Children's Home run by Derby City Council in Derby

Unique reference number SC036019 Inspection date 05/12/2013 Inspector Amanda Ellis Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 03/06/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a local authority home which accommodates 15 children in three separate units, with five children in each unit. The service provides care and accommodation for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. There is also a school on site.

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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 inspection in June 2013 the overall effectiveness of the home was judged as good. Four recommendations were included in the inspection report. Since that time the children’s home has demonstrated a capacity for continued improvement because all of the recommendations have been met.

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Progress

Since the last inspection the arrangements for young people to develop essential independent living skills.have improved Support and guidance from staff, combined with rigorous assessments, prepare young people to live independently. They develop confidence, practical experience and knowledge. Consequently, young people acquire the necessary life skills to live independently.

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Progress

The manager has initiated measures to improve the maintenance and decoration of the home. The interior is homely, comfortable and is personalised according to the preferences of the young people. Additionally, extensive work to the external areas has improved the overall appearance of the home.

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Progress

Internal monitoring systems have been revised, are now more rigorous and illustratehow the home improves the quality of care for young people. These reports are submitted to Ofsted at required intervals.

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Progress

Care planning, risk assessments and behaviour management plans are individualised and comprehensive. Young people receive care that is responsive to their changing needs. This provides staff with the clarity to enable effective support to young people.

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Progress

Young people make good progress and develop positively within the home. Professionals comment that the quality of care is good and outcomes improve for the young people. Consistency and boundary-setting further ensure young people benefit from stability of care. This results in more positive and productive behaviour.

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Progress

Safeguarding practices promote the safety of young people. Some young people exhibit risk-taking and concerning behaviours. However, the home is proactive in its approach to multi-agency working to safeguard young people and minimise risks.

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Progress

Levels of missing from care episodes have significantly reduced. Young people who are absent from the home are protected. The home has good protocols and procedures to follow if and when young people go missing and they are implemented appropriately.

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Progress

A highly skilled and professional staff team look after the young people. They are committed to the development and welfare of each young person. Staff develop because of good quality supervision and participation in regular training. Young people progress because of the quality of care provided from a professional and dedicated staff team.

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Progress

The management of this home is highly effective. The Registered Manager has excellent organisational skills. This ensures that all management tasks are thoroughly and systematically undertaken. The management team have detailed knowledge of the needs of young people and of the staff teams. This leadership provides a rigorous framework, which ensures the efficient operation of all aspects of the home. Young people benefit from the consistency that the staff and management provide.

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Progress

The home has made good progress since the last inspection. No statutory requirements or recommendations are made 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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