Children's Home run by Hillcrest Children’s Services Ltd in Hampshire

Unique reference number SC012001 Inspection date 17/02/2014 Inspector Roy Bega Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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

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Brief description of the service

A private organisation owns and manages this home. The home offers residential placements for up to six children 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.

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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.

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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 homes full inspection in October 2013 the overall rating was assessed as outstanding with no requirements or recommendations.

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Progress

The home continues to provide a nurturing and supportive environment within which young people feel safe and enjoy positive relationships with staff. Staff are proactive in addressing the challenges young people present and work effectively in partnership with external agencies to protect and promote their welfare.

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Progress

Education is viewed as an integral part of young people’s development with staff successfully promoting excellent attendance, providing support where necessary and celebrating achievement.

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Progress

Staff have a sound understanding of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and provide excellent information, guidance and support for young people who may place themselves at risk in the community.

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Progress

Young people benefit from the consistent application of clear boundaries and say that they are fairly treated. There are established systems which provide for effective monitoring of the home and the welfare of individual young people.

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Progress

The staff group work extremely well together, with external agencies and are well supported in terms of supervision and on-going training. The home is being effectively managed with a development plan in place which demonstrates a capacity for continuing improvement.

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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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