Children's Home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

Unique reference number SC059635 Inspection date 04/03/2013 Inspector Stella Henderson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype

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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 children's home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to eight young people who may be experiencing a range of social, emotional and behavioural problems.

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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 last full inspection in November 2012 judged the home to be good with outstanding quality of care. An action was set in relation to consultation with parents and young people as part of regulation 34 monitoring.

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Progress

Two recommendations were also raised regarding personal education plans and the recording of missing from home incidents. These have been successfully addressed which has improved young people's participation and ensured records about them are up to date and accurate.

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Progress

Young people have made good progress in a number of areas since the last inspection. School attendance levels have increased for example, and the frequency and quality of family contact has improved for several young people. Some have acquired the skills for independence much quicker than anticipated and links with the community have been strengthened through a bicycle project. Young people's behaviour in school has improved and missing from home incidents, although occasionally fluctuating, are generally on a downward trajectory. The manager continues to exercise effective oversight of the home assisted by a highly competent deputy and skilled staff team. The staff team strive to promote good outcomes for young people and are supported to do so. They work closely and effectively with social workers, police and other agencies in order to achieve this.

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Progress

Young people continue to be protected by a range of child protection measures. Recording and the implementation of policies and procedures on such matters is effective but there is inconsistency in reporting notifiable incidents to Ofsted. Such incidents are rare and when they occur young people's safety and well-being is assured. A requirement is raised however to improve practice in this area.

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that if, in relation to a children's home, any of the events listed in column 1 of the table in Schedule 5 takes place, the registered person shall, without delay notify the persons indicated in respect of the event in column 2 of the table. (Regulation 30)(1) 04/04/2013

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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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