Children's Home run by Keys ACE Limited in Bury

Unique reference number SC420388 Inspection date 11/11/2011 Inspector Maria McGranaghan Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 26/05/2011 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. Satisfactory 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. Inadequate 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

The setting is a large detached property in its own grounds, providing accommodation for up to three young people who have experienced emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Progress

Since their previous inspection the service is judged to be making good progress.

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Progress

The children’s home has demonstrated continued improvement in the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people. All the young people benefit from consistent practice that allows all aspects of their lives to improve.

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Progress

Young people work closely with staff and hard work has created a vibrant home where young people like to be. The young people’s views are consistently gathered and these influence the home’s operation and future direction. There is good feedback and consultation with partners who confirm that the ethos at the home supports young people to achieve and develop. Relationships are very good with individual difference being accepted and valued by all living and working at the home. Young people’s characters prosper and all confirm they are happy, safe and relaxed living in their home.

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Progress

Good outcomes are being achieved and all young people continue to receive a high standard of care from an experienced, competent and qualified staff team. Managers stimulate the enthusiasm of staff and channel their efforts effectively. It is a strong child-focussed service that is conducive to young people developing their potential. Staff remain fully up to date with professional and legal developments.

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Progress

Placements are stable and young people take responsibility for their behaviour. There are no behaviour management concerns. The promotion of young people’s education, health and well-being are very good and young people’s educational attainment is tremendous. All young people actively engage with their education programmes and attendance is very good. Young people’s achievements improve self confidence and future prospects. Young people reflect on their progress with their key worker and this keeps them highly motivated.

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Progress

Young people are prepared well for the time when they leave and transition planning has been effective to enable sustained engagement in education. The home used good thematic approaches to support learning including holidays, activities and outings. Young people are integrated well into the community and this assists them in making and sustaining external relationships.

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Progress

The home’s aims and objectives are being fully fulfilled. There are good quality assurance systems being used to monitor the operation, management, young people’s welfare and the home’s records. Realistic and challenging targets are outlined within the home’s development plan. Very good monitoring systems are used that comply with the requirements of Regulation 33 and 34. Planning for the future is founded on robust evidence which identifies areas of weakness and builds on the many areas of strength that the service demonstrates.

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