Children's Home run by Prestige Adolescent Care and Education Limited in Staffordshire

Unique reference number SC420876 Inspection date 24/10/2012 Inspector Suzanne Hogben Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 02/05/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a home that provides accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is part of a small group of privately owned children's homes in the area.

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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 May 2012 the overall quality rating for the home was judged as good. There were no requirements and one recommendation set as a result of the visit.

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Progress

The Registered Manager has a clear vision which she demonstrates to the staff who work effectively and enthusiastically with her towards improving outcomes for young people. The manager is consistent in reviewing and monitoring the quality of care offered to young people and as a result young people experience a high quality care. One young person commented, ‘‘They (staff) have put in place structures and boundaries which is what I need. I would like to stay here really, I needed support and they’ve given it to me.’

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Progress

Young people are well settled and making good progress. Staff work enthusiastically with other agencies and young people become less vulnerable. Young people say they feel safe because of the structure around them and some excellent work with local police is reducing the criminalisation of the young people. The development of an effective consultation system with the young people has enabled them to have a greater say in the running of the home and in their care. A member of staff commented, ’ Young people are more aware that staff are investing in them, that’s evident at young people’s meetings and consultation.’ The young people have benefitted from this involvement and are developing a confidence and improved self- esteem. As a result there has been a noticeable reduction in the use of physical intervention because young people are able to discuss their concerns in a positive way.

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Progress

Attendance at education is very good and young people are supported by staff in school if needed. Staff play an active role in education and support school work in the home. Young people are praised for their achievements and because staff encourage them to have aspirations they work hard to achieve their academic potential.

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Progress

The manager carries out regular and evaluative monitoring which is then used to form a detailed development plan. Plans are made to meet identified needs from monitoring and clearly show that the manager and staff strive to support, invest and expand the quality of care for young people. For example the development of more detailed and individualised risk assessments will ensure a consistency of response from all staff. This will help safeguard young people.

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Progress

Other developments since the last inspection include workshops with the police to understand the vulnerability of young people who go missing from the home and reduce the risk. As a result of these developments young people are enjoying a stable and positive time in the home. The quality of care provided is of a very high standard and the manager and staff are clearly focussed upon improving outcomes for the young people in their care. There are no requirements or recommendations made.

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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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