Children's home SC372625

Unique reference number SC372625 Inspection date 19/03/2012 Inspector Louise Redfern Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 04/05/2011 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 is a privately owned children's home that provides care for one young person, of either gender. The home provides care for young people with 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 inspection in May 2011, the overall rating for the service was judged as good, with one recommendation made. This was in relation to young people being supported and encouraged to attend education regularly.

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Progress

Young people continue to make good progress in their individual development; for example, they have made significant progress in their educational attainment resulting in them securing a full time personalised tailored education package to meet their individual needs. The staff team are proud of individual’s achievements and celebrate them in the home.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, the Registered Manager has developed protocols for staff and working agreements with local police officers, to support young people when they go missing. This ensures that practice is focused on effectively safeguarding vulnerable young people.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, the Registered Manger has undertaken a consultation process that seeks views from external stakeholders such as social workers, young people and the staff team. This helps the manager and staff team to reflect and improve on their practice, which improves the quality of care for young people.

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Progress

The Registered Manager is committed to the development of the staff team as a group and as individuals, therefore young people benefit from a highly skilled and motivated staff team. Since the last inspection, established staff have commenced on further training courses, for example, undertaking a foundation degree in therapeutic childcare. The staff team benefit from regular supervision and appraisals; however, the Registered Manager does not have a current appraisal.

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Progress

The ethos and practice in the home promotes individual identity, difference and equality. As a result, young people are developing an understanding of cultural identity and diversity through open discussions and online research.

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Progress

Young people benefit from living in a house, which has undergone extensive re- decoration since the last inspection, a new kitchen has been installed, internal and external re-painting has been undertaken, new carpets and several pieces of new furniture purchased in consultation with young people living at the home. The house now provides a warm, nurturing and homely environment for young people to live in.

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Progress

The Registered Manager consistently communicates high expectations to staff in order to maintain good standards within the home. Young people benefit from a nurturing enthusiastic and motivated Registered Manager and a staff team who are committed to improving outcomes and providing a good level of care.

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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 all staff have their performance individually and formally appraised at least annually and this takes into account any views of children the service is providing for, with regards to the Registered Manager. (NMS 19.6)

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