Children's Home run by McRae Residential Care Services Limited in Croydon

Unique reference number SC025813 Inspection date 23/03/2012 Inspector Caroline Wilson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 01/09/2011 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.

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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 privately-owned home is registered to care for up to eight young people (boys) who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Progress

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

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Progress

This home is currently closed. It still maintains its registration with Ofsted. The home is in the process of being renovated. Young people and staff have been relocated to another home owned by the organisation. The home maintains a physical environment. Periodic risk assessments and the statutory health and safety checks are still within timescales. Policies and procedures are still in place to provide staff with guidance and knowledge on how to promote and safeguard young people's welfare.

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