Children's Home run by First 4 Care Limited in Doncaster

Unique reference number SC390293 Inspection date 28/02/2014 Inspector Lynne Busby Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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

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Brief description of the service

The setting is operated by a private organisation and registered to provide care for three young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties between 10 and 17 years. The Statement of Purpose specifies placements are medium to long term.

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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 full inspection in August 2013, the overall effectiveness was judged as good. This interim visit looked at the progress made since that inspection. Appropriate action has been taken to address the two requirements and one recommendation. There are two requirements from this inspection but these do not directly impact on the outcomes for young people.

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Progress

The Statement of Purpose has been forwarded to Ofsted. This is not comprehensive; it refers to electronic surveillance methods but does not say what they are and if there is a policy. The children’s guide has been updated and gives young people information about what to expect from the service.

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Progress

Young people continue to make good progress in the home. Young people say they feel settled and 'it's an amazing place to live'. Young people feel safe and say they can talk to any member of staff if they have any concerns. Staff provide a nurturing environment where young people have opportunities which develops confidence and life skills. Young people have gone missing but there are sound systems in place which staff follow to ensure their safe return. Staff have worked closely with young people to develop coping mechanisms to deal with issues which have affected them. As a result missing episodes have significantly reduced.

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Progress

Young people have progressed significantly in their attendance at school. Staff are committed to ensuring young people are able to achieve to their individual potential and these are recognised and celebrated. Consequently young people have aspirations for their future careers.

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Progress

Staff are provided with a range of training opportunities and the majority have a level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma. Therefore, staff have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of the young people.

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Progress

The home has an independent person to complete a quality monitoring visit. The visitor gains the views of young people and staff to ensure they have an opportunity to give their opinions on the operation of the home. However these visits have not been completed monthly Therefore this does not ensure the quality of care is regularly monitored.

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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.

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure the homes statement of purpose consists of a statement as to matters in Schedule 1 for example a description of any electronic or mechanical means of surveillance (Regulation 4 (Schedule 1)) 25/04/2014

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure visits by the independent person under Regulation 33 paragraph (1) shall take place at least once a month and may be unannounced. (Regulation 33 (7)) 25/04/2014

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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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