Children's home SC033032

Unique reference number SC033032 Inspection date 20/03/2012 Inspector Lynne Busby Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 27/07/2011 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 service is a children's home and is owned by a local authority. It is registered to look after a maximum of six children and young people, of either sex, who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is part of the council's intervention and support service. This service is aimed at keeping children and young people at home with their families. The home is in a rural area approximately five miles from the local town centre. It is within walking distance of bus routes, shops, a leisure centre and a swimming pool.

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Progress

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

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Progress

The home has been closed for just over six weeks. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational for three months, should the home decide to accept placements they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention to do so.

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Progress

There are three recommendations made at the last inspection which have not been addressed as the home is not operational. These include that young people be encouraged to record their views on any restraints. The records were not available as they had been removed from the home as it was empty so could not be seen. The following two recommendations could not be evidenced as met as there were no young people accommodated. Young people previously had comprehensive care plans which fully identified there individual needs. However, not all young people had seen their plan and therefore did not have a clear understanding of its purpose. Young people previously had access to the office which compromised confidentiality.

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Progress

The home was judged as good overall at the full inspection but no judgement as been made at this inspection. There are no further actions and recommendations.

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