Children's Home run by Derbyshire County Council in Derbyshire

Unique reference number SC035976 Inspection date 28/01/2014 Inspector Amanda Ellis Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 22/10/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home is registered to a local authority. The home can accommodate up to four young people with emotional and 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

At the last inspection in October 2013, the overall effectiveness rating for the home was judged as good, with two requirements set within the inspection report. The manager has appropriately addressed both requirements raised at the previous inspection.

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Progress

Since this time, the manager has ensured that internal quality assurance and monitoring reports are submitted every six months to Ofsted. These reports are effective and identify how quality of care will be improved.

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Progress

Staff training is available on a wide variety of topics such as safeguarding, restraint, fire safety awareness, social pedagogy, health and safety, medication and restraint. The delivery of training on the topic of self-harm ensures that staff are able to meet the specific needs of some young people. This means the welfare and protection of young people is safeguarded.

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Progress

The home continues to demonstrate a very good quality of care. All young people benefit from proactive support to engage in education that meets their individual needs and preferences. Health care needs are fully promoted and young people benefit from healthy lifestyles. Young people enjoy stimulating and frequent activities of their choosing. This means young people are able to extend their horizons and explore their own potential.

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Progress

Young people receive effective preparation for moving to alternative provision or independence. Since the last inspection, young people’s transitions are being progressed in line with their care plans. Staff are working with one young person who is progressing to University. Another young person is engaging in an intensive and highly structured independence programme to meet his individual needs. This enables young people to develop appropriate self-care and independence skills in readiness for successful transitions to leaving care.

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Progress

Young people live in a safe, secure and stable environment. Safeguarding procedures are robust and well understood. Since the last inspection, there have been no incidents of young people missing from care, criminal or risky behaviours, use of physical interventions or any safeguarding issues. Staff are clear about issues, which need to be promptly notified to relevant agencies. Effective safeguarding practices ensure young people are safe and feel safe.

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Progress

The home promotes good communication with young people. Young people attend and contribute to their own meetings and to the routine of the home. They have access to advocacy services and in accessing appropriate information detailing their rights. This means young people can exercise their views in regards to any potential concerns or complaints they may have.

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Progress

A highly skilled and professional staff team look after young people. They are committed to the development and welfare of each young person. Examples of such work include staff going running and taking part in a sponsored run with a young person and teaching a young person to play guitar.

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Progress

Equality and diversity continues to be a positive feature of this home. All young people benefit from detailed attention to their individual needs. Care provision embraces diversity and ensures specific individual needs are fully met. The service provision recognises the young people as individuals and strives to ensure that they receive equality of opportunity. Young people benefit from the promotion of positive views of diversity and difference.

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Progress

The management and leadership of the home are robust, effective and consistent. Regular monitoring and quality assurance checks ensure young people are safe and secure. The Registered Manager ensures continuous improvement in the delivery of care to young people through implementing development plans and undertaking self- audits on the effectiveness of the home.

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Progress

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