Children's Home run by Cornerstone Children’s Homes Limited in Stockport

Unique reference number SC394478 Inspection date 11/02/2014 Inspector Maria McGranaghan Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 14/06/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is privately owned and provides care and accommodation for no more than three 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

The purpose of this visit is to assess the progress made since the last inspection and how any progress has improved the quality of care and potential outcomes for young people.

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Progress

At the last inspection on 14 June 2013 the home was judged as good. The Registered Manager was asked to take account of four recommendations made to further improve care practice within the home.

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Progress

The home is judged as making good progress. Records of restraint are now completed with significant factual detail and include debrief for both young people and staff. As a result, records now provide a transparent overview of incidences of physical restraint in the home.

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Progress

Records of sanctions used in the home are improved. Records are linked to improved behaviour management plans and risk assessments and ensure that each young person is managed in the most appropriate way. Likewise, young people work together with staff to develop individual behaviour management plans and this enables them develop a good understanding of personal consequence. As a result, behaviour is improved and the use of sanctions is minimal in the home.

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Progress

Records of young people being absent from the home are improved. Risk assessments are developed to ensure the whereabouts of young people is known when they are out in the community. This enables staff to check in on young people at regular intervals to ensure their safety. Likewise, staff now ascertain the names and addresses of new friends and acquaintances. This means that staff have an appropriate starting point to track a young person should they fail to return to the home at the agreed time. As a result, there have been no young people absent or missing since the last inspection.

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Progress

Young people make good progress in the home. For young people with a history of non-engagement in education, attendance is consistently improved. Likewise, young people are extremely well supported to maintain educational placements. Personal education plans are in place and are supported by educational incentives. Consequently, young people build in confidence and self- esteem in order to re- embark on their educational journey.

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Progress

Placement planning for young people is significantly improved. Plans include a statement of intent and this details how the home will meet the needs of young people and what agencies will work together with the home in order to generate the best outcome. Likewise, young people connect with staff and are keen participants in the overall development and review of their plan. This means that young people develop a personal commitment in order to achieve.

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Progress

The home has further developed how young people’s achievements are acknowledged and celebrated. Young people now take part in a monthly celebration of achievement day and this focuses on the smallest achievements made throughout the month. Recent celebrations include best cook and most improved mathematician. Consequently, young people begin to take pride in their achievements and look forward to having their progress shared within the group.

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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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