Children's Home run by Positive Pathways Limited in Birmingham

Unique reference number SC410537 Inspection date 20/03/2014 Inspector Jo Stephenson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 22/08/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

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

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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 home was last inspected in August 2013. The judgement at that time was good. Progress since the last inspection is good. The service has appropriately addressed the three requirements and four recommendations that were made at the previous inspection. This means that outcomes for young people have improved because of developments in the quality of care provided by the home.

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Progress

Since the last inspection, a new Registered Manager has been appointed to the home. As a result, a number of internal monitoring systems have been reviewed and revised. For example, a safeguarding concerns log book has been introduced to record and monitor suspicions and allegations of harm. Documents include details of any allegations made, and when these were referred to the relevant agencies. Furthermore, records demonstrate the actions taken by the home to investigate these concerns and the outcome of these investigations. Subsequently, young people are protected from harm because any allegations are taken seriously, appropriately referred and investigated. This means that the welfare and safety of young people is promoted and practices within the home are transparent. In addition, the Registered Manager ensures that all significant events are reported to Ofsted as required by the regulations. This further promotes the safety and of young people.

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Progress

Staff ensure that young people’s case records are kept up to date. Case files include all necessary statutory documentation and information as required. Young people participate in one-to-one sessions to discuss their individual needs and monitor the progress that they are making. Internal plans are detailed and reflective of young people’s identified needs and known risks. Furthermore, young people are regularly consulted with regarding the quality of care provided by the home. For example, young people complete questionnaires that provide them with the opportunity to comment on the service that they receive. Young people are encouraged to suggest changes to the daily routines and operation of the home. This means that young people are involved in developing the home and reviewing the care provided by the service. This promotes young people’s welfare and well-being.

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Progress

The home operates an independent living programme. This supports young people to learn the practical and emotional skills necessary for their transition to adulthood. Individualised programmes reflect the skills, abilities and personal circumstances of young people. As a result, young people are able to progress at their own pace.

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Progress

The home has been redecorated since the last inspection and provides a comfortable and relaxing environment for young people. The internal refurbishment includes new carpets and furniture. Young people say they have been involved in decisions about the decoration. As a result, young people are consulted on the development of the home and their opinions and views are included in development plans. This contributes to the development of the home and increases young people's investment in where they live. Comments recorded by young people during residents meetings include; ‘the home looks really lovely and beautiful.’

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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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