Children's Home run by Wakefield Council in Wakefield

Unique reference number SC062573 Inspection date 10/01/2013 Inspector Nicola McEvinney Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 28/06/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to seven young people, of both genders with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The main aims are to support young people to move back home with their families or successfully move to independent living.

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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 satisfactory progress .

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Progress

The purpose of this interim inspection is to focus on the progress made since the last inspection held in June 2012 when it was judged to be good. There were no requirements or recommendations made at that inspection.

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Progress

Young people benefit from accessing appropriate education and some are attending and achieving well. However, the home continues to care for some young people with extremely complex needs who refuse to engage with education; despite the concerted efforts by the staff team who access numerous educational opportunities to support these individuals. This does not promote the well-being of these young people.

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Progress

Young people benefit from effective links with the leaving care team to help develop their independence skills. This includes having the opportunity of accessing a taster flat to further develop these skills. Young people spend overnights at the flat which increases to a two week block which helps them to prepare to make a successful transition to adulthood.

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Progress

Other improvements for the young people is the intended reduction in the number of young people the home proposes to accommodate reducing from seven to five. This will ensure that young people receive more individualised care.

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Progress

The home offers an outreach service to young people and their families who have been rehabilitated to their parents to support them to remain living at home. This promotes their well-being.

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Progress

Young people enjoy utilising the outside area where a football area with goal posts has been installed.

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Progress

Young people confirm that they are well looked after and feel safe in the home.

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Progress

One recommendation was made at this inspection relating to ensuring the Local authority as corporate parent ensures the home can meet the assessed needs of all the young people.

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 ensure that the children's home has the capacity and staff expertise to meet the individual child's assessed needs. (Statutory Guidance Volume 5 paragraph 2.1)

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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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