Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Tameside

Unique reference number SC430239 Inspection date 23/01/2013 Inspector Louise Redfern Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 26/06/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home is registered to provide care and accommodation for five young people of either gender with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is privately owned.

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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 previous full inspection, in June 2012, the overall effectiveness of the service was good. There were two recommendations and one requirement set to address shortfalls. Good progress has been made in addressing the requirement and recommendations.

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Progress

A requirement was raised in relation to ensuring that a fire door was fitted correctly. The manager has fully addressed this. As a result, the risk to young people’s and staff safety in the event of a fire has significantly reduced.

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Progress

The manager has fully addressed the two recommendations made at the full inspection. The amended children’s guide now includes the details of individual young people’s independent reviewing officers. Young people receive this information when they move into the placement.

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Progress

Staff continue to recognise the importance of young people doing well in their education, whatever their starting point. All young people are now regularly attending education. As a result, they are starting to make progress in their education and are engaging with educational professionals.

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Progress

Young people continue to be consulted formally and informally as part of everyday life, they readily voice their opinions in and about the home. They make appropriate choices and their views are central to how the home operates. Their suggestion for the staff rota to be available to them in advance ensures that they have prior knowledge of who is working in the home at all times.

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Progress

A well-established and committed manager and staff team continue to care for the young people and have high aspirations for them. In meeting the requirement and recommendations raised at the last inspection, the manager has demonstrated good progress and an on-going commitment to improving the quality of care provided for the young people. Young people continue to feel safe in the home and are engaged in their individual plans. They have made significant progress in developing and sustaining appropriate relationships with their peers in the community. As a result, they are developing and sustaining community links, which increases their confidence, self-esteem and broadens their horizons.

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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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