Children's Home run by Island Choices Ltd in Isle of Wight

Unique reference number SC399866 Inspection date 05/01/2012 Inspector David Coulter Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 10/06/2011 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 children's home registered for up to four young people, including those with learning difficulties. The aim of the service is to provide individualised care, within a homely environment. The home is owned by a private limited company.

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Progress

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

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Progress

The home achieved an outstanding judgement at the last inspection and there were no requirements or recommendations arising. The home has experienced a number of significant changes since the last inspection, two young people have moved on and another has been admitted. New staff have settled in and all have now completed their induction training. It is evident that staff continue to monitor the physical, social and emotional needs of the young people in their care and are continually looking for new and imaginative ways of ensuring that outcomes for young people are positive.

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Progress

Young people confirmed that they were enjoying life in the home and spoke in positive terms about the support they were receiving from staff. Young people are involved in decision making within the home and can exercise choice over such things as food, activities and the decoration of their rooms. Both young people have established educational placements that they attend regularly and enjoy. Young people are encouraged to pursue full and active lives. One young person is interested in all forms of transport and staff recently arranged a trip to London so that he could experience the underground. The other young person is actively involved in equestrian activities and attends a project a number of days each week.

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Progress

The home operates with a team of extremely well motivated staff who are led by an experienced manager. Staffing levels are subject to regular review and are adjusted in response to the changing needs of young people. Staff continue to increase their knowledge and skills by accessing appropriate training opportunities. The specific care needs of each young person are clearly identified and staff have developed effective strategies to ensure they can be appropriately met in a consistent fashion.

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