Children's Home run by Keys Care Limited in Lincolnshire

Unique reference number SC370899 Inspection date 13/12/2012 Inspector Rebecca Sharp Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 30/05/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This home is one of a number of homes operated and managed by an organisation which is a national provider of care and education for young people. The home is registered to offer care and accommodation for up to three male young people who may have 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. 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 full inspection May 2012, the overall effectiveness of the home was judged as good; with quality of care judged as outstanding. One requirement was made around ensuring the consultation of young people, their parents and placing authorities during the manager's review of the quality of care. Two recommendations were also made. One recommendation was to ensure the home was adequately maintained; and the second, to ensure staff awareness around the application of appropriate sanctions. All of which have been adequately resolved at this inspection. No further breaches of regulation or statutory guidance have been found and as a result, the home has been judged as making good progress at this inspection.

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Progress

The quality of care for young people remains exceptional. Relationships between staff and young people are extremely positive. Young people are respected as individuals and are cared for by motivated and committed staff who inspire the achievement of positive outcomes. Since the last inspection, young people have made significant progress in all aspects of their lives. Individuals attribute this success on the impact the home has had in supporting their journey. Young people feel safe and are safe, and are cared for by a nurturing and versatile staff team. Consultation with young people is central to the day-to-day running of the home. Regular meetings allow young people to influence plans for their care and also have their views heard. Complaints are handled efficiently and successfully and young people's thoughts and feelings have had an impact on the quality of care they receive.

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Progress

Educational outcomes are supported well. The home has good relationships with local schools. Care staff have high, yet appropriate aspirations for young people to achieve academically and, as a result, they are. Young people make a positive contribution to the home and the wider community through work experience, playing in local sports teams and attending cadet groups. This promotes the young people's sense of belonging in the community and nurtures their vocational skills for future success.

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Progress

The leadership and management are comprehensive and effective. Monitoring is robust and contributes to the development of the home. Consultation with young people and stakeholders is now embedded in the home’s monitoring processes. The management team are forward thinking and keen to ensure they provide a quality service for vulnerable young people. Staff are consistent in their application of negative consequences and the home is adequately maintained. These improvements have been made as a result of the previous inspection and meet the requirement and 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.

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