Children's Home run by My Choice Children’s Homes Limited in West Sussex

Unique reference number SC364812 Inspection date 06/11/2013 Inspector Gaynor Moorey Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 16/04/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This privately run children's home offers accommodation for up to two young people with emotional or 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

The home has made good progress since the last full inspection in April 2013; when the judgement for overall effectiveness was good, and both outcomes for young people and children and quality of care were judged as outstanding. The home received no recommendations or requirements at the last inspection, which is the same case for this inspection.

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Progress

Young people enjoy consistent professional relationships with the staff. Staff receive training and have an excellent and comprehensive knowledge of working with young people. Young people are able to benefit greatly from making relationships and building trust with staff in order to move on with their lives, learn new skills and have new experiences whilst feeling safe and secure.

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Progress

Young people have access to educational placements, supported with attendance and provided with educational facilities, such as books, games and the internet. Young people receive support after finishing school with seeking college placements. Their plans represent a structured week which includes independence skills and working for charity in the community. Young people enjoy activities which they have chosen. The staff support the young people and risk assess activities so they can enjoy new experiences and learn from them at their own pace. Young people are enabled to move towards independence both through small steps and larger achievements.

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Progress

Young people have their health needs met and promoted by the staff. Young people are supported by staff to learn about their own needs and specific areas of their own care to help them become more independent in dealing with their complex issues. Young people have benefited from this which has helped with their confidence and self-esteem.

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Progress

Young people at the home have very different and specific needs; staff have created comprehensive plans and risk assessments, which have been shared with the young people. The home ensures that young people can take part and attend the review meetings of their plans.

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Progress

The home remains fully staffed and staff have been employed when other staff have left. Staff are offered induction training on starting at the home and then go on to undertake training and opportunities to study for qualifications. All staff new have been checked and had information verified to ensure they are safe adults to work with young people.

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Progress

The manager continues to ensure that the young people live in a well cared for environment which is safe and secure. Young people are able to voice their opinions and complain when they are unhappy. Complaints were seen to be dealt with within timescales and to a satisfactory level.

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Progress

The home has an experienced manager who has supported the team to change ideas and working practice to ensure young people needs and complex issues are addressed through supportive, trusting relationships. The manager ensures the home is always reviewing its practice and developing to offer the young people an outstanding place to live in.

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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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