Children's home run by Derbyshire County Council in Derbyshire Dales

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

The appointment of a new, suitably experienced and knowledgeable manager for this home has provided effective leadership for this service. The new manager has submitted an application to register with Ofsted. She has developed, and is implementing, a range of systems to improve care delivery. These include revised care and placement documents, risk assessments and consultation documents. These improvements build upon the recommendations made at the full inspection in January 2016, and ensure delivery of consistently high quality care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people who access short breaks through this provision have learning disabilities, significant health needs, associated physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The staff team has the relevant skills, knowledge and person- specific training to meet a diverse range of physical, health and medical needs. Medication training is up to date, and staff participate in specialist training, including epilepsy and gastrostomy care. This ensures all children and young people receive robust and safe health care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people benefit from access to a wide range of stimulating activities that provide new and challenging experiences. They integrate into the local community during their stays at the home. One social worker said: ‘Staff encourage children and young people to engage in activities that promote the development of social skills…as well as understanding of themselves and the world around them.’ A parent said: ‘He loves his stays! Staff take him out and make it fun when they stay in. He has made some good friends in the home.’ Children and young people thrive because of the range of activities and the high level of attention provided.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The service provision effectively safeguards and meets the needs of vulnerable children and young people. Staff have up-to-date and regularly refreshed training on a range of safeguarding topics. One social worker said: ‘Children and young people who attend this provision enjoy their stays, settle and are safe.’ A parent commented: ‘It is a very good place. It is brilliant for my son. He is safe and well looked after.’ Internal and external quality assurance processes promote improvements in service delivery. The interim development and improvement plan reflects proposals for continued improvement. This tool enables effective measurement of progress of the short and longer-terms goals and objectives for the home. The manager has a clear vision of the direction of the service and is proactive in implementing improvement plans.

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Information about this children's home

A local authority operates this registered children’s home. The home provides care for up to eight children and young people with learning and/or physical disabilities, including sensory impairment, under short-break arrangements.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

12/03/2015 Interim Improved Effectiveness

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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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