Children's home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

Unique reference number SC431696 Inspector Lynne Busby Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Registered person address City Hall Centenary Square BRADFORD West Yorkshire BD1 1HY Responsible individual Julie Jenkins Registered manager Sharon Dawn Cooney Date of last inspection 26/11/2013 2 of 5 Inspection date 11/06/2014

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Previous inspection good Enforcement action since last inspection none

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This inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has sustained effectiveness .

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This inspection

The manager and staff have ensured that the requirement and recommendation from the last inspection have been met, resulting in improved documentation. Young people continue to benefit from good quality care that recognises their unique needs.

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This inspection

Young people are safe and staff are vigilant in keeping them safe. There is a strong safeguarding ethos in the home and staff are fully aware of young people's vulnerabilities and provide good supervision. There have been no incidents of young people going missing or of bullying. Young people are further safeguarded by the recruitment and selection processes. Files have been reviewed and any gaps in employment are explored and recorded which ensures the process is robust and helps prevent unsuitable people from having the opportunity to harm children and young people.

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This inspection

Young people's individual files have been reviewed and all have an up-to-date copy of their placing authority care plans. These reflect young people's specific needs and how they will be met including cultural, religious and linguistic needs.

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This inspection

Young people stay in an environment which is relaxed and friendly and enables them to settle and build positive relationships. Young people are greeted and welcomed each time they come to stay at the home; wherever possible they have the same bedroom which is comfortably furnished and equipped with specialised equipment that has been assessed for their individual needs.

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This inspection

Young people are provided with a range of activities which they enjoy. These include arts and crafts, a sensory room, outside play equipment and trips out. The planning of activities has been reviewed and a new recording system has been in place to evidence the variety of activities young people participate in. 3 of 5 Medications systems have recently been reviewed following a medication error. Procedures are in place that are followed in practice and staff have received updated training. This ensures practice is rigorous and accountable. All medications are safety stored and there is a clear system in place for recording all administration of medication.

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This inspection

The home is effectively managed by an experienced manager who has a good understanding of the strengths and areas for development which are reflected in the development plan. However some areas of development are not fully embedded in practice but reflect the managers' aim to further improve the service such as joining the transitions group. This will help build positive relationships with other professionals and impact on support for young people in moving to adulthood.

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This inspection

Young people are cared for by a competent and enthusiastic care team who are sufficient in numbers and experience. They provide consistency and stability to the young people. Staff are supported through a range of training opportunities, staff meetings and supervision. However, not all staff have had an annual appraisal. Consequently they do not all have an opportunity to reflect on practice issues and personal development. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This local authority children's home is registered to provide a short breaks service for up to 10 children and young people with a learning and/or a physical disability, many of whom have other very complex health needs, including sensory impairment.

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Information about this children’s home

The service operates from a building which has been specifically adapted to meet the needs of children and young people with disabilities. Accommodation is on one level with two separate sensory rooms and a hydro-therapy pool. The home is equipped with hoists, adapted bathroom and toilet facilities.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/11/2013 Full good 19/08/2013 Interim good progress 06/02/2013 Full good 25/07/2012 Interim good progress

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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 all staff have their performance individually and formally appraised at least annually (NMS 19.6) Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Recommendations

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What inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspections we make a judgement on whether the home has improved in effectiveness, sustained effectiveness, or declined in effectiveness since the previous full inspection. This is in line with the Inspection of children’s homes: framework for inspection.

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Information 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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Information about this inspection

The report details the main strengths, any areas for improvement, including any breaches of regulation, and any failure to meet national minimum standards. The judgements included in the report are made against the framework of inspection for children's homes.

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