Children's Home run by Kent County Council in Kent

Unique reference number SC037282 Inspection date 20/02/2013 Inspector Diane Thackrah Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 09/07/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children’s home is operated by a local authority and provides short break care for children and young people aged between 5 and 17 years, who have learning difficulties, physical disabilities and other associated complex needs. A team of nurses funded by the Primary Care Trust work within the home.

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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

The home was judged as being good at the last inspection in July 2012. The two requirements and the one recommendation made have been met. A clear record of all checks carried out during staff recruitment is now kept, including the verification of references. This ensures that there is a stronger approach to making sure that those who work in the home are suitable to do so. Reviews of the quality of care in the home are now carried out, resulting in more effective monitoring arrangements. Young people's goals are now clearly recorded with measurable targets set. Support is provided by staff to help young people reach these targets and there are systems in place to ensure that this is monitored and reviewed. All of these actions go some way to promoting young people's well-being.

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Progress

Young people continue to benefit from visiting a home that is well maintained and decorated. A number of rooms have recently been redecorated and this means that young people enjoy a pleasant environment when at the home. Young people continue to have their voices heard. They are consulted with and as a result of this they have a positive experience when at the home. For example, young people have recently asked for a video game console to be purchased. This has occurred and young people enjoying playing with this in their leisure time.

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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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