Children's Home run by Keys Child Care Limited in Calderdale

Unique reference number SC001016 Inspection date 11/12/2012 Inspector Stella Henderson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 11/07/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a privately run children's home providing accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and/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.

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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.

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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 received its full inspection in July 2012. Overall effectiveness was judged to be good and no recommendations or requirements were set. The hard work and dedication of staff ensure that young people benefit from a service that continues to improve. This is demonstrated in enhancements to the quality of care and outcomes for young people.

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Progress

Young people's behaviour continues to be modified and improved. This is achieved through consistent messages and role modelling by staff who are actively concerned with the welfare of the young people they are supporting. Relationships between staff and young people are a real strength of the service and as a result sanctions continue to be minimal and physical intervention is extremely rare. Young people remain safe in this placement and free from bullying and intimidation.

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Progress

Outcomes for young people continue to develop positively with reductions in risk- taking behaviour, improvements to contact arrangements and better engagement with education. Adjustments to young people’s key documentation reflect much more clearly their point of view and effectively personalises these records. Other improvements include redecoration to the home and young people's bedrooms. Staff continue to have good management support and remain highly motivated. They are well organised and clearly understand their role and the expectations placed upon them. They help to create a warm, nurturing and caring environment for young people.

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Progress

The manager maintains good oversight of the home and is supported in this by robust monitoring processes. These are valuable and effective components which contribute to young people achieving good outcomes across all aspects of their welfare and development.

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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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