Children's Home run by Blue Mountain Homes Ltd in Derbyshire

Unique reference number SC436469 Inspection date 05/02/2014 Inspector Amanda Ellis Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 18/09/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This privately-owned home can accommodate up to three young people who may have emotional 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 satisfactory progress .

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Progress

At the last inspection in September 2013, the overall rating for the home was judged as adequate, with one requirement and two recommendations set within the inspection report. Since that time, the children’s home has demonstrated satisfactory progress.

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Progress

The manager has appropriately addressed the requirement to submit an up to date copy of the Statement of Purpose to Ofsted. This means the regulator is clear about the aims and objectives of the home.

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Progress

The recommendation to ensure the homes missing from care procedures are compatible with statutory and local protocols has been robustly managed. Additionally, the home has been proactive with the police and the local authority in working together to protect young people who go missing from care. The implementation of this recommendation will ensure improved practice in safeguarding young people.

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Progress

The recommendation to provide a system to improve the registered person’s records has meant that staff demonstrate a better understanding of the format and nature of records and where to locate them.

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Progress

Young people benefit from a child-centred and dedicated staff team. There are positive relationships between the staff and young people. This enables young people to feel valued. Young people stated that they liked living in the home and that staff are ‘Cool…we can have a laugh’.

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Progress

Young people are safe and state that they feel safe. They are kept safe through robust working practices, which are risk assessed. Significant events are notified appropriately to the relevant authorities. Risk assessments are highly individualised and regularly reviewed. This means risks are minimised and safeguarding practice is personalised to each young person.

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Progress

The Registered Manager has systems in place to monitor the home. Development plans are in place and are regularly reviewed. This ensures the promotion of improvement and improved outcomes for young people.

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Progress

Staff are supported through team meetings and formal supervision. Staff and managers benefit from a comprehensive programme of training. New staff complete the Induction Standards for the Children’s Workforce before progressing to the Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma. As a result, staff are suitably qualified to undertake their role. This means young people benefit from a consistent approach in care provision.

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Progress

The maintenance and the décor of the home are of a good standard, with improvement work on-going. The interior of the home has a modern design, which reflects the tastes and choices of the young people. It is comfortable and provides a homely and non-institutionalised environment. It offers opportunity for both privacy and social engagement. This is consistent with family living, which means that young people feel relaxed and value their surroundings.

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Progress

The home has made satisfactory progress since the last inspection. The management team are clear about what is necessary to ensure that young people benefit from improved standards in care.

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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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