Children's Home run by Salford City Council in Salford

Unique reference number SC040733 Inspection date 24/03/2014 Inspector Caroline Jones Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 25/03/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This is a local authority children's home. It provides care and accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities.

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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 previous full inspection in January 2014, the home's overall effectiveness was judged as good. This quality of care has been maintained and the one requirement and two recommendations have been fully met. Namely, improved process are in place to ensure that all significant events are notified to the relevant authorities. Furthermore, young people's views are sought in the monitoring of the home and staff supervision is now appropriately recorded to improve care practice further.

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Progress

Young peoples educational outcomes have been maintained for most young people. However, young people new to the home are not yet in full-time education and are awaiting school placements. Staff are working extremely hard with partner agencies to secure alternative school placements for young people and to make sure their rights and needs are met.

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Progress

Young people are in good health and benefit from effective health care. They are registered with medical practitioners and have plans to meet their health needs. Young people are educated in a variety of health and wellbeing matters, including sexual health. This complements young people's understanding in making informed decisions about their lives.

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Progress

Staff are committed to young people, which is evident in the warm and positive relationships they have forged with them. Young people's individual differences are valued, consequently their personalities grow. Young people confirm that they feel 'happy and safe' and from observation during inspection they are relaxed and comfortable in their home. There are good feedback systems in place with young people, their parent's and partner agencies to continually learn and improve standards of care further.

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Progress

The home is efficiently run by an enthusiastic, dedicated and hands-on Registered Manager who emphasises high standards of care. Good monitoring scrutinises the quality of care and plans are in place to develop the home further. Staff are fully supported through regular supervision, team meetings and training opportunities. This contributes to their competence in providing high quality care to young people.

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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 young people are enabled to resume full time education and attend school regularly. (NMS 8.8 and 8.3)

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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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