Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Leeds

Unique reference number SC428895 Inspection date 07/06/2012 Inspector Malcolm Stannard Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 14/09/2011 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home is operated by a private provider. It is registered to provide accommodation and care for up to three young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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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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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 effectiveness of the home was judged to be satisfactory. At that inspection there were four requirements and three recommendations for improvement made and appropriate action has been taken to address all of these. Young people are making good progress in improving their behaviour and keeping themselves safe.

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Progress

The majority of staff at the home have undertaken appropriate first aid training. The two remaining staff who have yet to attend have been booked on a course to take place shortly. This ensures that a first aid qualified staff member is available at all times of the night and day within the home. There has been minimal turnover of staff since the last inspection and they are now much more experienced and competent in the care of young people. Additionally, five staff have now completed a level 3 qualification in health and social care. Two other staff members are currently undertaking the award and others are to commence the qualification shortly following the completion of the formal induction package. Staff also receive clear guidance on their role from the manager. All of the above assists staff to carry out their work with young people consistently and to a high standard. Positive links have been established with the local police and there are good working

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Progress

agreements in place. This means that the need for police involvement with young people who exhibit challenging behaviour has been minimised. Requests for police intervention are not made reactively but only as part of a planned need for involvement. All staff have undertaken refresher training in the recognised physical intervention and restraint techniques in use by the provider. This ensures that staff are aware of the appropriate and permitted interventions which can be used. A comprehensive record of any physical intervention used is compiled within 24 hours of its use.

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Progress

All young people have placement plans which fully detail their needs and how and by who these are to be met on a daily basis. The plans are updated regularly and young people are involved in their compilation. This means that all staff are aware of the work to be carried out with each young person. This assists them in providing a consistent approach to young people's care. Risk management plans are also in place. These detail any behavioural risks and the appropriate control measures to be used to address these. This enables staff to ensure a consistent approach in dealing with any inappropriate behaviour displayed by young people.

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Progress

A new manager has been in post since April 2012. An application to be approved as the Registered Manager has been submitted to Ofsted and is undergoing due process. The manager has produced a development plan for the home which sets out the desire to continually improve the provision offered. Additionally, excellent links have been made with external agencies that are able to support the work staff carry out with young people.

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Progress

The home continues to provide a homely, well-maintained and furnished environment for young people. Young people are able to contribute and have recognised their wishes regarding the decorations and displays in their individual bedrooms. Young people speak positively about the care they receive at the home. One said, ' I get lots of support, I am making big steps and staff are proud of me.’

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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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