Children's Home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

Unique reference number SC063978 Inspection date 28/02/2012 Inspector Nicola McEvinney Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 08/12/2011 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This local authority children's home provides care and accommodation for eight young people who may be experiencing a range of social, emotional and behavioural problems. The home offers a living environment to young people on a medium- to long-term basis. The home prepares young people to live independently.

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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.

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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.

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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

This home was judged to be outstanding at the last inspection held in December 2011. There were no requirements or recommendations made.

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Progress

Young people continue to benefit from being cared for by experienced and competent staff who have a clear understanding of safeguarding issues. Staff are proactive in working with other agencies to highlight the plight of those individuals who put themselves at risk of exploitation. This has resulted in a decrease in this activity and means young people are safer.

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Progress

Young people continue to live in a settled home where their education is promoted; the majority of them have good attendance.

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Progress

Young people benefit from engaging in a semi-independent learning package that enables them to learn skills to help them make a successful transition to adulthood. This is tailor made to suit the needs and abilities of each young person and is closely monitored to ensure young people are eating properly. Young people confirm that they feel safe and are well looked after and enjoy living at the home.

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Progress

There were no requirements or recommendations 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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