Children's Home run by Fairways Care (UK) Limited in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Unique reference number SC391708 Inspection date 22/11/2013 Inspector Maureen Hamer Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 17/04/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This provision is a children's home, which is owned by a private company. It is registered for up to two young people. The home provides care for young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties as well as physical and 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

At the last full inspection in April 2013, the overall quality rating for the service was judged as good with three recommendations for improvements. The home demonstrates continuous improvement in the quality of care provided, with a clear focus on service development. A particular strength of the home is the compassionate staff team who provide a caring and supportive environment for young people.

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Progress

At the last inspection, a recommendation was set were in relation to updating the missing children's policy, which has been completed; staff demonstrate good implementation of the policy to promote young people's safety. Another recommendation was in relation to updating the home's policy for the storage and administration of controlled drugs. A log book for such drugs has been put in place to audit controlled drugs. The last recommendation concerned the home’s development plan which is now in place and being monitored to show the home's progress. All recommendations are thoroughly and effectively addressed.

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Progress

Young people continue to receive well-planned care from the committed and competent staff team. Young people talk positively about the care they receive and their relationships with staff. Observed relationships suggest that staff provide a warm and consistent approach to young people, which has enabled young people to positively manage their own behaviour. The culture within the home celebrates individuality and diversity, ensuring young people’s care is based on their individual needs.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, work has been done to evaluate the current level of service and to identify areas for development in the coming year. When concerns are identified, close work with specialist services further protects young people from the risk of harm. Evaluative reports of independent monitoring visits and six monthly monitoring by managers demonstrate consultation with young people, staff and other significant people in young people’s lives.

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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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