Children's Home run by Sandcastle Care Limited in Blackpool

Unique reference number SC363398 Inspection date 10/05/2011 Inspector Stephen Trainor Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 10/01/2011 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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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 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with the relevant regulations and meets the national minimum standards.

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About this inspection

The report details the progress made by the provider since the last full inspection, identifies any further strengths, any areas for improvement and makes judgements as outlined in the Inspection of children’s homes – framework for inspection (March 2011).

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The inspection judgements and what they mean

Good progress The children’s home has demonstrated continued improvement in quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the large majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection.

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progress

The children’s home has maintained quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection.

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progress

The children’s home has failed to address one or more requirements and/or has not met the majority of recommendations and/or the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people have declined since the last full inspection.

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Brief description of the service

This privately run children’s home was registered in February 2008 to care for up to six children and young people of both sexes, from the ages of 10 to 17 years old. The home cares for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Brief description of the service

The organisation responsible for this home has opened its own school which is registered with the Department for Education. Opportunities for the young people to attend different educational placements including local mainstream schools and specialist schools are also facilitated.

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Progress

Dahl House has been closed since 25/02/2011. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational for at least another three months. The anticipated date for reopening is 01/09/2011. Should the home decide to accept placements they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention before they do so.

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