Children's Home run by Lancashire County Council in Lancashire

Unique reference number SC039248 Inspection date 20/02/2013 Inspector David Martin Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 04/10/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is registered to provide a service for six young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and is run by a local authority.

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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

This home had its last full inspection in October 2012 and its overall effectiveness was judged to be good. Outcomes for young people were judged to be outstanding and the home achieved good ratings for quality of care, safeguarding and leadership and management. Two requirements were made concerning improvements to the exterior of the building and the quality of Regulation 33 visits.

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Progress

Work has commenced on improving the external appearance of the home and all works are due for completion by the end of March 2013. Pathways have been resurfaced and the exterior walls are being prepared for painting. The improvements to date convey a sense that the building is cared for. This is important to young people.

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Progress

Regulation 33 reports have improved and make recommendations as appropriate. They succinctly evaluate activity within the home, comment on the progress that young people are making and identify any causes for concern. Monitoring processes are fully contributing to the drive for continuous improvement.

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Progress

Young people continue to feel safe living in the home and enjoy positive relationships with each other and with the staff. They clearly understand longer term plans for their future and are acquiring the skills to live independently. All young people are attending education placements and are achieving to a high standard.

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Progress

The home provides young people with a supportive and caring service and has maintained its position as a well-run establishment. No requirements or recommendations are made as a result of this inspection.

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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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