Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Blackpool

Unique reference number SC415710 Inspection date 12/01/2012 Inspector Elaine Clare Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 04/08/2011 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

This service provides short, medium and long-term care for three young people aged 10 up to the age of 17 years who experience serious emotional behavioural difficulties. It is owned and operated by a private company.

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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 on 4 August 2011 the home was judged as being good. Since this time, good progress has been made to promote positive outcomes for young people.

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Progress

There has been a commitment to ongoing quality monitoring including regular Regulation 33 visits and management checks of record keeping. This has ensured that good levels of quality are maintained in the home and that any problems are put right quickly. For example, additional teaching has been arranged to take place in- house to ensure that a package of education is available while a more sustainable arrangement is made. The positive approach to staff development in the home has resulted in additional training being put in place. Supervision has also been used well to enable staff to 'off load' and gain vital support. This has helped to ensure that young people are looked after by staff who are well trained and supported to do their jobs. Training for staff has been ongoing. The acting manager has commenced his National Vocational Qualification at level 5 and it is hoped this will be completed by May 2012. A consultancy organisation offers vital support on attachment issues.

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Progress

As a result of training the home can now provide a service for the young people with these complex health needs. Staff also have the skills and knowledge to keep young people safe and secure.

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Progress

The home has continued to maintain positive links with parents. This has been done through consultation and social events, such as Christmas parties. This has helped to ensure that parents feel that they have a say in the way that their child is cared for. Young people continue to benefit from staying in a well-maintained environment because there are good arrangements for the up keep of the home. There is a rolling programme of redecoration which has meant decorative improvements to some bedrooms and some communal space.

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Progress

Strong arrangements remain in place for carrying out an annual review of each young person's care. As a result young people's changing needs are met. These reviews also ensure that good links are maintained with other professionals who work with young people and this in turn leads to better continuity in care for young people. For example, one young person's school attendance has improved as a result of multi-disciplinary discussions at an annual review. Young people enjoy spending time in the home. Young people continue to be happy when at the home. One young person said that they like the independence the staff were giving her.

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