Old Rectory Cottage

Unique reference number SC429011 Inspector James Harmon Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person BetterCare Keys Limited Registered person address Laganwood House 44 Newforge Lane Belfast BT9 5NW Responsible individual Heather Ann Laffin Registered manager Zoe Tompkins Date of last inspection 14/01/2015 2 of 5 Inspection date 26/03/2015

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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

Young people are settled in the home and continue to make good progress with the assistance of a consistent, caring staff team that have formed trusting and positive relationships with young people. Young people feel safe and speak highly of the staff and their commitment. A young person said that this is the first home he has lived in where staff consistently show how much they care what happens to young people.

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This inspection

The sole recommendation made at the last inspection has been addressed by the registered manager and already implemented in practice. Improvements to care planning and behaviour management records for young people ensure that plans are individualised, and capture the life of the young person historically and as they progress.

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This inspection

The key working policy has been updated by the registered manager. Each month specific targets are set that relate to the young person’s care plan. Each target is to be addressed and reported on in individual key working sessions. This will allow key working sessions to be consistent, planned and focused with the aim of improving outcomes for young people.

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This inspection

Staff successfully assist young people in developing age-appropriate skills that will aid their transition to independent living. In instances where a young person is not demonstrating a willingness to develop independence skills, the staff work with them to help them understand and overcome their anxiety about becoming independent. A young person said that part of his independence goals was to take driving licence and staff went out their way to ensure that it happened.

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This inspection

When concerns for a young person’s mental health arise staff are proactive at identifying concerning behaviours exhibited by the young person and engaging with professionals, specifically CAMHS. As a result young people are supported, educated 3 of 5 on their health conditions and learn about potential treatment options. This leads to improved health and well-being for young people. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

The service is run by a private organisation. The home is registered to provide medium to long-term care for up to three young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Young people living in the home can attend a school also run by the provider and have access to in-house therapeutic support.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/01/2015 Full good 04/03/2014 Interim good progress 10/10/2013 Full good 12/12/2012 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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