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

Unique reference number SC390785 Inspection date 07/01/2013 Inspector Diane Thackrah Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 22/05/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home is owned by a private company. The home is registered to accommodate three young people of either sex who 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.

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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

At the last inspection which was carried out in May 2012 no requirements or recommendations were made and the home was judged as good.

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Progress

Young people continue to make progress in their lives as staff understand their needs and respond to these well. Young people are settled and have developed positive relationships with staff. This helps them to reduce their risk-taking behaviour. It also helps them to understand their pasts and make positive steps towards independence.

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Progress

There continues to be a commitment to development which helps to ensure that young people benefit from high quality care. The Registered Manager has recently commenced training on the Diploma in Leadership and Management at level 5. This has resulted in increased reflective practice within the home. On-going team meetings help to ensure that there is good consistency in the approach to young people's care.

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Progress

Young people continue to be kept safe by the robust fire safety policies and procedures. The safety of young people is enhanced by regular fire drills and checks on fire equipment.

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Progress

Young people feel generally happy in the home. Comments include: 'I like it here. The staff are alright; they are helping me for when I move on.’

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Progress

The home received no recommendation or requirements at this inspection.

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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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