Children's Home, Residential special school run by Cambian Whinfell School Limited in Westmorland and Furness

Unique reference number SC066821 Inspection date 27/02/2013 Inspector Anne Bannister Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Residential special school (>295 days/year)

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Date of last inspection 05/12/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This privately owned children's home provides accommodation, care and education for a maximum of 14 young people with learning disabilities, including complex needs and autistic spectrum disorders.

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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

At the last inspection in December 2012 the service was judged as outstanding. Young people benefit from an exceptional quality of care. Individual needs are clearly detailed and consistently met. For example, regular reviewing of individual behaviour management strategies has produced a very significant reduction in physical interventions. Young people are happy, settled and making excellent progress in the home.

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Progress

Young people enjoy living in a home that is furnished and decorated to a very high standard. The environment is homely and comfortable and there is ample space for communal living and for young people to have private time. Each young person has their own bedroom that they can personalise to reflect their individuality. Young people have positive relationships with staff and feel they are consulted and listened to.

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Progress

Young people benefit from clear and structured routines enabling them to understand the plans for each day. They participate in a range of regular planned and unplanned activities, such as walking, swimming, music tuition and work experience. Staff really know how to engage young people and this is evident in the calm and happy home they live in. All of the young people are actively encouraged by the staff team to live healthy and active lives, while living at the home. The levels of support being provided by the staff team are helping young people to develop their own personalities, self-confidence and life skills that will support them in later life.

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Progress

The home has a highly committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff team. Staff demonstrate a clear commitment to enabling young people to reach their goals and create positive opportunities to generate excellent outcomes for young people. Members of staff work in conjunction with young people, families and other partner agencies to develop and maintain a friendly, caring and supportive care environment for young people.

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Progress

The service is consistently monitored, both internally and externally. It is clear that the manager and staff work closely together to maintain, and further develop, the high standards of care that are evident in the excellent outcomes young people achieve.

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Progress

No requirements or recommendations have been raised 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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