Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hartlepool

Inspection report for children's home: SC457430 1 SC457430 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

This home is operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2024.

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Information about this children's home

Since the last inspection, 3 children have lived at the home. At this inspection, 2 children were living at the home, and both children were spoken with during the inspection.

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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: SC457430 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/10/2025 Full Good 15/10/2024 Full Good 22/01/2024 Full Good 31/10/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: SC457430 3

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Summary of findings

Children benefit from positive relationships with the staff. They seek them out to tell them about their day when they return from school. Children happily talk about the trips they have been on with staff and the adventures they are planning. Children know how to complain and are confident that the manager will respond when they make a suggestion.

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Summary of findings

Children are safe in the home. The staff understand children's risks and access appropriate training to help them support the children. Incidents are rare, and staff know what to do if an unsafe situation occurs. The home is well maintained, but the outside area is not in keeping with the rest of the home and requires attention.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children like living in the home. They have positive relationships with the staff and enjoy their company. Staff help children to plan bike rides and camping trips and celebrate children's achievements and special moments. When children move on, they receive memory boxes and books of their happy times that enrich their memories of living at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children do well in school. The positive relationships that staff have with their teachers help to overcome any problems that arise. Children meet their targets, pass exams and move on to college courses. Education colleagues remark on the quality of the communication with the staff and their responsiveness when support is needed in school. Furthermore, children attend a variety of after-school activities, from football to clubs, that help the children to learn new skills and make friends.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide nurturing support that helps children to express their identity confidently. One child has been supported to attend appropriate youth groups to help them develop their sense of self. Staff work with children's relevant professionals to agree referrals to specialist support when it is needed.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are well prepared for independence. Staff complete work with them on the practical and emotional aspects of moving on from the home. Children complete 'independence passports' that demonstrate the skills they are learning. When children move on from the home, staff ensure that they have a positive ending and ongoing support.

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

Children feel safe. Staff encourage the children to come to them with any worries and provide consistent, predictable advice and support. Managers and staff advocate for Inspection report for children's home: SC457430 4 children to have the right support to keep them safe. Children know how to ask for help and are confident that they will get a response that helps.

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

Staff take time to understand the reasons behind children's behaviour. They have the training and support they need to support children with complex needs. As a result, children feel safe in the care of staff. Detailed assessments and chronologies further support staff in their understanding of the children.

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

Children are kept safe online with a variety of monitoring systems and regular reviews. The manager has ensured that each child has age-appropriate restrictions on their use of devices regarding what they can access online and that the children understand the rationale for these. Staff observe children when they are playing games online and intervene if they have any concerns.

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

Managers and staff know what to do in safeguarding situations that occur infrequently. Staff routinely record important information that captures children's daily experiences and know what to do when a child goes missing from home.

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

Leaders and managers have responded promptly and appropriately when there has been a concern raised about staff. Concerns are thoroughly investigated, and staff are supported throughout, with any learning shared with the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by an experienced manager who has a good knowledge of the children and the staff. She has oversight of all aspects of the home, providing consistent feedback to staff on any issues identified. Staff enjoy working in the home and feel well supported by the manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff who are new to the home feel well prepared for their role. They have a comprehensive induction and frequent mentoring and support from the managers and staff. More established staff talk about their journeys and the support they have received in developing their career. Training and development activities are regular, and staff feel valued by managers and leaders.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is moving on from the home soon. She has a clear plan for how this is being communicated to the staff and the children. A full handover of responsibilities is planned, ensuring that there is continuity for the children and the staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have regular supportive practice-related supervision. Single-issue conversations and coaching sessions are used to address issues that cannot wait until supervision. The manager samples supervision recordings for quality assurance. However, not all recording of supervision is in sufficient detail to record the richness of the reflection and discussion. Inspection report for children's home: SC457430 5 The interior of the house is welcoming and has a homely feeling. Children's rooms are personalised to reflect their interests. The children are comfortable in all areas of the house. In contrast, the outside space to the rear and side of the building looks unloved and neglected, detracting from the homeliness. Inspection report for children's home: SC457430 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff receive a written record of their supervision that is sufficiently detailed to allow both the manager and the member of staff to refer to the record for guidance. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,' page 61, paragraph 13.2)  The registered person should ensure that the children have a homely and safe environment. In particular, outdoor areas of the home should be well maintained and useable by the children. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,' page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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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: SC457430 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 4th Floor Park View, 82 Oxford Rd, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

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Inspector

Kirstie Sutherland, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: SC457430 8 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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