Children's Home run by Wakefield Council in Wakefield

Unique reference number SC062573 Inspection date 07/03/2012 Inspector Simon Morley Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 14/11/2011 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.

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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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Brief description of the service

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to seven young people, of both genders with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The main aims are to support young people to move back home with their families or successfully move to more independent living.

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Progress

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

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Progress

At the last full inspection in November 2011 the overall effectiveness of the home was judged to be good. The quality of care and outcomes for young people have been maintained since then. Young people commented that 'It is okay living here and easy to settle in'.

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Progress

There were no required improvements from the last inspection. The registered provider has however improved the quality of monitoring. Monthly quality monitoring reports have better information about young people's progress and their outcomes. This helps monitor how well the home is helping young people to develop and progress.

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Progress

Staff continue to work hard to engage young people in a range of different opportunities to facilitate better outcomes. There has been an improvement in young people benefiting from different leisure activities to develop their skills, self- confidence and fitness.

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Progress

There has been success with helping young people to move into more independent accommodation and with plans to move back home with their families.

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