Children's Home run by Cornerstone Children’s Homes Limited in Stockport

Unique reference number SC394478 Inspection date 20/12/2012 Inspector Maria McGranaghan Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 08/10/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is privately owned and provides care and accommodation for no more than three young people with emotional and 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

This is a privately run home offering care and accommodation for up to three young people at any one time who have emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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Progress

At the last inspection on 8 October 2012 the service was judged to be outstanding.

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Progress

The service is judged to be making good progress. Young people continue to make progress in a home that offers an exceptional quality of care. Young people’s needs, views and opinions are at the forefront of all decisions made within the home and serve to strengthen the already excellent relationships with young people and their families.

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Progress

Young people are happy and settled in the home. Educational attendance and achievement is excellent. Young people benefit from a consistent approach to their learning enabling them to recognise their own skills and abilities. As a result, young people are now setting personal educational goals and this demonstrates a tremendous step forward for all the young people. Young people are actively supported to learn a range of skills assisting them to become as independent as possible. Some young people have made a positive transition into independent living while others continue to make exceptional progress particularly in areas of, behaviour management, trying out new activities and developing social skills.

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Progress

Young people are supported by a highly committed and skilled staff team. External agencies such as Human Rights and Children's Rights work closely with the home to ensure the best outcomes for young people. Similarly, young people feel safe and protected from significant harm. Risk-taking behaviours are consistently reduced with young people actively engaging in more social and community-based activities.

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Progress

The service is consistently monitored, meeting Regulations 33 and 34. The manager and staff work closely together to maintain high standards of care that are evident in the excellent outcomes that young people are achieving.

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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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