Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Rochdale

Unique reference number SC456542 Inspection date 18/02/2014 Inspector Stella Elliott Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 12/09/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

The home is privately run and is registered for up to one young person 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. 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 overall effectiveness of the home was judged to be outstanding at the last inspection in September 2013. Since that time, the home has made good progress.

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Progress

There were three recommendations made at the last inspection and all have been met:- the provider was to ensure that the home remains well maintained with particular regard to sealant in the young person's bathroom and removal of broken fence panels in the garden. The bathroom and garden have had repairs made. The second recommendation was for written and electronic records to consistently demonstrate good recruitment practice; with particular regard to recording management decisions about the suitability of references. Human resource practice has now been revised to ensure that the senior staff in the home have full involvement in recruitment. The third recommendation related to staff training with particular emphasis on skills to meet the needs of the young people in placement. All staff are have accessed first aid training and are in the process of attending specific courses on self-harm and safeguarding.

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Progress

Since the last inspection young people have been supported to access further education opportunities to enable them to move towards greater independence. There is excellent communication between the home and the training providers to support their education. The manager and staff have worked closely with placing social workers to ensure that external agencies are aware of young people's needs and that all agencies are acting consistently to maintain young people's health and safety.

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Progress

Staff provide the young people in their care with a high level of care and support and staff have received specific training to meet the young people's needs. The in-house therapeutic team continues to provide training and support to both the young people and the staff, which enables the staff to maintain their alertness to young people's vulnerabilities and risks of harm.

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Progress

Young people are supported towards independence with a structured independence plan that young people help develop in line with their individual levels of ability. The staff in the home recognise the challenges in preparing the young people for transition and they liaise effectively with other agencies to secure the best outcomes for the young people in their care.

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Progress

The home continues to be managed very effectively. The manager is enthusiastic and child centred and provides strong leadership to the care team. She consults regularly with families and professionals, when appropriate, about care in the home, and continues to look for ways to improve the service for young people. For example, since the last inspection she has pursued the issue of extending a placement of a young person, with the placing authority, and this demonstrates the her commitment to securing stability and safety for young people.

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Progress

Care staff report that training and development opportunities within the organisation are good which enables them to maintain and develop their skills and experience. They also have regular supervision and appraisal. They have an excellent understanding of the young people they look after and demonstrate a willingness to learn more to support the young people effectively and consistently.

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Progress

No requirements or recommendations have been made at this inspection.

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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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