Children's home run by Worcestershire County Council in Worcester

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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

There were no requirements or recommendations set at the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make outstanding progress. By using the service they meet new people and make long term friendships. They learn to live alongside others and understand and respect differences. They participate in a wide range of new activities within the home and in the wider community. They develop new hobbies and interests and experience different social situations and settings.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are effectively supported by a dedicated team of professional staff. They have in-depth knowledge of each young person’s complex needs. They sensitively support them to successfully access a range of new opportunities. As a result, young people widen their personal experiences and horizons and increase their confidence and self-esteem.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff promote young people’s safety and well-being at all times. Young people are effectively supported when they become anxious or struggle to communicate their needs. Staff use communication systems tailored to individual’s needs. They skilfully manage the environment, provide young people with coping strategies and talk though young people’s wishes and feelings. They work effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals. Where appropriate practice is consistent so that young people are reassured and feel safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager proactively consults with professionals, parents and young people. There is an established complaints procedure. Complaints are very rare but if an issued is raised it is taken seriously. Investigations are thorough and actions are taken quickly to address concerns and raise standards. The registered manager is robust in challenging staff practice and professionals involvement. This ensures young people receive consistent high quality care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and staff team are highly skilled and qualified. The registered manager effectively uses quality assurance systems to ensure the service continues to develop. For example, new systems that record young people’s progress in meeting personal aims and objectives have been implemented and are currently being embedded into practice. Significant refurbishment work has also been completed which has increased living space and the number of bedrooms. These are not currently operational as plan to further develop the service has not been finalised.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and staff team continue to provide an outstanding service to young people and their families which significantly increases their opportunities and outcomes.

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Information about this children's home

This local authority short breaks service provides short periods of residential accommodation for up to four young people with physical and/or learning disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/03/2015 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

21/02/2014 CH - Interim Satisfactory progress

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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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Information about this inspection

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