Children's Home run by Dove Adolescent Services Limited in Wakefield

Unique reference number SC060811 Inspection date 09/02/2012 Inspector Debbie Foster Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 30/06/2011 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 run by a company, provides care for two children who are aged between eight and 17 years. The Statement of Purpose sets out that the primary reason for a young person’s placement is to support their emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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Brief description of the service

The service will take the planned and emergency placements of young people.

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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 June 2011, the overall judgement for the effectiveness of the home was good. Young people are continuing to make good progress in areas relating to their health and keeping safe. The staff are committed to caring for young people, by frequently reviewing of the care provided and adapting their approaches that assist in meeting the diverse needs of young people.

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Progress

One recommendation made at the last inspection has been met. The home's development plan has been up dated and includes specific detail on how changes will assist in bringing improvements to the quality of care and outcomes for young people.

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Progress

One recommendation has not been implemented in full. Although, a good proportion of staff are qualified and new staff have commenced the level 3 Children and Young People Diploma. This does not meet the recommended target of 100% of staff attaining the qualification. Therefore, this is not ensuring that all staff have the essential qualification that supports them in being able to meet the needs of young people fully.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, one shortfall has been noted. A Regulation 34 summary report has not been sent to Ofsted as required on a six monthly basis, to confirm regular monitoring of the service and to show how improvements to the quality of the care provided to young people is taking place.

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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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Recommendations

 ensure all staff attain a level 3 Children and Young People Workforce Diploma (NMS 18.5)  ensure a summary of the Regulation 34 reports are sent into Ofsted on a six monthly basis, which shows the monitoring of the matters set out in Schedule 6, in order to improve the quality of care provided. (Volume 5, statutory guidance, para 3.14)

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