Social care · Children's home inspection (SCCIF)
Children's Home run by After Care (NW) Limited in Sefton
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- Inspection datesingle source
19 Jun 2012
- Inspectors verified
Stephen Trainor
- URN verified
SC062013
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- 4
- Words of findings
- 266
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- Hard
- Flesch 43, typical 50
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- 21 words
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- 1
- typical 4
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Unique reference number SC062013 Inspection date 19/06/2012 Inspector Stephen Trainor Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home
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Date of last inspection 16/02/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk
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This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated.
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Brief description of the service
A private organisation operates this children's home. It is registered to care for up to three young people, of both genders, from the age of 10 to 17 years. The home cares for young people with emotional and 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.
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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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Progress
This children's home has been closed since 6 May 2012. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational for some time. An anticipated date for reopening is towards the end of August 2012. Should the home decide to accept placements they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention before they do so.
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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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