Children's Home run by The Partnership of Care Today in Wolverhampton

Unique reference number SC390576 Inspection date 23/02/2012 Inspector Susan Mullin Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 15/06/2011 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for four young people, of either gender with emotional or behavioural difficulties. It is operated by a private organisation.

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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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Progress

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

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Progress

At the last inspection, the overall effectiveness of the home was judged to be outstanding. No requirements or recommendations were made at the last inspection. Progress since the previous inspection is good. There are thorough and robust systems for monitoring the operation of the home and the quality of care delivered. The manager demonstrates good oversight of working practices and has ensured that this home continues to prioritise positive outcomes for all the young people. Young people are happy in placement and are making good progress. One young person said, ' I have been in lots of homes and this one is good.’

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Progress

Young people continue to benefit from well-planned and personalised care. Young people confirm they feel safe in the home and that they are settled and well cared for. Care plans promote individual needs and difference is respected. This allows young people to progress at a pace that is appropriate to their personal development. Young people's mental health and emotional support needs are well provided for through regular key working sessions and the continuity of staff in their care of young people. This has helped young people to come to terms with some of their unhappy life experiences, to understand and manage some of their difficult family relationships and to develop self-confidence and a feeling of self-worth.

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Progress

Young people's views are valued in the home by the manager and staff. A very comprehensive complaints process ensures that young people are confident to raise any concerns they have. This ensures that they have a voice. Where young people have expressed a new idea, this has been acted upon. For example, changes to the menu, activities and the interior furnishing of the home have been made.

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Progress

The leadership of the home fully demonstrates that young people are at the centre of the ethos of the home. The Registered Manager and Regulation 33 visitor regularly ask young people what their views are during their own inspections, ensuring that they have their say. This further helps to build on young people's resilience and self-esteem. Reports of the visits are sent to Ofsted as are notifications in line with the Regulations.

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Progress

No requirements or recommendations were made at this inspection.

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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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