and courses that align with the child’s interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff promote family time for the child with people who are important to them. They help to build positive relationships with the child’s family. The staff can enhance the quality of the time spent together, making these interactions more positive. Staff will transport the child to family time sessions, no matter the distance from the home. They remain local should the child need them and have offered for the family to visit the home. Children have opportunities to socialise with friends in the community, which contributes to the development of essential social skills.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff encourage the child to participate in various activities both in the home and in the wider community. The child enjoys spending time with staff while engaging in experiences such as visiting the driving range, attending the cinema, going to the gym and taking walks. Staff and the child have been involved in local charity events, further strengthening the home’s position and overall engagement in the community.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home celebrates the child’s achievements, offering additional incentives for meeting set goals. Staff produce memory books with the child. These are filled with photos that document the child’s participation in activities and special occasions, contributing to a sense of belonging and accomplishment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff listen to children and take their views seriously. Regular discussions with staff regarding activities, meal choices, incentives and targets help the child develop age- appropriate life skills. Additionally, the child serves as an ambassador for an initiative run by the local authority that allows children to share their voice, which further reinforces their sense of respect, value and being heard. Inspection report for children's home: 2662813 4

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

The child feels a sense of safety in the home and has positive relationships with staff. The staff and the management team have a thorough understanding of the child’s journey, fostering trust and enabling them to express their views openly and candidly.

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

Risk-taking behaviours are managed, adhering to policy and protocol that address recurring behavioural patterns effectively. This systematic approach has led to a notable reduction in incidents of missing from home and self-harm, including input from the child to enhance the effectiveness of the support and intervention. The effectiveness of this approach has meant that there has been one episode of restraint, with no repetition. Staff do this through actively listening to the child and offering a nurturing response that offers self-reflection and guidance to the child.

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

Notably, there have been no accidents reported in the home, indicating a strong commitment to safety. The implementation of rewards and consequences is both proportionate and timely, with agreements made in collaboration with the child.

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

Additionally, the handover process between staff is consistent and reflective of the events and times throughout the day, ensuring continuity in care and an update regarding the child’s needs.

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

The home is safe, with all relevant checks in place to ensure overall safety for the child. Staff are trained in medication administration and management. There are no controlled medications prescribed, but safety storage practices are followed. The manager completes monthly medication audits.

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

Staff members spend time with children educating them about online safety. Staff remain informed about current issues, which they actively discuss with the child, resulting in no reported concerns in this area.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is experienced and has a good oversight of the staff and home. The manager receives supervision from experienced leaders. The manager has a good oversight of the child. The interactions between the manager and child are genuine and representative of a trusting relationship.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings cover a broad range of topics, focusing on staff progress, relationships and the developmental journey of the child. The manager is broadening the scope of learning among staff members, encouraging peer discussions that focus on the impact of their practices. This collaborative dialogue facilitates shared learning experiences and contributes to a more unified approach to care and support in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers ensure that all new staff receive a comprehensive induction. Mandatory training is not only completed but also monitored by the manager, who demonstrates strong leadership through effective oversight of both staff and the home. Inspection report for children's home: 2662813 5 Staff rotas provide a monthly overview of staffing arrangements, complemented by weekly adjustments and last-minute changes via the actual rota. Regular staffing allows the child to benefit from a stable workforce that understands their needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have a good understanding of the child and express positive sentiments regarding the team’s dynamics and the manager’s oversight, saying they fee supported.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals and family praise the care and support that the staff provide to the child. The family report that staff keep them up to date with the child’s progress. Staff encourage family involvement with the child to strengthen their support network.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers have ensured that the home is redecorated and maintained to a high standard, providing a warm and inviting environment for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has established a clear workforce development plan that is regularly updated to reflect the needs of both the staff and the home. This approach underscores the manager’s commitment to overseeing the team as a cohesive unit while also recognising the individual needs of each staff member.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision and appraisal of staff is conducted in a timely manner and is reflective of both the manager’s and staff’s contributions. The manager has plans to enhance supervision by incorporating reflective discussions on staff learning to benefit workforce development logs, providing greater staff development. Inspection report for children's home: 2662813 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

the individual has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills for the work that the individual is to perform.

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Requirement Due date

For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), an individual who works in the home in a care role has the appropriate qualification if, by the relevant date, the individual has attained—

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Requirement Due date

the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) ("the Level 3 Diploma");

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Requirement Due date

or a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma.

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Requirement Due date

in the case of an individual who starts working in a care role in a home after 1st April 2014, the date which falls 2 years after the date on which the individual started working in a care role in a home; or 25 April 2025 Inspection report for children's home: 2662813 7 in the case of an individual who was working in a care role in a home on 1st April 2014, 1st April 2016. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a)(b) (3)(b) (4)(a)(b) (5)(a)(b))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that all staff who work in the home in a care role have obtained or are enrolled on the relevant qualification by the relevant date.

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that when a child is not participating in full-time education, they are supported to sustain or regain their confidence in education and be engaged in suitable structured activities. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 28, paragraph 5.15)

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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: 2662813 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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Inspectors

Simon Jones, Social Care Inspector Paul McKay-Smith, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2662813 9 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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Inspectors

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