Children's Home run by North East Autism Society in Sunderland

Unique reference number SC446957 Inspection date 27/03/2014 Inspector Deborah White Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 13/12/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home provides care and accommodation for children with a learning disability and autism. 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 children’s home was rated good at the last full inspection that was undertaken on 13 December 2013. The home is making good progress and outcomes children are very good.

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Progress

The home have progressed by meeting a previous requirement and two recommendations. The home’s environment has improved significantly. A child’s bedroom has been refurbished and redecorated with very pleasing results. Flooring has been replaced with new carpets and the internal décor updated.

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Progress

Staff have worked hard to add homely touches that that include an artistic collage of the children and lots of photographs. The home now presents as a warm, comfortable pleasant place for children to live.

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Progress

The cleanliness of the home is also improved. Staff are provided with additional hours to attend to domestic chores and they take pride in their working environment. The home is spotlessly clean and there are no unpleasant odours.

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Progress

Children’s needs are very well met and they are all progressing. School attendance is excellent. Relationships with staff are positive and meaningful. Children have good attachments with their carers that promote self-confidence and self-esteem.

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Progress

Healthcare needs are very well met. Children have access to the specialist healthcare services and specialists they need. There is very good inter-agency collaborative working that provides very good, holistic care. Children's care is underpinned with detailed written healthcare plans. This ensures care is consistent and regularly reviewed.

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Progress

Staff have worked with the children to compose bespoke fitness and exercise programmes to improve health, fitness and well-being. All the children like to be active and enjoy lots of outdoor activities. This helps children burn off excess energy and has improved their sometimes challenging behaviours.

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Progress

Leadership and management is improved. The home’s administration is more organised and staff are clearer about their roles and responsibilities. Staff feel very well supported and guided. Leaders and managers encourage and facilitate staff progression and development. As a result, children are cared for by a highly motivated, skilled and committed team.

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Progress

There are no requirements or recommendations arising from this visit.

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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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