Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Birmingham

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC065855 1 SC065855

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Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a home for three children who have experienced social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since November 2024.

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Inspection date: 4 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 4 March 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: SC065855 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

At the time of the inspection, three children were living in the home. One child spoke with the inspector. They told the inspector that they were happy in the home and had no concerns.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support children to make progress with their education. Education providers are complimentary about communication with the home and work collaboratively to ensure that children remain engaged in their education. As a result, all children have increased their attendance since the last inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and staff understand children’s risks and presenting behaviours. Staff promptly responded to concerns raised about a child’s online use. Leaders communicated with professionals to implement a risk management plan to ensure the child’s safety when online. Due to the early intervention, there are safe arrangements for the use of the internet, and there have been no further concerns.

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Findings from the inspection

Childrens social and health needs are managed well. Staff support young people to understand healthy relationships and consent. This work has been effective with children in developing better peer relationships outside of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders have provided effective care planning for children. Leaders have advocated for one young person to stay in the home longer than planned. This was to help them develop necessary skills to support their transition into semi-independent living. As a result, this decision has led to less disruption for the young person, and they have maintained positive relationships with carers.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have positive relationships with children, which they use to promote positive behaviours. This has led to a low number of incidents in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The environment is child focused and welcoming. Since the previous inspection, children’s shared spaces have been improved with the addition of memory pictures, games around the home and work taking place in the garden space. Children’s bedrooms are personalised to their own liking.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are suitably trained in subjects relevant to the needs of the children living at the home. Staff have completed training on adverse childhood experiences, online safety and autism awareness. This provides staff with the knowledge and skills to support children’s needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff enjoy working in the home. They are enthusiastic about supporting children to achieve positive outcomes. One staff member told the inspector, ‘Things are going great. I feel very proud to be part of the home.’ Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC065855 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 18/07/2023 Full Good 06/12/2022 Full Good 08/03/2022 Interim Improved effectiveness Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC065855 4

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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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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC065855 5 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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