Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Blackpool

Unique reference number SC415710 Inspection date 04/03/2014 Inspector Caroline Jones Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 18/12/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is owned by a private company. It provides care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities.

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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 satisfactory progress .

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Progress

At the previous full inspection in December 2013, the home's overall effectiveness was judged as good. This quality of care has been maintained. The requirement has been addressed and processes are in place to ensure that placing authorities consent to any restrictions or access to communication for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Work has started on the recommendation to review risk assessments but has not been fully addressed and is therefore repeated.

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Progress

Young people enjoy positive relationships with staff who have a good understanding of their individual needs. Staff continue to work well with partner agencies to address the recent increase in young people's risk taking behaviours. Furthermore, agreed protocols are in place with the local police and multi-agency risk management meeting are convened to develop a strategy and action plan for managing young people's need for safety and protection. Significant events relating to the welfare of young people are notified to the relevant authorities and action is taken to protect them. Young people's views and wishes influence the running of the home through regular young people's meetings and key working sessions. Young people remain the focus of care planning and staff advocate with professionals to ensure their voice is heard and responded to. Young people know how to raise a complaint and use this process

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Progress

to settle any dissatisfaction successfully.

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Progress

The Registered Manager provides leadership and accountability and staff understand the roles and responsibilities delegated to them. Quality assurance systems provide oversight of the care provided. Recruitment is currently underway to replace staff who have recently moved on from the home. Staff are fully supported through regular supervision, team meetings and training opportunities. This contributes to their competence in providing quality care to young people.

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 ensure that risk assessments of the whole children's home environment are carried out, to identify any potential sources of harm to the children are recorded in writing and regularly reviewed (NMS10.8)

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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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