New Park Project (The)

Unique reference number SC065046 Inspection date 11/12/2012 Inspector Roy Bega Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 19/06/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This setting is a small children's home owned and operated by a private provider. The home caters for up to four children and young people.

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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

Resulting from the previous full inspection in June 2012, the overall quality rating for the service was judged as adequate.

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Progress

The home has successfully addressed the two requirements and six recommendations from the previous inspection. Young people's placement plans and care plans are being used effectively to provide a clear record or to monitor their overall care needs, especially in relation to the management of unacceptable behaviour. Young people are being encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour, in a way that is appropriate to their age and abilities. The home regularly reviews incidents of challenging behaviour, examines trends or issues emerging from this, to enable staff to reflect and learn for future practice. This has minimised the need for police involvement to deal with challenging behaviours.

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Progress

The promotion of consistency of care is being encouraged more effectively through discussion and recording of practice issues as part of key worker sessions and staff meetings. Systems are in place and effectively operational to ensure parts of the home used by the young people are secure from unauthorised access. Placement plans clearly set out young people's individual needs regarding diversity and difference. A member of staff has been given responsibility for promoting equality and diversity within the home and completed an appropriate training course. Young people benefit from being provided with information and discussion time in respecting difference.

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Progress

Young people benefit from staff who are aware in how to recognise and manage indications or incidents of bullying and to act proactively and intervene positively. When incidents arise, those who bully and those who are being bullied are engaged in discussions to talk things through. This helps young people to see the effects of their behaviour.

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Progress

Practice has been reviewed to ensure if or when young people are excluded from school they have access to appropriate education and training. Additional staff are brought in to provide one-to-one staffing in addition to the personal tuition time. Days are planned to ensure they include appropriate educational activities such as completing work set by the school, and visits to the library and places of interest linked to the curriculum subjects. This is supporting young people to reach their potential.

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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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