Children's Home run by Green View Young People Limited in Barnsley

Unique reference number SC386057 Inspection date 24/03/2014 Inspector Ann-Marie Born Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 04/12/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a privately run children's home. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children and young people with emotional and/or 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

This home was judged as good at the previous full inspection in December 2013. Following this interim inspection the home is judged to be making good progress and has successfully addressed the previously directed requirement and four recommendations. This inspection identifies one recommendation relating to notification processes.

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Progress

Young people thrive in this home where the quality of care remains outstanding. The enthusiastic, nurturing and committed staff team know the young people in their care extremely well. They act as good parents would in ensuring young people receive all necessary support, both within the home and community. Young people are fully supported in their day-to-day living and in preparation for their transition to semi-independent living. As a result young people feel safe and secure as their sense of belonging and self-esteem improve. A young person said, 'I can talk to them about anything and if I am ever upset about anything I can go to them. I feel really safe here because they know me and care about me. This is my home'.

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Progress

It is evident that the manager is fully utilising new and effective supervision arrangements to improve the management of the home. For example, planning for the implementation of amended regulations. A social worker commented that management arrangements were, 'Very professional with good communication'.

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Progress

Young people are safeguarded by improved recruitment processes which ensure that all staff employed within the home are subject to relevant checks in line with legislation. In addition, the improved process for the systematic review of policies and procedures ensure that managers and staff are up-to-date with current legislation and how these benefits young people. These include the development of clear procedures for introducing young people to the home, including emergency admissions. Young people's opportunities for building effective and sustainable relationships with staff and each other are enhanced by these measures. A young person said, ‘As far as I’m concerned, these are my family’.

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Progress

Young people are further safeguarded by effective communication with partner agencies which promotes consistent protective practice. However, although the majority of significant events are notified to all relevant parties appropriately in line with legislation, on occasion Ofsted has not been informed. This is a breach of regulation.

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Progress

Staff speak positively about their increased confidence which they have gained from attendance at specialist training events. These include child sexual exploitation and attachment as well as refresher courses in safeguarding young people. Young people fully benefit from this increased knowledge and understanding which enable staff to meet their individual needs.

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Progress

The home has demonstrated further capacity to improve by the re-development of the risk assessment process. This new practice provides young people with the opportunity to take ownership of what is agreed, to understand the reasons why adults are concerned about them and to build feelings of self-worth and confidence in their abilities to negotiate. A staff member stated, 'There is more involvement with young people with risk assessments, to the point where they are identifying risks with staff. That has really, really improved'.

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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 the registered person has a system in place to notify within 24 hours the persons and appropriate authorities of the occurrence of significant events in accordance with Regulation 30. The system includes what to do where notifiable events arise at weekends. (NMS 24.1)

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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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