Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Middlesbrough

Inspection report for children’s home: SC465079 1 SC465079 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

p.1

Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

p.1

Information about this children’s home

This home is run by a private company. It provides care for up to one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

p.1

Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2024.

p.1

Information about this children’s home

There was one child living in the home at the time of the inspection. The child was spoken to as part of the inspection.

p.1

Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

p.1

good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

p.1

good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

p.1

good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

p.1

good

Date of last inspection: 25 September 2024

p.1

good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

p.1

good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC465079 2

p.1

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

25/09/2024 Full Good 14/01/2020 Full Good 06/03/2019 Full Good 06/12/2017 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC465079 3

p.2

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is happy living in the home. Staff have created a home in which the child feels comfortable and confident in sharing aspects of their life. The environment reflects that of a family home and is seen as filled with love and laughter.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has previously struggled with their attendance and engagement in education. Support from staff has resulted in the child making significant progress with their education. The child has taken two of their GCSE examinations a year early and passed them. They are excited to return to school and work hard to achieve more exam successes next year.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Daily experiences reflect the child’s interests and requests, with daily trips to their favourite shops. Staff ensure positive opportunities for the child with trips to a theme park and a holiday abroad. Staff encourage the child to be a member of their local community through donating to charities, completing events to raise money for charity and baking for the local care home.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are proud of the child. They recognise and celebrate the child’s achievements daily. Staff highlight all the child’s achievements such as independence tasks and managing their emotions. These celebrations provide the child with a sense of self-worth and a boost to their confidence.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are committed to nurturing the child’s relationship with their family. They engage in open dialogue with the child to support their emotional well-being and help them develop a healthy understanding of family relationships. In addition, staff work collaboratively with the child’s family to address their emotional needs and enhance their understanding of the child’s care. This level of support has contributed to the child forming more positive and meaningful connections with their family.

p.3

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

Staff implement clear boundaries for the child throughout their practice. This provides routine and consistency for the child, creating a sense of security and safety.

p.3

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

The child has trusted and secure relationships with staff. These relationships mean staff can identify changes in the child’s presentation and reasons for this. Staff know the child’s coping strategies when they are upset or angry, providing the child with space to manage their emotions while remaining vigilant regarding their safety and mental well- being.

p.3

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

Risk assessments and safety plans are robust and provide clear direction for staff to mitigate risks. Assessments include colour-coded tables that support staff’s understanding of the progress the child has made on a monthly basis, highlighting the Inspection report for children’s home: SC465079 4 most prevalent risks and the severity of these. These assessments help staff to promote the child’s safety.

p.3

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

Incidents are managed well. Staff are confident in implementing safeguards when necessary. Staff are skilled in de-escalation techniques and always approach incidents with care, empathy, and curiosity. Staff identify learning through reflection of incidents to support their future practice and care of the child.

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The child’s voice is at the centre of all documentation. The manager has devised child- friendly plans, risk assessments and monthly achievements that involve the child in planning their daily care and their future. They include the child’s views, wishes and feelings and provide clear and accessible information for the child.

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers care about the child and strive for the child to be safe, happy and achieve everything they aspire to. The commitment and values of the manager are disseminated throughout the home and staff team, creating a dedicated and compassionate staff team. This approach to practice secures positive outcomes for the child.

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff speak highly of the manager. She has provided an open and supportive working environment enabling staff to feel confident to approach her with any concerns or questions. This promotes staff well-being and positive practice, resulting in good staff retention and contributing to good-quality care. One member of staff said the manager is ‘extremely supportive’ and that they ‘could not ask for a better manager.’

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff development is a focus in the home. The manager is enthusiastic about supporting staff to release their full potential and celebrate their achievements. There is regular training relevant to the child’s needs and the staff’s interests. Staff are encouraged and supported to gain the relevant qualifications to undertake their roles.

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Regular audits are completed and are robust. These provide the manager with comprehensive oversight of the home. The manager uses these to identify key lines of enquiry while also providing a general overview of the daily running of the home. Any key lines of enquiry or concerns are addressed to ensure a safe and nurturing environment, with skilled staff providing good-quality care to the child. Inspection report for children’s home: SC465079 5

p.4

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: SC465079 6

p.5

Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

p.6

Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 4th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

p.6

Inspector

Sarah McGow, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC465079 7 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.

p.6

Inspector

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspector

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspector

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7