Children's Home, Residential special school run by Hesley Services Limited in Doncaster

Unique reference number SC035687 Inspection date 06/03/2012 Inspector Robert Curr Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Residential special school (>295 days/year)

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Date of last inspection 26/10/2011 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 service is a residential school that accommodates young people who have complex needs and severe learning difficulties, including autism. The whole school is registered as a Children's Home.

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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 full inspection the service was judged as outstanding. The management and staff team demonstrate continued improvement in the quality of care and outcomes for young people. Young people benefit from consistent practice that enables their lives to improve. No statutory requirements or recommendations were made at the previous inspection.

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Progress

Placements are stable and there are no behaviour management concerns. The promotion of young people's health and well-being are good. The staff actively promote young people's educational achievement. This ensures young people learn and achieve and develop their self-confidence, knowledge and skills. As a result, young people continue to make positive educational progress. There is close liaison with colleges and work placements for young people that are not of school-age.

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Progress

Health and safety is promoted effectively and this ensures young people benefit from a safe and homely environment. The home's aims and objectives are being achieved and young people's positive outcomes are promoted effectively. There are no safeguarding concerns and young people feel safe. Safe working practices are adhered to and young people benefit from high levels of individual support to promote their well-being and safety.

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Progress

Staff are committed to the young people they support. The care team remains stable which provides consistency and predictability for young people. The managers and staff team work well together to rigorously monitor young people's welfare which further ensures the quality of care and the safety of young people. Quality assurance systems are used that comply with the requirements of Regulation 33 and 34 and developmental plans are in place to continually improve the service to young people. However, the Regulation 34 reports are not being forwarded to Ofsted to demonstrate how the manager intends to continue to improve the quality of care provided.

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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) forward to Ofsted a report in respect to the review of the quality of care provided in the home, which includes consultation with young people, their parents and placing authorities. (Regulation 34 (2)(3)) 27/03/2012

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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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