Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Halton

Unique reference number SC457183 Inspection date 18/03/2014 Inspector Michelle Bacon Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 02/10/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This home is owned by a national provider. It provides care and accommodation for one young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties. It is also registered as a school.

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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 last full inspection in October 2013, the overall effectiveness of the service was judged as good with one requirement and four recommendations made. The purpose of this visit is to assess the progress made since the last inspection and how any progress has improved the quality of care and outcomes for young people.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, a requirement to ensure the Regulation 33 visits include consultation with the young people, their parents and relatives has been addressed. This means that young people live in a home where their views, and those of their family, are sought in order to form an opinion on the standard of care provided in the home.

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Progress

Staff encourage young people to access a healthy lifestyle, but their efforts are not always successful. Some young people continue to regularly skip meals often only eating later in the day. Furthermore, records demonstrate they do not eat fresh fruit or vegetable's despite these being readily available. This means they do not benefit from having a varied and healthy diet. Therefore this recommendation is repeated. At the last inspection, the manager was asked to decorate the staff bedroom/office and replace the landing carpet. The room has now been painted but the carpet has not been replaced. The rest of the home is very well maintained and decorated to a good standard.

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Progress

Young people experience care from a small and consistent staff team who are well supported in their role. They are very positive and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people. Records demonstrate they receive good quality training so they are fully equipped with the skills required to meet the needs of the young people.

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Progress

Young people's files now include the minutes of their most recent statutory review meeting. This ensures that any recommendations are actioned within the agreed timescales. Young people benefit from staff working closely with social workers and others involved in their care to improve their outcomes.

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Progress

Some young people are preparing for the transition to independence. However, despite receiving appropriate help and support from staff they are not fully engaging which is limiting progress they make.

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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 children understand their health needs, how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, in particular the importance of maintaining a healthy diet(NMS 6.2)  ensure that the home provides a comfortable and homely environment and is well maintained. This is specifically in relation to ensuring that the landing carpet is replaced(NMS 10.3)  ensure young people are supported to prepare for the world of work; moving into their own accommodation; develop practical skills that helps to prepare for and supports them into adulthood.(NMS 12.1(c)(d)&(e))

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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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