Children's Home run by Keys ACE Limited in Bury

Unique reference number SC420388 Inspection date 20/02/2013 Inspector Bill Drumm Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 09/05/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The setting is a detached property in its own grounds, providing accommodation for up to four young people who have experienced emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private provider.

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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

At the last inspection in May 2012, the overall effectiveness rating of the home was good. The home has made good progress since the last inspection. Developments and improvements ensure that young people remain well cared for and safe. Young people’s outcomes have been improved, for example, all young people are now educated alongside their peers within mainstream education. Young people are happy living at the home and enjoy a warm, relaxed and friendly manner with staff.

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Progress

Two recommendations that were made at the last inspection have been addressed. The home's manager has reviewed the children's guide. The children's guide now contains all the information children require if they want to know how the home operates or who to contact if they are unhappy about anything. This helps young people to know what living at the home is meant to achieve, and it also helps them to access suitable help lines should they wish to.

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Progress

The home's manager and the head of care have written a draft development plan for the home. The development plan has been circulated among the staff team and senior management for comments. This means that all staff know what the strengths and weaknesses of the home are and how they can continue to develop the services they provide.

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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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