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

Unique reference number SC437486 Inspector Carole Moore 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 Phillip James McDonald Date of last inspection 09/09/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 25/03/2015

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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 sustained effectiveness .

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This inspection

Young people enjoy attending this short break service. Young people who attend have complex needs and require a high standard of overall care. Staff manage these needs well and demonstrate a commitment to the young people that they care for. Young people enjoy positive relationships with the staff and parents report that their children are eager to attend.

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This inspection

Young people make good progress across all areas of their development. They are able to engage in a range of activities and young people have increased in confidence as a result. Parents and professionals involved with the service all speak highly of the care provided to young people. A particular strength of the service is its flexibility, designed to meet the needs of the young people and their families.

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This inspection

Young people benefit from individualised care. Care plans are agreed with young people's families and other professionals involved with young people. This ensures that all those involved with young people are working together. This consistent approach helps young people feel secure and enables them to make progress. One of the schools said,' I must complement the home on their flexibility', and, 'the young person appears happy and settled following his first overnight stay and very excited to be coming for a second time.' Parents have said how happy their children are in coming to the home. 'Thanks to the staff, they are amazing.'

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This inspection

The Registered Manager has taken action to address the requirements raised at the last inspection, demonstrating his commitment to improving the quality of the service that they provide. The reports of the review of quality of care are now submitted within required timeframes and the complaints log has been reviewed.

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This inspection

Young people's targets are routinely reviewed and this helps staff to monitor the progress that young people are making. Social workers and teachers are positive 3 of 5 about the care that young people receive and confirm that young people's outcomes have improved as a result of their attendance.

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This inspection

Young people live in a safe environment where they are protected from harm. Staff use good safeguarding practices to identify risk, and implement protective measures to keep vulnerable young people safe. Staff have a high awareness of the reporting procedures relating to safeguarding concerns.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager has a good grasp of the strengths of this service and areas for development. Monitoring occurs through his monthly checks and the independent visitor. Monitoring reports are submitted to Ofsted in line with regulations.

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This inspection

As a result of the improvement made, there has been no requirements or recommendations made as a result of this inspection. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This service offers short breaks for up to five children and young people. The service is available to children and young people with a learning disability, a physical disability and/or sensory impairment. This service is delivered and managed by an independent provider that operates other social care services.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/09/2014 Full good 10/02/2014 Interim good progress 05/06/2013 Full good 19/02/2013 Interim good progress 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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