Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in North Yorkshire

Unique reference number SC456477 Inspection date 05/02/2014 Inspector Nicola McEvinney Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 25/07/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home is operated by a national company which provides residential care and educational services to young people. It provides care and accommodation for up to four young people with 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 good progress .

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Progress

The purpose of this interim inspection was to assess the progress made since the last full inspection conducted in July 2013 when the home was judged to be good with some outstanding aspects. There was a requirement and recommendation made at that visit which has been fully addressed.

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Progress

Children and young people’s daily routines are clearly set out demonstrating how on a day-to-day basis they are being cared for. Placement plans contain details relating to children and young people’s heritage and culture; this promotes their personal identity.

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Progress

Children and young people thrive on the stability and nurturing environment provided. They are cared for an experienced and highly committed staff team who bring wide-ranging skills that enhance the care experience for the children and young people.

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Progress

Children and young people feel safe and are safe. They consider that they are well looked after and there is ‘lots of things to do.’ For example, some have joined a boxing club, play football and are part of a football team and go to the cinema. The home is situated close to a beach and the younger ones have great fun. Staff are enthusiastic in organising activities with the children who say, ‘(name) is adventurous and we go surfing and are going to do the three peaks.’ The older young people are encouraged to bring friends back to the home and have started to develop skills needed to make a successful transition to adulthood.

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Progress

There was one recommendation raised at this inspection. This related to the restraint and sanctions records. These records do not comply with guidance as they are not tamper proof and are not in a numbered book. This does not ensure accountability.

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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 any measure of control or discipline or restraint is recorded in a tamper proof record in a bound and numbered book (Volume 5, statutory guidance, paragraph 2.91)

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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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