Children's Home run by McRae Residential Care Services Limited in Croydon

Unique reference number SC025813 Inspection date 26/02/2013 Inspector Caroline Wilson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 15/11/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This privately-owned home is registered to care for up to eight young people (boys) who have emotional and 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.

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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

This home has been closed for a year. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational for at least three months. Should the home decide to accept placements they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention before they do so.

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Progress

The home has made good progress in respect of its renovation. This will ensure a homely and safe environment for young people. The home is structurally sound and regular health and safety inspections, such as electrical installation and gas safety inspections, ensure that the environment is physically safe for young people and staff.

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Progress

The Registered Manager is currently placed at another home and has a good understanding of how to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. Appropriate staffing levels will be put in place once a decision has been made to accommodate young people. The registered provider will ensure that recruitments systems are robust so that only staff who are carefully vetted can work with young people. Policies and procedures have recently been updated in accordance with recent legislation. These keep staff up-to-date with current child care practice so that they have the relevant skills and knowledge to effectively meet young people's needs.

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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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