Children's Home run by St Hill Establishments Ltd in Kingston upon Hull

Unique reference number SC385633 Inspection date 07/03/2013 Inspector David Martin Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 10/09/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The children's home is run by a private company. The home is registered to provide a service for up to five children or young people, male or female, with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Brief description of the service

The home mainly provides placements for the local authority it is situated in. Young people receive care until such a time they can return to family, move to alternative specialist placements or can live independently.

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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

This home had its last full inspection in September 2012. Its overall effectiveness was judged to be good and it achieved good judgements in quality of care, safeguarding and leadership and management. Outcomes for young people were considered to be adequate. Requirements and recommendations were made concerning the effectiveness of quality assurance processes, consultation with young people, the use of sanctions and the emotional well-being of young people. The home has made good progress in achieving the necessary improvements.

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Progress

Quality assurance processes have improved. Reports produced under Regulations 33 and 34 are clear, comprehensive and evaluative. They now make reference to young people’s views and both are now submitted to Ofsted as required. The home recognises their significance in contributing to the continuous development of the home. This ensures that the home continues to operate in the best interests of young people.

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Progress

The home has fully reviewed the way in which sanctions are applied. The use of financial sanctions has been stopped other than in cases where young people have misspent money. The home has implemented the principles of restorative justice and has championed discussion and negotiation as an alternative means of resolving the majority of issues. This has been very successful and the use of sanctions is now infrequent and in recent months none has been applied. Young people benefit from a positive approach to the management of contentious issues.

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Progress

At the time of the last inspection, some young people were not engaging well with adults, educational placements and external support services. The home has been successful in establishing and re-establishing positive relationships with all young people. In the last half-term, young people’s attendance at school has been very good. Some young people still find it hard to cooperate with mental health services. However, the home has good links to these services and can seek to re-refer when young people feel personally ready to undertake therapeutic work. The arrangements in place ensure that the emotion well-being of young people is a priority and positively promoted.

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Progress

Overall, the home has made good progress in complying with the requirements and recommendations made in the last inspection report. No requirements or recommendations are 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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