Children's Home run by Roundhouse Care in Staffordshire

Unique reference number SC425859 Inspection date 28/11/2013 Inspector Elaine Cray Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 29/11/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This home, which is operated by a private provider, is registered to provide care and accommodation for three young people with emotional and/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 was judged as good at the last full inspection which took place in November 2012. It is judged to be making good progress following this interim inspection. The recommendation from the previous inspection is met. The user- friendly young people’s guide is updated. Children and young people now have information about how to contact their independent reviewing officers. The home continues to maintain consistent quality of care and very positive outcomes for children and young people.

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Progress

Children and young people make good progress at this home. They grow in self- confidence and there are significant improvements in their education. Children and young people are more able to form positive relationships, interact in society and explore their potential as a result of living at this home.

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Progress

Children and young people’s education is fully supported and facilitated. Staff maintain effective relationships with local schools. They work tenaciously to navigate barriers that some children and young people may experience in attending school. Children and young people are enthusiastic about the support they receive and enjoy staff attending parents’ evening, concerts and organising an array of after-school activities.

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Progress

Staff are also proactive in finding, and encouraging young people to enjoy and pursue, a variety of activities and leisure opportunities. They ensure young people enjoy themselves and develop talents and qualities with tuition and practice. Children and young people enjoy and excel in gymnastics, singing and dance.

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Progress

Safety of children and young people is placed in high priority and staff are proactive and promote good inter-agency liaison. Safeguarding is effective because staff have an in-depth understanding of the vulnerabilities and backgrounds of children and young people. Robust risk assessment and clear reporting procedures are complemented by close liaison with the police. There are no incidents of children and young people going missing from the home.

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Progress

Children and young people’s safety is promoted as a result of timely referrals and liaison with safeguarding agencies. The management of recent safeguarding matters exemplifies effective partnership working. The staff facilitation of safe and constructive contact between children, young people and families ensures children and young people feel safe, build better self-esteem and develop emotional resilience.

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Progress

Children and young people feel safe because their behaviour is positively managed. They experience and enjoy high levels of staff supervision. Children and young people blossom and develop with consistent praise and celebration of their efforts and achievements. Behaviour is closely assessed. Management strategies are meaningful for children and young people because staff have an excellent insight into the past experiences and communication processes. There have been no incidents of physical intervention since the last inspection and this is testament to the positive behaviour management in the home.

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Progress

Children and young people’s health is significantly improved because they are fully supported with regular medical appointments. Daily routines facilitate good health. Exercise and healthy eating are a clear focus for children and young people. They have a growing awareness of how to promote their own good emotional and physical health. Quality key-working sessions and joint working positively impact on the improving health of children and young people at this home.

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Progress

Consultation and participation are key strengths for this service. Children and young people are involved in and consulted about the running of the home. Participation is facilitated because information about the home and other records are designed and adapted to meet a range of communication needs. The creative use of imagery ensures all children and young people have access to information about the home and their experiences of being looked after.

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Progress

Children and young people are looked after in a well-designed and homely environment. Children and young people enjoy and respect the comfort and homeliness of the house. They take great pride in the upkeep of their bedrooms. This positive environment develops positive self-esteem. Children and young people live in a safe environment and they know what to do in the event of a fire.

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Progress

Staff are well trained and work well as a team to provide consistent quality of care and ensure good outcomes. Children and young people enjoy consistent quality of care due to effective monitoring and organising of the home’s management systems. This effective and robust monitoring places young people at the centre of the service and results in a strong sense of nurture and permanency for children and young people. It is also testament to there being no statutory requirements or recommendations being set as a result of this visit.

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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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