Children's Home run by 2nd Nurture Limited in St Helens

Unique reference number SC413223 Inspection date 30/08/2013 Inspector Maria McGranaghan Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 24/05/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This privately-owned home is registered to accommodate one young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties or learning 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

The purpose of this visit is to assess the progress made since the last inspection and how any progress has improved the quality of care and potential outcomes for young people. At the last inspection on 24 May 2013 the home was judged as outstanding.

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Progress

The service is making good progress and shows the capacity for improvement. Young people are supported by a strong, stable and suitably qualified staff team. Individual staff roles are developed in order to maximise the life experiences of young people. Consequently, young people have further developed in confidence, personality and ability to take on simple tasks independently.

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Progress

Young people and staff have excellent relationships. Consultation is viewed with the highest regard resulting in young people having a strong commitment and ownership of their home. Likewise, staff consistently go the extra mile to ensure young people have the best opportunities. For example, young people enjoy a range of activities, holidays abroad and attend clubs such as scouts and youth club. This assists young people to develop a range of good social networks.

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Progress

Young people attend appropriate educational provisions and achieve 100% attendance. Attainment is excellent with young people consistently making progress in all subject areas. Young people are extremely well supported by staff and teachers and this is reflected in the excellent outcomes achieved within education.

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Progress

Young people’s individual needs are appropriately assessed within the home. There are very good examples of focused keywork sessions including independent skills, road safety and personal safety. It is clear that young people engage well with staff and benefit from sessions distinctly linked to their individual placement plan.

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Progress

Young people benefit from a staff team who are in-tune with their individual needs, abilities and strengths. Through careful assessment young people work in partnership with staff and external agencies in order to develop essential life skills. Consequently, young people are successful and develop skills at a pace suitable to their individual need.

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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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