Children's Home run by Progressive Futures Care Limited in Knowsley

Unique reference number SC431931 Inspection date 29/11/2011 Inspector Sonya Robinson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 09/08/2011 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 home provides care and accommodation for three young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is managed by a private company.

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Progress

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

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Progress

The home has not provided accommodation to children and young people since its registration 9 August 2011. This inspection focuses on whether the children's home meets its statutory requirements in order to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements.

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Progress

The home's Statement of Purpose and children's guide includes information about the type of service provided and how the needs of young people will be met by the home.

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Progress

The home's Registered Manager has systems in place to monitor staffing levels on a regular basis to ensure that appropriate numbers of staff are available to meet the needs of young people. There is a policy and procedure to support staff and encourage the improvement of their skills and knowledge such as attending regular training.

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Progress

Records are in place to support good health and safety measures within the home, including environmental and fire risk assessments. Checks, such as appliance testing, fire tests and gas certificates are in place, this shows that facilities and services within the home are assessed as safe.

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Progress

The accommodation is maintained to ensure that the home remains fit for purpose and able to provide a good standard of accommodation for anyone wishing to move in. Systems are also in place to ensure that appropriate records will be implemented and maintained in respect of young people, in order to provide an overview of their experience and care episode while living at the home.

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Progress

There are good systems in place to ensure the environment is safe, secure and promotes young people's welfare. The service remains fit for purpose and is able to accept the placement of young people.

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