Children's Home run by My Choice Children’s Homes Limited in West Sussex

Unique reference number SC364812 Inspection date 29/11/2012 Inspector Gaynor Moorey Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 12/06/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home offers accommodation for up to two young people between the ages of eight and 18 years with emotional or 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 good progress .

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Progress

The home has made good progress since the last full inspection in June 2012, when the judgement for overall effectiveness was good. At the last inspection the home received one requirement related to ensuring that all significant events were notified to all appropriate professional agencies. Since the last inspection this has happened and notifications have been received by Ofsted.

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Progress

Young people enjoy consistent professional relationships with the staff. Staff receive training and have a good knowledge of working with young people. Young people are able to benefit from making relationships with staff in order for them to feel settled and secure and enabled to make their own choices.

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Progress

Young people have access to educational placements and are supported with attendance and are provided with educational facilities such as books, games and the internet. Young people make good progress considering their starting points when placed at the home.

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Progress

Young people enjoy activities which they have chosen. The staff support the young people and risk assess activities so they can enjoy new experiences and learn from them at their own pace. Young people are enabled to move towards independence both through small steps and larger achievements.

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Progress

Young people have their health needs met and promoted by the staff. Staff have adapted knowledge and skills in order to meet the specific health care needs and promote the well-being of the young people. Young people have benefited from this which has helped with their confidence and self-esteem.

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Progress

Young people at the home have very different and specific needs; the staff at the home have created comprehensive plans and risk assessments which have been shared with the young people. The plans ensure young people are well looked after, with their needs focused upon in order to provide care that enhances their choices in an empowering and safe environment.

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Progress

The home has an experienced manager who has supported the team to change ideas and working practice that had been in place while the two young people placed on a long-term basis were at the home. The new young people who have been in the home since July 2012 presented the staff with new challenges and they have risen to meet them and have supported the young people to progress and make more positive decisions about their lives.

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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.

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