The Banyan Tree

Unique reference number SC396186 Inspection date 31/01/2012 Inspector Amanda Ellis Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 15/12/2011 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 a privately run and provides care for four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities.

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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 December 2011, the overall effectiveness rating for the home was judged to be outstanding. No requirements or recommendations were set at the last inspection.

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Progress

The home has made good progress since the last inspection. The experienced and knowledgeable staff team ensure that young people receive high quality care. Young people benefit from significantly improved life chances as a result of living at the home.

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Progress

Since the last inspection young people have made excellent progress. The home continues to provide care for the young people in line with their individual placement plans and care plans. The plans are of exceptional high quality and address the specific and individual needs of each young person. Young people are actively encouraged to become involved with the planning process.

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Progress

Young people continue to develop self-esteem and make excellent progress in developing emotional resilience. Young people benefit from improved outcomes as a result of improved self awareness. For example, young people thrive in education, employment and vocational training. This provides young people with the skills and knowledge which will enable them to make the transition to adult life.

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Progress

The service continues to ensure that young people have high standards of care provided in relation to their health. This includes their physical, emotional and psychological health. Young people continue to learn to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. The staff endeavour to enable young people with learning disabilities to understand their health needs. Young people thrive in the home.

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Progress

Young people are safe and feel safe in the home. They are protected from significant harm including neglect, abuse, exploitation and accident. Young people have not gone missing from the home since the last inspection. There have been no restraints since the last inspection and there have been no allegations of suspicions of harm. However, there are robust procedures in place that provide for the protection of young people and staff.

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Progress

The home consults with young people in contributing to the running of the home. Young people express their wishes and feelings. There has been one complaint since the last inspection. This was resolved in a transparent manner and resolved without formal action. Young people know how to make a complaint. However, the home has no provision for young people to be able to make phone calls in private without reference to staff working in the home.

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Progress

The management of the home has continued to demonstrate a clear commitment to continual improvement. The Registered Manager implements a development plan which identifies specific areas for improvement within set timescales. Young people’s quality of care is improved because the home consistently makes meaningful progress in meeting their targets.

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that children are provided with a telephone on which to make and receive calls in private (Regulation 15 (4)(a)) 01/03/2012

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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