Children's Home run by Progressive Futures Care Limited in Sefton

Unique reference number SC061924 Inspection date 21/03/2012 Inspector Sonya Robinson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 29/06/2011 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 provides care and accommodation for up to three young people between the ages of 12 years to 16 years, with emotional and 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 June 2011 the home was judged as good overall. At that inspection Ofsted asked the provider to make improvements in some areas.

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Progress

The provider was asked to ensure that the Statement of Purpose was revised and updated as necessary. Also to ensure that young people's views are recorded on all aspects of their care and support, including records relating to behaviour management; and that risk assessments relating to young people are updated to include known risks both permitted and illicit.

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Progress

Since the last inspection the Statement of Purpose has been updated in line with the updated regulations. This sets out the aims of the home and how it will operate.

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Progress

Young people are encouraged and enabled to contribute towards their daily care and to reflect upon their progress with their key worker. Young people's views are now recorded within key worker sessions and records relating to behaviour management. This is important as it encourages young people to reflect and develop socially acceptable behaviour. Young people are very positive about the care they receive and know that staff genuinely care about them.

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Progress

Risk assessments have been reviewed since the last inspection, they now include more detail about known or potential risks undertaken by young people without eliminating all risk undertaken as part of growing up. Young people live in a safe environment where they are effectively protected from harm and have a strong sense of safety and well-being. Young people said that they felt safe living at the home.

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Progress

The home undertakes a regular maintenance plan and was warm and homely. Furnishings and décor are of a good standard. Young people say that they have everything that they need and enjoy the opportunities to personalise their bedrooms. Young people's personal achievements and photographs of outings and activities can also be found around the home.

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Progress

The home is monitored by a representative of the organisation. This provides young people and staff with an opportunity to discuss any issues they may have about living at the home. In addition, the manager monitors systems at the home to ensure that the needs of young people are met.

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