Children's Home run by Bryn Melyn Care Limited in Shropshire

Unique reference number SC411142 Inspection date 20/02/2014 Inspector Trevor Hall Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 15/05/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a small private children's home for one young person, who may have emotional and/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 home received a full inspection in May 2013 and for overall effectiveness it was judged satisfactory. One recommendation was raised to improve outcomes for young people, to ensure that the home provides a comfortable and homely environment and is well maintained and decorated. This was due to the home having been empty for several months, between its last client leaving and another moving in. The organisation had used this time to make necessary structural repairs and improvements, however, it lacked personalisation. In the intervening months it is pleasing to see that the house has been turned into a home, with the young people encouraged to personalise their areas of the home and to actively contribute to the shared environment.

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Progress

Since the last inspection the manager of the home has successfully registered with Ofsted and has made significant improvements to the quality of care. Children and young people have made good progress in various aspects of their lives. Staff work hard to develop relationships with individual children and young people and support is focussed on their needs. Young people are provided with a consistently high standard of care, structure and routine, which encourages the growth of their self- esteem and confidence All aspects of care planning and practice are highly personalised and tailored to meet the individual needs of the young people, which helps to promote individual identity, difference and equality.

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Progress

Knowledgeable staff encourage young people to take more responsibility for themselves appropriate to their age and level of understanding. As a result, young people become more self-reliant and develop appropriate self-help skills, which improve their social interactions and personal development. Young people are encouraged to have a responsible attitude towards their health and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Progress

The home is effectively managed. There has been continuing improvement in the quality of care provided with a clear and focused commitment to service development and achieving positive outcomes for young people. This includes evaluating and enhancing the level of service provided and demonstrating a strong commitment to implementing the home's development plan. The provider and manager effectively review and monitor the running of the home and take action to improve the quality of the service provided, routinely seeking the views of young people about their care. The manager has a clear and realistic understanding of the strengths of the service and the areas for further development based on clear evidence. Staff work closely with external professionals to ensure young people’s individual needs and views are heard. This inspection has raised no requirement or recommendations, as no significant shortfalls have been identified. This home clearly

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Progress

meets all of the criteria for the judgement of having made good progress.

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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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