Children's home run by Lifetime Opportunities Limited in Bolton

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

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

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The three requirements and two good practice recommendations have been suitably addressed. The Statement of Purpose has been updated and accurately reflects the services which are systematically provided to all young people. Staff are now supervised regularly; undertaking specific training to ensure that they are well supported and trained to deliver a high standard of care to all young people. They also ensure that they complete all documentation fully. Furthermore the manager now ensures that a quality of care review is completed and distributed to Ofsted within the prescribed time frame.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A strong feature of the home is the warm, affectionate relationships between staff and young people. Vulnerable and complex young people appear happy, relaxed and confident both in the home, and out in the community. Staff balance and encourage appropriate levels of independence with detailed risk assessment and individual health and care needs. As a result young people live in a happy and secure environment where they flourish and make good progress in all areas of their lives.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from full-time education that is targeted to meet their individual needs. Staff ensure young people maintain excellent school attendance and make progress comparable with their peers. Staff value young people's educational advancement and assist them with homework and learning opportunities outside of school. One education colleague said: ‘Staff support (name) with increasing his communication and life skills within the home. Any targets that we set at school are completed within the home fully. The staff work well with him and we are happy with the progress that he is making.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are fully involved in their care planning and the development of the home. Young people's opinions, which are sought in a creative pictorial way, are valued and make a difference. For example young people are consulted about: their choice of meals and activities; are supported and enabled to attend; and have their say in their statutory review meetings; and are enabled to be involved in the development of their home’s annual development plan. Staff are attentive to young people’s changing needs and ensure that their emerging emotional and physical needs are identified and met appropriately. Staff ensure that young people access and attend their routine health appointments and seek medical attention promptly when required. When young people struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour appropriately, and compromise safety for themselves and others, staff respond correctly and sensitively, implementing low

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

level physical restraints, in which they are trained, as a last resort.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no complaints, safeguarding concerns or allegations against staff since the last inspection. Furthermore a range of health and safety checks are routinely carried out by the manager and staff to ensure that young people and staff continue to live in a physically safe environment. However a shortfall in conducting the fixed wire / periodic inspection has been raised has this has not been undertaken prior to the expiry date of 1 st November 2015.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The small and dedicated staff team are committed to delivering a high standard of care. They receive regular and effective supervision from the manager and their care practice, which is appraised annually, now incorporates feedback from young people. In addition regular team meetings and good information sharing during verbal and written handovers, ensures staff consistently meet young people’s present and emerging needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home’s management arrangements are strong and effective. The Registered Manager is committed to the improving the lives and experiences of young people and demands a high level of care. She seeks feedback regularly from young people, their parents and professionals, and uses this to identify what further work needs to be undertaken to continue to improve the lives and experiences for young people; while maintaining their safety and promoting their well-being. The manager has a good understanding of the strengths and areas for continued development for the service and is committed to driving this forward.

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Information about this children's home

 This home is run by a privately owned company and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children and young people who have a learning disability. 

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/02/2015 CH - Interim Improved effectiveness

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

12.-(1) The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

(2)In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure –

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Requirement Due date

(d) that the premises used for the purpose of the home are maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child's health.

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Requirement Due date

This particularly relates to ensuring that all health and safety checks, specifically the Fixed Wiring / Periodic Inspections are carried out within the prescribed time frame. 11 March 2016

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What the inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspection 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

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people living in the children's home. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the difference adults make to the lives of children and young people. They read case files, watched how professional staff work with children, young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care given to children and young people. Wherever possible, they talked to children, young people and their families. In addition the inspectors have tried to understand what the children's home knows about how well it is performing, how well it is doing and what difference it is making for the children and young people who it is trying to help, protect and look after. This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This 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 Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. the guidance raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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