Children's Home run by Grace Care Limited in Nottingham

Unique reference number SC436818 Inspection date 27/09/2012 Inspector Rebecca Sharp Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 20/02/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The children's home is run by a private company. It can accommodate up to three children 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. 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 not provided accommodation to young people since its registration on 17 August 2011. This inspection focuses on whether the children's home meets its statutory requirements in order to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements.

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Progress

The manager has recruited a number of staff since the home's registration. Although a formal start date has not yet been arranged for new staff, the manager has ensured they receive consistent support through regular supervision. Staff have also begun induction training and several mandatory training courses have been arranged through external training providers. This ensures the new staff team are equipped with a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and experience in preparation for the admission of young people.

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Progress

The recruitment process of the home is in line with the local authority safer recruitment practices. Staff files include all appropriate information, including references and confirmation of any gaps in employment. These have been verified by the manager at the interview stage. As a result of these procedures, this has prevented unsuitable adults working with the young people.

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Progress

The manager has established links with a range of local agencies in order to provide external support for young people. For example, Barnardo's advocacy service and the local looked after children police officer. This ensures young people have access to appropriate services according to their needs.

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Progress

The building has been decorated and furnished to a high standard. Although elements of the furnishing remain incomplete, this is due to having no young people in placement. Two of the three bedrooms are fully furnished and communal areas are ready for imminent admissions. All health and safety checks have been completed and the manager is currently addressing a recommendation from the fire officer to install closures to all internal doors. As a result, young people will live in a well maintained and safe home and will have the opportunity to personalise their bedrooms and communal areas to have a sense of ownership and respect of their surroundings.

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Progress

The management team is committed to ensuring effective preparation in order to provide quality care for young people. Monthly monitoring of the home shows steady progress and development of the home. This monitoring is sent into Ofsted as required and shows thorough and meaningful monitoring of the service, including actions to further improve the home.

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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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