Children's Home run by Salford City Council in Salford

Unique reference number SC040733 Inspection date 25/03/2013 Inspector Caroline Jones Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 03/10/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a local authority children's home. It provides care and accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities.

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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 previous full inspection, the home's overall effectiveness was judged as good. The service to young people continues to improve and the three recommendations made at the last inspection have been fully addressed. Namely, information about young people is now clearly and accurately recorded and feedback from professionals is secured to improve practice further. Notably, effective and imaginative support from staff ensures that young people now attend school regularly and achieve their individual potential.

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Progress

Young people have excellent relationships with staff, who demonstrate a clear commitment to them. Young people actively engage with staff and they participate in activities together, including go-karting, fund raising events, shopping, baking, horse riding, gymnastics and holidays abroad. These strong relationships are the foundation for managing young people's behaviour successfully and contribute to the stability of young people's placements. Young people comment: 'I like staff, they care, I would give this home top marks, I feel safe.'

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Progress

Young people are central to care planning, which ensures their involvement and understanding of decisions about their lives. They are involved in plans for re- decoration and quality checks around the home. This provides ownership and responsibility for their living environment. Young people enjoy good health and wellbeing and staff advocate with young people's families and professionals to ensure that their needs for support and services are secured. This is a key strength of the home.

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Progress

A child-centred ethos is prevalent within the culture of the home and development plans focus on improving the service to young people. The home is efficiently managed and operating in accordance to the conditions set. The Registered Manager and deputy manager work exceptionally well together to monitor young people's welfare rigorously, in order to ensure their safety and development. Staff are fully supported through regular supervision, appraisals, team meetings and training opportunities. This contributes to their competence in providing high quality care to young people.

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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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