Children's Home run by Keys Education Ltd in Herefordshire

Unique reference number SC062074 Inspection date 11/01/2012 Inspector Dawn Taylor Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 17/08/2011 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 is registered to accommodate up to four young people of either gender from 11 to 17 years of age. At the time of the inspection there were four young people accommodated. The service is operated by a private company. The home is a detached property standing in its own grounds in a rural location.

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Brief description of the service

The overall purpose of the service is to provide medium to long-term placements for young people who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home's stated aim is to provide an environment in which young people can feel safe, cared for, supported and valued as individuals in their own right.

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Progress

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

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Progress

This is a good home, which is judged to be making good progress following this interim inspection. There were two recommendations made as a result of the last inspection. Both have been met. Young people's records, now have recorded their progress and achievements. Staffing numbers are in place to meet the needs of the young people placed. No requirements or recommendations were made as a result of this inspection.

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Progress

Young people continue to make good progress in many aspects of their lives. For example, good or increasing school and college attendance that results in good educational outcomes and young people developing tools to self moderate their behaviours resulting in a reduction in high risk behaviours and gaining independence and life skills equipping them for progression from the home. Young people feel safe and well supported at the home. They feel they have positive relationships with staff and peers. One social worker stated ‘The young person has made significant progress over the last year’.

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Progress

Two young people have moved on from the home since the last inspection. Both were effectively supported by staff in line with their placement plan's aims and objectives. This resulted in both of them achieving their long-term stated aims for transition. One has successfully returned home and the other has moved into supported living.

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Progress

The home has in place a newly produced development plan. This details the aims and objectives of the service in improving the quality of the provision and outcomes for young people. The Registered Manager is ensuring a good baseline of practice through regular Regulation 33 and 34 visits and reports.

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