Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Bradford

Unique reference number SC424141 Inspection date 10/01/2013 Inspector Valerie Shephard 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 service is a privately owned children's home which is part of a large organisation. The home provides care and accommodation for up to six young people with emotional and/or behavioural problems.

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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

This interim inspection has focused on the progress made by the home since the last inspection when the overall judgement was good. The home has made good progress in all areas which improves the quality of care and outcomes for young people.

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Progress

Due to the excellent support provided by staff, all young people are now in full-time education and attendance is 100%. This improvement means that young people are benefitting from good routines which support their learning. Educational outcomes depend on young people’s individual needs and the length of time they have lived in the home. Some young people are enthusiastic about the future and have plans about what they wish to do when they leave school.

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Progress

Young people benefit from a healthy lifestyle supported by a nutritious diet and regular exercise. A wide range of activities are available and popular choices include football, cycling and swimming. A number of young people have been motivated to take part in a sponsored climb for a national children’s charity. In some cases young people have access to weight management programmes. These activities assist young people to maintain good health, develop their confidence and raise their awareness of the plight of others.

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Progress

There has been a significant improvement in young people’s behaviour. No young people have gone missing for over six months which means they are not putting themselves at risk of harm. An increased focus on cultural issues in the home has resulted in more tolerance and respect among young people about difference. Consequently this has led to a reduction in name calling and reports of bullying. This focus on positive behaviour management has had the desired impact on young people, assisted by the warm relationships which exist. Young people are listening to staff and are more willing to talk to them about their problems. As a result there has been a reduction in the incidents of physical restraint.

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Progress

There is evidence of good and strong leadership in the home. The Registered Manager has high aspirations for the home and is committed to improving the lives of the young people. There is efficient monitoring of care practices which ensures identification of any shortfalls in relation to the quality of care. This enables the manager to promptly address any deficiencies in the care of young people. Her role as regional trainer benefits the home as she shares any new learning with the staff team. This increases their knowledge and skills, enabling them to continue to offer exceptionally good care to young people. Regular consultation with young people ensures they have the opportunity to give their views and wishes and to raise concerns.

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Progress

There were no requirements and one recommendation for improvement at the last inspection. This pertained to the tidiness of the home and garden. There has been an observable improvement in the general housekeeping arrangements with efficient management of cleaning and maintenance rotas. An example of this is that litter collection around the home is now on the daily schedule for the staff team. There has also been a programme of refurbishment, particularly, in the main living areas and games room. These measures have resulted in a pleasanter environment for the young people to live in.

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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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