Children's Home run by Aspris Children’s Services Limited in Herefordshire

Unique reference number SC402426 Inspection date 26/03/2014 Inspector Suzanne Young Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 09/01/2014 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This service accommodates up to five young people with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties. The home is owned by a private company. It is one of three homes clustered around the company's own school which the accommodated young people usually attend.

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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 January 2014. The judgement at that time was good. The home has appropriately addressed the two recommendations that were made at the previous inspection. Consent is obtained for all medication given to young people and the young people's guide includes how they can contact the Children's Right's Director.

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Progress

The home continues to make good progress. It demonstrates continued improvement in the outcomes for young people living in the home and in the quality of care. Young people are making good progress in line with their individual placement plan and their views, wishes and feelings. Staff actively support young people to attend school and health appointments. As a result, young people are making good progress in their health and development and in their education. For instance, young people who have previously refused to attend health appointments are now attending check-ups with opticians and dentists and receiving the treatment they require. Young people are preparing for their transition to independent living by learning skills, such as budgeting, cooking and travelling on public transport by themselves. This helps them develop the confidence to move positively into adulthood.

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Progress

Young people are becoming involved in activities outside the home. Some attend youth groups while others have started to work part time in the community on a voluntary basis. This helps develop and improve young people’s confidence and social skills.

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Progress

Young people's behaviour has continued to improve resulting in a reduction in the use of physical interventions. There have been no recent ‘missing from care’ incidents and no complaints since the last inspection. All staff have regular safeguarding training to ensure they are aware of current safeguarding issues. As a result any concerns, such as bullying, are referred and dealt with appropriately to ensure young people are kept safe.

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Progress

The quality of the service continues to be developed. The manager provides clear and effective leadership. She has effective oversight of practice within the home and is ensuring the home's development plan is carried out. For example, the home continues to improve to provide a comfortable and homely environment for young people. It has been well maintained since the last inspection and a fifth bedroom has been decorated and furnished to enable the home to have full occupancy.

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Progress

There are no requirements or recommendations resulting from 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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