Children's Home run by One To One Crisis Intervention Ltd in Devon

Unique reference number SC068205 Inspection date 09/02/2012 Inspector Chris Passmore Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 05/10/2011 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

This children’s home provides care and accommodation for one young person of either gender who have emotional or behavioural difficulties. The property is one of a group of services run by an independent company.

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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 full inspection in October 2011 the overall effectiveness rating for the service was judged as good with no requirements or recommendation made. One recommendation has been made as a result of this inspection visit.

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Progress

The manager and staff provide a consistent level of care and support on an individual basis to young people in order to provide a safe and stable environment in which they can develop. Staff work well with other professionals to ensure young people's needs are met and strive to achieve positive outcomes from the placement. There is a continued commitment to providing individually tailored care and staff are responsive to young peoples expressed wishes or needs. The service has effective working relationships with parents.

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Progress

Young people are kept safe through comprehensive staff awareness of good practice and safeguarding skills. There is an effective whistleblowing policy and the service responds positively to any disclosures made.

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Progress

Staff support young people to continue their education and to develop vocational skills. As a result young people achieve in education and gain practical experience in a work environment. Attendance at college is encouraged in order to prepare young people for the world of work and to increase their social living skills. Significant family contacts are maintained and supported by staff. There are good arrangements in place to monitor the health of young people and staff work with health professionals in a positive and constructive way. This provides a multi-agency approach to meeting the health-care needs of young people and working towards best possible outcomes for them.

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Progress

The physical environment of the home is homely and well maintained. Young people said that they were happy in the home, pursue their individual interests and hobbies and gain the experiences to help them prepare for adult life. They were observed to have a good rapport with staff and said they felt safe. The use of sanctions is reasonable and measured; there have been no absences from care and no incidents when physical intervention has been required, since the last inspection.

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