Children's Home run by Dove Adolescent Services Limited in Barnsley

Unique reference number SC064454 Inspection date 13/03/2012 Inspector Debbie Foster Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 13/12/2011 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

This is a private children’s home, which provides care for up to two young people aged eight to 17 years, who have a history that encompasses placement breakdowns and emotional and or behavioural difficulties.

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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 in December 2011, the overall judgement for the effectiveness of the home was outstanding. Young people have very strong trusting relationships with staff which enables them to engage well. Young people live in a safe, caring and supportive home. As a result, they continue to make progress in many aspects of their lives. These include education, positive behaviour, improved good health, and social and independence skills.

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Progress

A young person said ' The best thing about living here is the staff, they look after me,' and 'I like the activities I get to do, like swimming, going to the cinema and fitness.'

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Progress

There are no requirements and recommendations to implement from the last inspection.

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Progress

The manager makes good use of quality assurance systems to monitor the operation of the home, young people's welfare and progress, and the home's records. This ensures shortfalls are identified and suitable action is taken to address them. These evaluations ensure the standards within the home remain high and continue to improve.

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