Children's home run by Searchlight Care Services Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent

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

Young people continue to benefit from good quality care that contributes to them making sufficient progress in most aspects of their lives. This is because they are cared for by a competent staff team who place their individual needs at the centre of their work. The home ensures that the healthcare needs of young people are met. They are registered with the various local healthcare services and are supported to attend any appointments. Appropriate arrangements are in place for the safe administration and management of medicines to promote the safety and well-being of young people. The positive relationship between staff and young people mean that young people feel safe and secure. As a result, there have been no recorded incidents of physical intervention or missing from care episodes since the last inspection. Suitable education arrangements are now in place for all young people. These are tailored to their needs and take into account previous educational circumstances.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are proactive with the providers of young people's education to promote their learning and educational achievement. Young people are able to maintain contact with their family. Staff will facilitate contact, regularly providing transport so that these important links are maintained. Young people also have friendships in the local community and staff support these appreciating the significance of these relationships. Young people enjoy a safe and secure environment. There are effective health and safety systems in place. Regular practice evacuations ensure young people know how to exit the building safely and quickly in case of an emergency. The home implements robust and thorough recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of new staff to work with vulnerable young people. The home continues to be managed by a suitably qualified manager who has been in post since April 2010. Support for staff through appraisal and formal supervision

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

is good. Staff receive regular training to help ensure they have the skills and competencies necessary to meet the needs of the young people they look after. In response to the recommendations made at the last inspection, There are systems now in place that allow managers to monitor and review the quality of care provided to drive forward improvements in the home.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for two young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home consistently provides care for only one young person. The home is privately owned and operated. It is one of a number of small homes operated by this organisation.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

25/02/2015 CH - Interim Sustained 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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