Children's Home run by Partners in Care Limited in Lancashire

Unique reference number SC010090 Inspection date 16/01/2012 Inspector Graham Robinson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 10/10/2011 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

The home accommodates up to four young people in total, with emotional and behavioural difficulties. It provides crisis intervention placements for up to 28 days and also medium and longer term stays. There is an additional two bedroom bungalow on site, which accommodates one young person, who is supported in living more independently.

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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 previous full inspection the home was judged as good. There has been continued improvement since then regarding the quality of care and the positive outcomes being achieved by young people. Young people benefit from being cared for by an energetic and committed staff team who provide stability and a consistency of practice that allows all areas of their lives to improve.

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Progress

Previous recommendations have been addressed positively leading to improvements with the young person's guide. No new requirements or recommendations have been made as a result of this inspection.

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Progress

Young people and staff work together positively to create a vibrant home where young people settle and prosper. The views of young people influence certain aspects of the home’s operation and future direction. Relationships are excellent with individual differences accepted and valued by all living and working at the home. Young people say they feel safe living at the home.

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Progress

Positive outcomes are being achieved and young people continue to receive a high standard of care from a competent and well motivated staff team who are well organised and managed. Managers stimulate the enthusiasm of staff and channel their efforts effectively. It is a strong, child-focused service that recognises and addresses young people's individual needs effectively. Staff remain fully up to date with professional and legal developments.

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Progress

Placements are stable and there are no behaviour management concerns. The promotion of young people's education, health and well-being is good and their achievements help them to develop greater self-esteem and confidence which allows them to look positively towards their own futures. Young people reflect on their progress regularly with staff, which helps to keep them keep focused and well motivated.

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Progress

Young people are well prepared for the time when they leave and transition planning is effective to enable sustained engagement both socially and educationally. Although the home has clearly defined boundaries which are understood and generally accepted by young people, they are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and their own actions. The ethos of the home is to work positively with young people who are encouraged to learn from mistakes in a non-punitive way. This develops trust and encourages young people to become more resilient.

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Progress

The home's aims and objectives are being fulfilled. There are good quality assurance systems in place to monitor the operation, management, young people’s welfare and the home's records. Monitoring systems meet with regulatory requirements. Realistic and challenging targets are outlined within the home’s development plan, with areas for development clearly defined.

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