Children's Home run by Progress Children’s Services Ltd in Walsall

Unique reference number SC038526 Inspector Jo Stephenson Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Progress Children's Services Ltd Registered person address Progress House, 127 Millfields Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 6JG Responsible individual Claire Elizabeth Louise Haynes Registered manager Margaret Mary Hopkins Date of last inspection 04/11/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 11/03/2015

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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 improved effectiveness .

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This inspection

At the last inspection in November 2014, Ofsted made three requirements. Since the last inspection, the Registered Manager has taken sufficient action to address these shortfalls.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager has reviewed the home’s Statement of Purpose. This document now includes all necessary information prescribed by the regulations. This ensures that placing authorities, other external agencies, and young people’s families are aware of the aims and objectives of the service Subsequently, young people are suitably placed in a home that is able to meet their individual and complex needs. This means young people make progress in all areas of their development.

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This inspection

Since the last inspection, the Registered Manager has introduced audit forms to inform the regular monitoring of young people’s case files. These forms ensure files include all necessary information and documentation and prompt staff to liaise with the placing authority to address any shortfall. This improved area of practice means that young people receive more integrated and comprehensive care that supports their development and progress.

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This inspection

Since the last inspection, the Registered Manager has revised internal monitoring systems to effectively evaluate the quality of care provided by the home. Monitoring documents now take account of the views and opinions of placing authorities, young people and their families. Consultation with others is embedded in the review of the home and the individual progress young people make. This ensures that the care provided by staff continues to evolve to reflect young people’s changing welfare and safety needs.

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This inspection

Young people’s safety and welfare are continually promoted. There have been no 3 of 5 safeguarding concerns or complaints raised since the last inspection. Staff devise personalised risk assessment for young people that identify their specific vulnerabilities and promote their welfare and safety.

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This inspection

Staff receive reflective and bespoke training to ensure that they are able to support young people’s complex and often life-limiting medical needs. Robust medication administration systems are in place and these are regularly reviewed to reduce the potential for errors to occur. This effective practice means that young people are safe in the home because their health needs are continually monitored.

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This inspection

Staff and mangers work in effective partnership with other agencies such as health professionals and allocated school placements. For example, staff are in daily contact with teaching staff to ensure young people are provided with consistent care. This enables them to maintain their educational placements and make progress in this area of their development.

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This inspection

Young people are happy and relaxed in the company of staff and enjoy a varied range of in-house and community activities. Staff are proactive in ensuring that young people’s disabilities do not hinder their social and emotional development or their ability to participate in activities. As a result, young people are continually encouraged to learn new skills and socialise outside of the home. This positively impacts on their self-esteem and confidence. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to five young people. The service is available to children and young people with a learning disability, a physical disability, sensory impairment or any combination of the three. The service is operated by a private organisation.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

04/11/2014 Full good 18/02/2014 Interim good progress 23/10/2013 Full good 14/02/2013 Full good Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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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