Children's Home run by Five Rivers Child Care Limited in Wiltshire

Unique reference number SC059717 Inspection date 28/11/2012 Inspector Wendy Anderson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

p.1

Date of last inspection 26/06/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.1

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.

p.2

Brief description of the service

The home is one of four settings in the area owned and managed by a national childcare agency. There are operational links with the organisation's fostering service and school. The home is registered to care for six young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties. The home currently accommodates girls only, and provides short-term and long-term placements.

p.3

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.

p.3

Progress

Since their previous inspection the service is judged to be making satisfactory progress .

p.3

Progress

The overall rating for this service was judged adequate at the full inspection on 26th June 2012. At this inspection four requirements for improvement were made; of these three requirements have been met and the other one has been partly met.

p.3

Progress

The home has reviewed its Statement of Purpose and this now contains all the required information, including the names, qualification and experience of the current staff team. This ensures that placing authorities are now provided to current information about the service the home provides and the staff. They have also reviewed the young person’s guide. It is written in a child-friendly format and provides young people with clear information about what the home does, as well as local and national support agencies.

p.3

Progress

Since the last inspection the records of fire drill have improved. These now contain all the required information including who was present and the time taken to evacuate the building. There is clear evidence of a second drill being held if the response time of the young people is slow or if they have refused to participate. The home has also carried out a night time drill. These actions ensure that young people and staff are clear on what to do in the events of a fire and thus protects them.

p.3

Progress

The arrangements for the recording of medication have also improved. There is now robust evidence of records being accurately maintained with clear audit trails. The manager effective monitoring provides evidence of any shortfalls being quickly addressed. These processes ensure young people receive the medication they require at the required intervals to meet their medical needs.

p.4

Progress

The recommendation which relates to staff training, in particular safeguarding training, has been partly met. A number of staff have had this training updated but there are still some team members who have not. This has been planned. The manager has reviewed the systems for retaining staff training certificates within then home. This has now been made the responsibility of the individual member of staff so as to give them ownership of their own development.

p.4

Progress

Since the last inspection the home has a new manager who has just completed the registration process. The new manager has made considerable progress since their appointment and has very high expectations for the young people, the staff and the service the home provides. Systems and records appear more robust as do the systems for monitoring the quality of care.

p.4

Progress

Young people are very positive about the change in management especially about the consistency of care they now receive. They are also very happy with the improvements in the décor that have been made and their involvement in this.

p.4

Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

p.4

Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that all person employed receive appropriate training. In particular training on safeguarding and ensure a clear record with supporting evidence is maintained. (Regulation 27 (4) (a)) 28/02/2013

p.4

Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

p.4

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.

p.5

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.

p.5