Children's Home run by North East Autism Society in Durham

Unique reference number SC458415 Inspection date 20/11/2013 Inspector Deborah White Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 30/01/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children’s home provides short-breaks for six children and young people with a learning disability and autism. The home is operated by a private provider.

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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.

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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.

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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

The home has not provided accommodation to children and young people since its registration on 30 January 2013. This inspection focuses on whether the children’s home meets its statutory requirements in order to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements.

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Progress

The home is decorated and furnished to a good standard and is ready to accommodate children and young people for short-breaks. All bedrooms are single accommodation and are homely and comfortable. The home is spacious and designed to meet the needs of children and young people with a learning disability and autism.

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Progress

There is a skeleton staff team in place and there are plans to employ additional staff to meets the needs and numbers of children and young people. There is a planned induction programme to ensure all staff are familiar with the role and function of the children's home.

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Progress

The Statement of Purpose and policies and procedures are unchanged from the registration visit and remain current and relevant.

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Progress

The home has been maintained and utilities checked and serviced regularly to ensure the environment is suitable and prepared for children and young people to attend for short-breaks.

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Progress

There are no changes to the conditions of registration and no requirements or recommendations arising from 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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