Children's Home run by Progressive Futures Care Limited in Knowsley

Unique reference number SC431931 Inspection date 06/01/2014 Inspector Chris Scully Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 05/06/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This home is able to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is managed by a private company.

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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

The home was last inspected 5 June 2013. At that time the home had not provided accommodation to a child or young person since the last inspection in January 2013. The home has provided very short term care for one child in July 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 in the process of updating the Statement of Purpose and this is to be sent into Ofsted in due course. The home has addressed the one statutory requirement from the last inspection. The home has improved upon the safety of children who may reside here because they have updated the fire risk assessment. However, the effectiveness of this action cannot be evaluated as there are no young people residing in the home.

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Progress

The Registered Manager is competent, experienced and suitably qualified. There are systems in place to monitor staffing levels on a regular basis to ensure that appropriate numbers of staff are available to meet the needs of young people. Appropriate systems are in place to support staff and to ensure their training needs are effectively met. Monitoring of the home is satisfactory. The Registered Manager monitors the home on a monthly basis and compiles bi-annual reports of their findings. The Registered Individual of the home conducts monthly visits to assess the overall effectiveness of the service. However, copies of these reports are not always sent to Ofsted within the prescribed timeframes.

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Progress

There are sound systems in place for the sourcing and recording of information about a young person’s experiences while residing here. The Registered Manager confirms the premises remain fit and suitable for young people. This is because they carry out regular safety checks of the premises.

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 ensure the visit of the home carried out under Regulation 33 include the relevant checks set out in regulations and guidance. In particular the written report is sent to Ofsted within the prescribed timescales. (NMS 21.7)

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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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