Children's Home run by Keys Educational Services Limited in Lincolnshire

Unique reference number SC363422 Inspection date 11/03/2013 Inspector Rebecca Sharp Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 23/05/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home run by a private organisation provides care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional and behavioural 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

The last full inspection of the home was in May 2012. At that time, the overall quality rating was good, with no requirements or recommendations made. The home has not been operational since June 2012. The registered provider has indicated that the setting will not be operational as a children's home for approximately another three months from this inspection.

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Progress

No children or young people have been permanently resident at the home since June 2012. The home has been used on two emergency occasions in November 2012 and January 2013. These instances were short-term emergency strategies involving young people and staff from other homes within the company. As a result, there are no outcomes to assess at this inspection.

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Progress

Regular health and safety checks have been maintained throughout the period of closure. However, internally the premises are not in a suitable state to provide children with a comfortable, homely environment. The registered provider is aware of what internal changes are required before admitting any children to the home.

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Progress

The registered provider is aware of the responsibility to ensure there is a Registered Manager in post who will be in day-to-day charge of the home. Three statutory requirements have been made at this inspection; these are in regard to the action required of the registered provider before the home opens again.

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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 the registered provider appoints an individual to manage the children’s home (Regulation (7) (1)) 15/04/2013

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that there is at all times, having regard to the size of the children’s home, the statement of purpose, and the number and needs of the children; and the need to safeguard and promote the health and welfare of the children, a sufficient number of suitably qualified, competent and experienced persons working at the children’s home (Regulation 25 (1) (a) (b)) 15/04/2013

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that all parts of the children’s home used by children are suitably furnished and equipped; kept clean and reasonably decorated and maintained. (Regulation 31 (2) (e) (4)) 15/04/2013

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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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