Children's Home run by Bay View Child Care Limited in Lancashire

Unique reference number SC416318 Inspection date 25/02/2014 Inspector Anne Bannister Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 28/11/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is registered to accommodate four young people with emotional and behavioural problems. It is operated by a private organisation. The home offers emergency, medium and long-term placements for young people.

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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

At the last inspection in November 2013, the overall effectiveness rating for the home was judged to be outstanding.

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Progress

The home has made good progress since the last inspection. Young people are safe and well cared for in a stable, nurturing environment. They continue to thrive because they receive very high quality care.

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Progress

A key strength of the home is the focus on best outcomes for young people. There are strong links with education providers that ensure young people receive the support they require to help them achieve their potential.

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Progress

Behaviour management plans and reward schemes are used to good effect. The staff provide clear boundaries within a caring environment. Young people feel they are valued and like living at the home. Partnership working with other agencies such as the placing authority, social workers and the police is pro-active and consistent. Appropriate information sharing with other professionals helps protect young people. Young people are routinely encouraged to have a voice and be involved in decision making. They have their views heard through a range of both formal and informal meetings throughout the week. Young people's self-esteem increases as their views are heard and acted upon, enabling them to make a positive contribution in matters that affect their lives. Consequently, young people are supported and encouraged to meet their full potential in all areas of their lives. They benefit from the high quality

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Progress

care provided by staff who understand and respond to their needs.

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Progress

Senior managers have high aspirations for the staff, and provide the appropriate support in order that expectations can be fulfilled. Effective systems are in place to monitor and improve all aspects of practice and care. The manager promptly addresses any shortfalls identified. As part of the on-going development of the home, the manager has accessed training in social pedagogy for all staff. As a result of all the training opportunities available to them staff have, and maintain, a positive approach to their roles.

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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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