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

Unique reference number SC008607 Inspection date 08/03/2012 Inspector Anthony Kyem Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 31/08/2011 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 provides care and accommodation for up to two young people on a medium- to long-term basis in preparation for future placements with foster carers, rehabilitation home with family or independent living.

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Progress

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

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Progress

The home was judged as outstanding at the full inspection and demonstrates continued improvement in the delivery and quality of young people's care. It strives to improve its own performance, and it meets the aims and objectives of its Statement of Purpose comprehensively. As a result, young people's outcomes are promoted positively.

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Progress

Recommendations made at the previous inspection have been met to secure the sustained improvement of the service. Young people now benefit from individualised plans to promote their education and they receive appropriate support to enable them to understand the purpose and content of their plans. Young people learn and achieve because their education and attendance is well promoted.

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Progress

The systems used to monitor the home's performance are robust. The Registered Manager undertakes regular checks to the home's administration and combined with Regulation 33 visits and additional quality assurance these promote the smooth and effective operations of the home. As a result, the quality of young people's care is further promoted. Young people benefit from a home that is managed efficiently. The Registered Manager is very experienced, suitably qualified and trained. Young people benefit from a home which is close to local amenities, making these easily accessible to them. The accommodation provided for young people is homely, appropriately furnished and suitable.

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Progress

Young people are able to contribute towards the running of the home. Their feelings and opinions are taken into account and they are involved in key decisions to enable their valued contribution. As a result, young people feel valued, involved and listened to.

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Progress

As a result of this inspection there is one recommendation made in relation to young people receiving planned support to enable their planned transition to independence to extend the practice in this area.

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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 the home contributes to the pathway plan for eligible care leavers and works with social workers or personal advisors to implement the plan. (NMS 12.2)

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