Children's Home run by Keys Care Limited in Lincolnshire

Unique reference number SC370899 Inspection date 26/03/2014 Inspector Judith Longden Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 15/01/2014 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This home is one of a number of homes operated and managed by an organisation which is a national provider of care and education for young people. The home is registered to offer care and accommodation for up to three male young people who may have 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 last full inspection in January 2014. There were no requirements or recommendations made as a result of the last inspection. In the short time since that inspection the home has demonstrated continued improvement in the quality of care and the outcomes for young people.

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Progress

Young people make good progress in achieving positive outcomes in all aspects of their lives, particularly in learning skills for independence and in establishing positive and appropriate relationships. Young people engage in independence programmes that enable them to learn practical skills for every day life such as cooking and cleaning. In addition, they are supported in making appointments and learn how to deal with difficult telephone situations such as being 'put on hold'. Staff also discuss issues of loneliness and isolation. This means young people learn practical skills for independence and are emotionally prepared for leaving the home.

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Progress

Young people benefit from increased contact with their family which is facilitated by staff. This has improved their relationships with family members. Young people are engaging in a range of activities after school and this enables them to form friendships with their peers in the community and improve their social skills.

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Progress

Education continues to be a positive feature for young people at this home. All young people are in education and attendance and achievement is good.

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Progress

Young people's behaviour is improving because staff work closely with other professionals to develop strategies to manage presenting behaviours of individual young people. Positive behaviour is rewarded and any negative behaviour is subject to a consequence, which is often in the form of a letter of apology. This means young people learn from their actions. Good use is made of keyworker sessions to discuss issues with individual young people and the quality of recording these sessions has improved. This means young people are able to share their views and feelings about their care and gain the support they need. One young person said, 'I am very happy here, I feel safe and cared for and my behaviour is improving.'

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Progress

Staff benefit from a range of training and development opportunities and are supported in their role. Staff meetings are held regularly and include input from a psychotherapist. This means staff are able to continue to meet the needs of young people. A member of staff said, 'I am more confident in working with young people now and I put that down to working with varied people and reflecting on the job I have done.'

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Progress

The management of this home remains strong. The Registered Manager is currently undertaking a risk assessment of the location of the home and has established good links with other organisations within the community to inform this assessment. Senior staff have attended training on the changes in legislation and inspection and as a result they are up-to-date with developments and the impact these changes have on the care of young people.

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Progress

No requirements or recommendations are made as a result of 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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