Children's home run by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council in Walsall

Unique reference number SC063815 Inspection date 16/03/2012 Inspector Susan Mullin Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 27/09/2011 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 is operated by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council and provides care and accommodation for up to three children with physical and/or learning disabilities.

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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 inspection in September 2011, the overall quality rating for the service was judged as outstanding across all outcome areas. No requirements or recommendations were made.

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Progress

Leadership and management are good. Staff are well supported through direct line management, supervision and professional guidance. The management team have a sound understanding of the strengths and areas for development in the home. There are clear strategies in place for continual improvement to the quality of care, support and guidance for young people.

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Progress

Staff maintain very positive relationships with young people and are also instrumental in ensuring that the young people continue to make good progress. They have a good understanding of what they need to do, to support young people and to help them with the difficulties they face. Regular staff meetings about the young people ensure that all staff have opportunities to contribute and ensure that they are working with the most up-to-date information. One member of staff stated, 'the children are well cared for here, they are nurtured and given lots of opportunities to reach their full potential.’

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Progress

The home has excellent procedures for monitoring the quality of the service provided and the welfare of the young people. The registered provider undertakes visits to the home in accordance with regulations and carries out checks to ensure the quality of service remains good and the welfare of young people is monitored. The manager monitors records kept by the home to identify any concerns, patterns or trends and specifies actions required to address any issues and improve the quality of care.

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Progress

The culture and practice within the home promotes individual identity, difference and equality. As a result, young people receive high quality care and support which is based on their unique identified needs.

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Progress

No requirements or recommendations are raised as a result of this inspection.

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