Children's Home run by Partners in Care Limited in Westmorland and Furness

Unique reference number SC035049 Inspection date 22/03/2013 Inspector Anne Bannister Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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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

A private organisation operates this children's home. This service is registered for up to three young people aged between eight and 17 years of age. The home cares for children 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

Since their previous inspection the service is judged to be making good progress .

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Progress

At the last full inspection in October 2012, the overall effectiveness of the home was outstanding. Ofsted made no requirements or recommendations. The children's home has maintained a high quality of care between inspections and this continues to secure good outcomes for young people. Young people receive a high standard of care that meets their specific needs.

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Progress

The Registered Manager is alert to the developing needs of the young people and is keen for the home to continue to develop the service it provides. The home routinely requests feedback from users of the service in order to evaluate the quality of service that they provide. A professional using the service recently commented, 'this young person has made tremendous changes in her life whilst at the home.' Additionally another professional noted that, 'the team give consistent and clear boundaries to young people, which support them to make responsible decisions. They communicate well with both families and other professionals in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people in their care'.

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Progress

Young people continue to receive individualised care and support enabling them to make progress. Positive and open relationships between staff and young people enable young people to become more confident and emotionally resilient. Staff promote young people’s independence skills preparing them for a move to a future placement and the transition to adulthood.

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Progress

All young people are engaged in very individualised education programmes and have good attendance rates. Staff are proactive in supporting young people’s education. They liaise closely with education staff and placing authorities to ensure young people receive the support they require to help them achieve their full potential.

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Progress

Effective systems are in place to deal with all significant issues relating to the protection of young people. Staff work hard with young people and other professionals to support young people to reduce incidents of risk-taking behaviour. Sound policies and procedures protect young people and staff work constructively with external agencies to promote young people's safety and welfare.

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Progress

The staff team are caring, committed and highly motivated. All staff either hold appropriate child care qualifications. The management team stimulates the enthusiasm of staff and channels their efforts effectively. It is a very child-focused service that is conducive to young people developing their potential. Records provide a good overview of the work that is taking place at the home.

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Progress

No requirements or recommendations resulted from this interim 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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