Children's Home run by Care Haven (UK) Limited in Stockport

Unique reference number SC065374 Inspection date 27/02/2013 Inspector Stella Henderson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 12/07/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a private children's home that provides care and accommodation for up to five young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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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

The home received its full inspection July 2012 where the overall judgement was good, with outcomes for children judged to be adequate.

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Progress

The home is judged to be making good progress. The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to improving young people's quality of care and outcomes. She has effected a number of changes which have had positive impact for the majority of young people and has worked hard to engage other services when required.

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Progress

For example, young people's views and wishes are more clearly integrated into their placement plans. This reinforces their central role in the planning process. The number of 'missing from home' incidents have greatly reduced and contact arrangements are better tailored to young people's needs. For some young people small changes represent significant improvement in the successful completion of basic tasks, such as recognising boundaries or tying shoelaces.

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Progress

Young people are able to measure and comment on their own success and progress. This is because the manager and staff engage in reflective dialogue that helps young people to develop insight into their behaviours. This in turn enables them to listen to advice, think about the options, then make sensible choices.

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Progress

Young people continue to live in a safe, secure and caring environment where there is regular dialogue and consultation. They say they are safe and happy at the home with one young person commenting, 'It's really great here.' Young people confirm that although there is sometimes 'bickering' between the group, there is no bullying at the home.

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Progress

The home continues to be effectively and efficiently managed which enables young people to enjoy placement stability. The manager provides visible leadership which promotes good quality care and positive outcomes for young people.

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Progress

Monitoring systems remain effective however the manager's regulation 34 report does not reflect young people's views. A recommendation is raised to assist the provider in improving this area of practice. The staff team remains well-motivated and supported. Together with the manager they contribute to producing consistent standards of care which ensures that young people live their lives to the full.

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Progress

An action was raised for the provider to ensure the Statement of Purpose complied with regulation. Two recommendations were also set with regard to staff training and educational provision for young people. Suitable action has been taken to address these matters which contributes to young people's quality of care.

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 ensure that children are regularly involved in the monitoring of the home and their views and any concerns are seriously taken into account. This is specifically in relation to the Regulation 34 report. (NMS 21.1)

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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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