Children's Home run by Lincolnshire County Council in Lincolnshire

Unique reference number SC042967 Inspection date 29/01/2013 Inspector Rebecca Sharp Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 31/10/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This home is managed by a local authority and provides longer-term care for up to six young people. The home aims to provide young people with care and support for their emotional and behavioural needs.

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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

At the home’s last full inspection in October 2012, its overall effectiveness was judged as good. Three requirements and two recommendations were made at the last inspection. This inspection found that all of these requirements and recommendations had been satisfactorily addressed, and that the home has maintained quality of care and outcomes for young people. No shortfalls were identified during this inspection. As a result, the home has been judged as making satisfactory progress.

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Progress

The quality of care the home provides was judged as outstanding at the last inspection, and remains consistently high. Some staff have received training in play therapy. These newly acquired skills further enhance the quality of care provided to young people and promote positive outcomes with regards to their emotional well- being.

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Progress

Young people continue to make encouraging progress in all areas of their lives, due to the commitment shown by a staff team focussed on them achieving positive outcomes. Young people are achieving excellent academic outcomes at a number of provisions and are encouraged in work placements. As a result, their chances of securing employment and going on to further learning are improved as they move to adulthood.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, a new incident form has been implemented by the manager in order to ensure young people have the opportunity to comment on records about them. This enables individuals to comment on the fairness of disciplinary measures applied to them. Fire drills now take place regularly to ensure all new admissions to the home are fully aware of the home’s fire safety procedures. Significant events are now notified to all required agencies. As a result, all of the requirements made at the last inspection have been fully met.

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Progress

Staff now receive regular supervision and feel supported by the management team. Young people have been involved in the review of the children’s guide for the home. Their comments and suggestions are included in the finished product, which provides new young people with a sound knowledge of the home prior to admission. Contact details for the Children’s Rights Director are included in the guide. As a result, all of the recommendations made at the last inspection have also been fully met.

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Progress

Consultation with young people is regular and effective. Since the last inspection, young people have requested new laptops and internet access in order to complete school work and communicate with friends and family. They were supported by staff throughout the process of successfully achieving this wish of theirs. As a result, young people feel listened to and able to influence the quality of care they receive.

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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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