Children's Home run by Bristol City Council in Bristol

Unique reference number SC034184 Inspection date 12/03/2012 Inspector Diana Waters Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 04/08/2011 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

This home is one of a number of children's homes operated by a local authority. The home provides care and accommodation for up to five young people of either sex. The purpose of the home is to provide young people with life and social skills to enable 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 the overall effectiveness was judged to be good. There were two recommendations and one requirement made. One requirement has been partially met; systems are in place for staff to receive regular supervision and annual appraisals have been started. Group reflection and supervision has been introduced and staff report they feel supported.

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Progress

One recommendation has met. A manager has been appointed, from within the existing staff team, in October 2011 and has submitted an application to become the Registered Manager. The manager is making good progress to ensure the home is well organised. The manager has started to complete weekly checks on the quality of care and a Regulation 33 visitor reports monthly. These help to ensure the policies and procedures are adhered to and that standards are maintained. The other recommendation has been partially met; record keeping is improving with new systems in place, including individual behaviour plans on some young people. Staff are able to support young people in understanding their personal development and journey from the start of placement and young people readily recognise the progress they have made; this contributes to increased self-esteem.

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Progress

Young people’s welfare continues to be enhanced by good relationships which exist between staff and young people. Young people benefit from individual care from a positive stable staff team, with a strong commitment to provide support for young people. Young people develop independence skills in the home and enjoy independent access to the community and leisure interests. The young people benefit from living in a spacious and comfortable environment.

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Progress

Young people talk positively about their care and the home and the staff team, they benefit from the support offered and report they cannot think of many improvements that could be made to the home.

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Progress

The home has the maintained quality of care and continues to improve. There is a strong commitment from staff to provide a high quality service which benefits young people. Staff are supported by a new manager who has a focus on improving team working and the quality of care for young people. Management in the wider organisation carry out regular monitoring of the home to identify areas for improvement, which improves outcomes for young people.

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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 that the behaviour policy continues to be implemented through the comprehensive individual behaviour plans for all young people. (NMS 3.3)

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