Children's Home run by 2nd Nurture Limited in St Helens

Unique reference number SC413223 Inspection date 28/02/2013 Inspector Maria McGranaghan Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 28/11/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This privately-owned home is registered to accommodate one young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties or learning 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

At the last inspection on 28 November 2012 the service was judged as outstanding. At the time the Registered Manager was asked to take account of two recommendations made to further improve practice within the home.

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Progress

The service is judged to be making good progress. Regulation 33 reports are improved. A more robust approach to the evaluation of the outcomes for young people is now in place. Consequently, young people’s achievements and the home’s development are acknowledged within the reports.

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Progress

The record of staff supervision is improved. Records are now up to date and include staff signatures and comments. Likewise, the manager has further developed the personal development plan for all staff. The task lead approach assists to ensure consistent practice is maintained within the home.

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Progress

Young people are happy, settled and making good progress in the home. Educational attendance and achievement remains outstanding. Young people engage well with school and are proud to display their certificates of achievement marking their continued progression. Young people benefit from clear and structured routines enabling them to understand the plans for each day. They participate in a range of regular planned and unplanned activities, such as youth club, cadets and swimming. Staff really know how to engage young people and this is evident in the calm and happy home they live in.

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Progress

Young people benefit from a staff team committed to ensuring the most positive outcome for young people. Together the home has developed a working policy on the decriminalisation of young people. Consequently, young people’s behaviour is consistently monitored and appropriate steps are taken to de-escalate and manage unacceptable behaviours. As a result, young people learn about the impact of their behaviour in a safe and supportive environment.

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Progress

The home comprises of a highly committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff team. Staff demonstrate a clear commitment to enabling young people to reach their goals and create positive opportunities in order to generate excellent outcomes for young people.

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Progress

The service is consistently monitored, meeting the requirements of regulations 33 and 34. It is clear that the manager and staff work closely together to maintain the high standards of care that are evident in the excellent outcomes young people achieve.

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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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