Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Rochdale

Unique reference number SC456419 Inspection date 13/02/2014 Inspector Helen Walker Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

p.1

Date of last inspection 15/08/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.1

This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated.

p.2

Brief description of the service

This service is a privately run children's home. The home provides care and accommodation for one young person with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties. The home is also registered as a school with the Department for Education.

p.3

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.

p.3

Progress

Since their previous inspection the service is judged to be making satisfactory progress .

p.3

Progress

At the last inspection in August 2013, the home was judged to be good overall. At this inspection the home is making satisfactory progress. There are currently no young people resident. However, the home is ready to accept new placements. The Registered Manager confirmed that there are suitably experienced and qualified staff identified to work in this home who are currently working elsewhere in the organisation.

p.3

Progress

One recommendation was made at the previous inspection and has been met. The manager now ensures placing authorities provide accurate information and documentation in relation to the young people placed in this home. This means staff have correct information about the history and care needs of the young people they look after so that their welfare is properly promoted.

p.3

Progress

Staff work well with young people to help support their independence. Young people are encouraged to learn to cook and participate in other household tasks. Additionally, young people who have left school are supported to seek employment or attend training courses relevant to adult learning and work. Staff promote education and assist young people to attend school. For some this is tailored to their specific needs and undertaken in the registered school part of the home. However, not all young people engage and participate which means progress in the area of education is limited.

p.3

Progress

The manager is experienced in her role and understands the need to keep young people safe from harm. This includes work with different safeguarding agencies. For example, the staff maintain strong connections with child sexual exploitation agencies who support them to protect the vulnerable young people they care for.

p.4

Progress

A number of missing from home episodes have occurred which have been dealt with appropriately. As an immediate response the staff search the vicinity and follow the local police protocol. This assists young people's safe return to the home. Staff promote positive behaviour and physical intervention is rarely used. However, consequences for inappropriate behaviours are not always properly applied. For example, young people have been 'fined' a nominal amount for anti-social behaviour. This is not an effective technique for managing behaviour and is contrary to regulations as it does not constitute reparation.

p.4

Progress

The home provides spacious accommodation and is comfortably furnished. However, there are internal and external areas of the home that are poorly maintained and fail to benefit the young people. This includes the house window frames, the rear porch and laundry area which give the home a 'rundown' appearance. The rear yard and front garden contain an amount of rubbish which looks unsightly.

p.4

Progress

Two requirements are raised as a result of this inspection in order to improve the home and care environment for young people. These relate to house maintenance and the use of inappropriate consequences.

p.4

Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

p.4

Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that all parts of the children's home used by children are of sound construction and kept in good structural repair externally and internally and kept clean, reasonably decorated and maintained (Regulation 31(2)(d)(e)) 07/04/2014

p.4

Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure the following is not used as a disciplinary measure on children accommodated in a children's home - the imposition of any financial penalty, other than a requirement for the payment of a reasonable sum by way of reparation. 24/03/2014 (Regulation 17 (1)(g))

p.4

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.

p.6

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.

p.6