Children's Home run by Green View Young People Limited in Barnsley

SC386057 Unique reference number 18 June 2009 Inspection date Russell Shackford Inspector Key Type of Inspection

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30 December 2008 Date of last inspection .

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About this inspection

The purpose of this inspection is to assure children and young people, parents, the public, local authorities and government of the quality and standard of the service provided. The inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcome for children set out in the Children Act 2004 and relevant National Minimum Standards for the establishment.

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The inspection judgements and what they mean

this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is strong Good: this aspect of the provision is sound Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is not good enough Inadequate: 3 of 6 Inspection Report: SC386057

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Brief description of the service

This children's home intends to provide care for up to two children and young people aged between 11 and 18 years with emotional and behavioural difficulties or learning disabilities. The house is in a busy community near to the local town. It is near to shops, leisure facilities, education provision and public transport.

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Summary

This service is currently not providing accommodation children and young people. Our inspection methodology relies on evidence found at the time of inspection and this essentially includes users’ views about the service. As this evidence is not available when there are no children and young people present we have completed a proportionate inspection; the purpose of which is to decide that should an admission be made the service would be able to work to a satisfactory standard.

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Summary

This is a satisfactory service. Young people are encouraged to eat healthily and their good health is promoted. Good measures are in place to safeguard the welfare of the young people. Staff are supported by the manager through supervision and the provision of written guidance. There is satisfactory monitoring of the home which promotes and safeguards the welfare of the young people living there. The promotion of equality and diversity is satisfactory. The overall quality rating is satisfactory. This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This is the first inspection since registration was achieved therefore there are no previous actions to check.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. The young people are encouraged to choose what food they eat with support from staff to ensure that it is healthy and nutritional. They have opportunities to shop for and prepare food. Any matters arising from diversity are satisfactorily managed.

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Helping children to be healthy

Health care plans are used to describe the children's assessed health needs and what action is required of the staff to meet them. The young people are registered with local doctors, dentists and other individualised health care services. Daily routines include good personal hygiene and encouragement of a healthy lifestyle. Staff receive medication training to enable them to safely store, administer and record medication. They also receive training to enable them to provide first aid if necessary.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children have access to a private telephone. All young people are given a key to their bedroom so that they can keep it private. To show respect for the young person’s privacy, staff do not enter uninvited unless there are concerns about a young person's immediate welfare. Young 4 of 6 Inspection Report: SC386057 people's case records are stored appropriately to maintain good levels of confidentiality. Staff are able to hold conversations about young people in conditions of appropriate privacy.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The staff receive complaints training to ensure that they know what to do if a person complains about the service. There is a satisfactory complaints procedure. The children’s guide explains what the young people should do if they are unhappy. Staff also explain to young people what they can do if they are worried or unhappy.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

A good quality child protection policy contains details about how young people will be safeguarded against abuse. All staff receive child protection training and during discussion they demonstrate a good knowledge of the subject. There are good measures for protecting children from bullying and unauthorised absence. These are supported by written guidance for staff.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

All staff receive restraint training so that they know how to restrain children and young people safely and appropriately and can record their actions in the required detail. The training is supported by a good, detailed behaviour management and restraint policy covering all of the essential matters.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Risk assessments have been recorded for different areas of the home. They are also completed to enable staff to know what action to take to minimise the risk to each young person during their known and likely activities. The Local Fire Authority has carried out a risk assessment of the home and their requirements have been met. There is written guidance for staff covering fire safety. Staff receive up to date fire safety training and they are involved in regular fire drills. Regular fire safety equipment checks are carried out and recorded.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Satisfactory outcomes to the required recruitment checks are on file for all staff to show that they are suitable to work with children and young people.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The statement of purpose contains all of the required information. Children and young people receive a copy of the children’s guide to the statement before they come to live at the home. This gives them information about the home and how they can expect to be looked after.

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Organisation

There is detailed written guidance for staff covering all of the required matters. Staff receive supervision at the required level and frequency to ensure that they have a full understanding of their role, responsibilities and accountability. 5 of 6 Inspection Report: SC386057 The provider, who is also the registered manager, carries out monthly quality assurance monitoring checks. A report of the findings is produced.

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Organisation

The promotion of equality and diversity is satisfactory.

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions, which must be taken so that the registered person meets the Care Standards Act 2000, The Childrens Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The Registered Provider must comply with the given timescales.

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Recommendations

There are no recommendations. 6 of 6 Inspection Report: SC386057

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