Children's Home run by Lancashire County Council in Lancashire

Unique reference number SC039683 Inspection date 21/02/2013 Inspector David Martin Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype

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Date of last inspection 25/10/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home can accommodate a maximum of six young people of either gender with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a local authority and only considers referrals from that local authority.

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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

This service had its last full inspection in October 2012 and its overall effectiveness was judged to be outstanding. The home also achieved outstanding judgements in outcomes for young people, quality of care and leadership and management. Safeguarding was judged to be good. One recommendation was made concerning the quality of reporting under regulation 33.

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Progress

Regulation 33 reports are completed on a monthly basis and provide a succinct account of activity within the home. The reports raise concerns as appropriate and make recommendations where they are required. The provider has initiated a review of the way regulation 33 visits are carried out and reported on to ensure they are being used to comment specifically on the standard of care. Regulation 33 reports are improving and are making a contribution to the home’s monitoring processes.

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Progress

Recently, the home has successfully supported a number of young people to move on to alternative placements. In the last month four young people have been admitted to the home. The current group is in a period of transition, as they get to know each other and the staff. The staff team are confident that young people are beginning to accept the boundaries and expectations that are in place.

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Progress

The home has experienced a rise in the number of incidents of young people going missing. However, it is taking all necessary steps to locate young people quickly and return them to the home safely. It is working well with partner agencies to explore strategies for reducing the frequency with which young people go missing. This helps to keep young people safe.

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Progress

Overall, the home has continued to make good progress and is meeting the individual needs of young people. There are no requirements or recommendations made as a result of this inspection.

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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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