Children's Home run by Progress Children’s Services Ltd in Walsall

Unique reference number SC038526 Inspection date 27/06/2012 Inspector Linda Brown Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 28/02/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home provides care for up to five children and young people. This service is available to children and young people with a learning disability, a physical disability and/or sensory impairment. The service is operated by a private organisation.

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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 satisfactory progress.

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Progress

The home has been closed since April 2012. At the last full inspection in December 2011 the home were given an overall judgement of good. This was followed up by an interim inspection, when the home was judged to be making satisfactory progress. The purpose of this interim inspection is to assess the progress made since the previous inspection, to ensure that the registration requirements continue to be met, and that the home is able to accommodate children and young people. Progress has been made to address the requirements and recommendations that were set at the interim inspection in February 2012. These were regarding the administration of medication, young people’s views, and consultation with stakeholders. There are no young people currently in placement and therefore evidence is unavailable to assess the impact of the changes to the outcomes for young people. As a result, the home is judged to be making satisfactory progress.

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Progress

The management have taken the opportunity while the home has been closed to review the function of the home and improve the environment. This has resulted in refurbishment and redecoration of the property. Minor building work has taken place to improve the layout, for example, to provide improved facilities for the storage of medication. Rooms are redecorated throughout. The refurbishment is in the final stages of completion, with plans in place to be finished by the beginning of July 2012. Individual bedrooms are spacious and brightly decorated, providing young people with a safe, comfortable, child-friendly and well-maintained environment.

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Progress

Since the interim inspection a new manager has been appointed and is applying to be registered with Ofsted. The Statement of Purpose is up to date and reflects the changes to the remit of the home from a respite care service to a complex care provision.

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Progress

The manager is committed to improving the service provided and has introduced good systems and procedures to address the shortfalls identified at the previous inspection. A medication policy and guidance for staff on the administration and storage of medication are available. Systems are also in place to ensure young people and their families are consulted about all aspects of their lives. Staff are aware of the changes in practice and receive any additional training required.

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Progress

Plans to reopen the home in July 2012 are in place. The home meets the registration requirements and remains suitable to accommodate young people.

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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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