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

Inspection report for children’s home: SC457308 1 SC457308 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

The home is owned and managed by a private provider. It offers care for up to five children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, three children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in February 2013 and is suitably skilled and qualified.

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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: SC457308 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/08/2024 Full Good 10/08/2023 Full Good 08/06/2022 Full Good 15/02/2022 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home: SC457308 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All three children living at the home were spoken to as part of the inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children in the home have trusted relationships with staff. Staff know the children well; they spend time with them and listen to them. This helps the children feel supported and safe.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are responsive to children’s needs and risks in the home. Children’s plans and risk assessments are individualised and reviewed regularly. The therapeutic framework used in the home allows staff to identify goals for the children and how to progress these.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When a child moves into the home, they are welcomed in a planned and sensitive way. Children are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms and make decisions about activities. They are encouraged to express their opinions and contribute to decisions about their future. This promotes children’s independence and rights.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is important in the home. Staff are ambitious for the children. The registered manager has challenged and sought alternative provision in cases where education has not been available.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help children to develop their independence skills. Professionals and staff believe children have made progress since living in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Emotional support for the children is prioritised in the home. Children have regular access to the in-house clinician and local specialist services. Staff also benefit from support from the clinical specialist to ensure that children’s emotional needs are met. This helps children to explore their feelings and emotions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s relationships with their families and friends are acknowledged, and children understand the reasons for their placement in the home. However, staff do not consistently encourage communication between children and their family members. This can prevent children from developing a positive self-image, particularly in relation to their cultural, religious and personal identity.

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

The registered manager and staff gather and share information about any safeguarding concerns. They ensure that other professionals are aware of incidents, and they update assessments following any events or concerns. Specialist clinicians and staff provide individual support to children after any incidents. Inspection report for children’s home: SC457308 4 Children are encouraged to express their feelings and any concerns they have. Children say they feel safe in the home and can identify staff who they are able to talk to and share information with. This helps children feel cared for and listened to.

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

The registered manager ensures that there is a swift response if a child goes missing from the home. Staff will actively search for the child and notify professionals and family members in a timely manner. Individual assessments are updated, and the registered manager ensures that independent return home interviews are offered to give the child the opportunity to discuss the incident to prevent further episodes.

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

Physical restraint is rarely used in the home. Instead, staff use other techniques to de- escalate behaviour and promote safety. This demonstrates the staff’s commitment to using the therapeutic model and individual assessments to stabilise children.

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

Individual risk assessments identify any vulnerabilities for children and outline the steps staff should take to manage risks. Staff manage risks effectively in the home, and assessments are updated following any incidents. Staff understand and implement strategies to keep children safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has worked at the home for over 15 years and has established strong links with other professionals who work in the local area and are in contact with the home. The registered manager knows the children well. They have good oversight of events in the home and plans for the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager ensures that the plans for children identify their individual needs. When looking to introduce new children to the home, they consider the local authority’s care plan and the needs of other children there.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager regularly monitors the quality of care provided. They use several tools to monitor the home, including monthly audits. These audits are shared with senior managers, and any areas for improvement are noted and actions recorded.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel supported by the registered manager. Additionally, the clinician supports the staff by providing training and consultation regarding the children’s plans. This helps staff feel safe and enabled and increases their knowledge to look after the children in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Safer recruitment practices are followed, which ensures that only adults with appropriate skills and experience can work with the children who live in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive supervision, but written notes are not produced in line with the home’s supervision policy. This can lead to staff being unclear about actions required of them and the timescales involved. Inspection report for children’s home: SC457308 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that each child is encouraged to build and maintain positive relationships with others. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 38, paragraph 8.6)  The registered person should ensure that all staff receive timely supervision that allows them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children in their care. A record of supervision should be kept detailing its outcome. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraphs 13.2, 13.3 and 13.4)

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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: SC457308 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: 5th Floor, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Lisa Richards, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC457308 7 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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