Children's Home run by Benjamin UK Ltd in Buckinghamshire

Unique reference number SC062317 Inspection date 03/01/2012 Inspector Jennie Christopher Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 14/10/2011 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

This is a private children's home registered to take up to four young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age with 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

At the last inspection in October 2011, the overall quality rating for the service was judged as good with two recommendations set within the inspection report. This home demonstrates continued improvement in the quality of care provided with a clear and focused commitment to service development. A particular strength of the home is the committed management team and enthusiasm of the staff team who are passionate about promoting positive outcomes for young people.

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Progress

At the last inspection recommendations were set in relation to recording length of restraints and implementation of a risk assessment regarding the use of a lock on the lounge door. Recording tools have been updated to provide a section to record length of any restraints and staff have effectively used this. A comprehensive risk assessment has been produced that fully examines the use of the lock on the lounge and times when it is appropriate to use it. The document also covers all internal locks, which is above and beyond the requirement set.

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Progress

Young people continue to receive well planned care from a committed and competent staff team. Young people have a positive view of the care that they receive and say that their relationships with staff are good and that they feel ‘safe’. Staff have clear and consistent boundaries, which have enabled young people to positively manage their own behaviour. The culture within the home celebrates individuality and diversity. As a result, young people receive high quality care and support which is based on their individualised needs.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, a great deal work has been done to evaluate the current level of service and to identify areas for development in the coming year. Effective monitoring systems review the quality of care and identify areas where outcomes for young people can be improved. Highly evaluative reports of independent monitoring visits and monthly monitoring by managers are produced. These demonstrate an excellent level of consultation with staff and young people and take place on a regular basis.

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