Children's home run by Quarriers in Inverclyde

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 home has progressed by meeting four of the five requirements and all the recommendations from the last inspection. This drive to improve is testament to the registered manager’s commitment and the staff team’s motivation to improve outcomes for young people. A staff member said, ‘We have worked really hard and things are so much better. The home looks lovely and the care plans are more about the young people.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Statement of Purpose has been reviewed and updated to better explain what the home sets out to provide for young people and their families. This informs parents and social workers of the care and services available for young people attending for short-breaks care. The registered manager’s monitoring is also improved. She has good systems in place to review young people’s care and their outcomes. This systematic approach ensures young people’s welfare and well- being is promoted.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The child protection procedure now includes how the home will record safeguarding concerns and the actions taken in response. This ensures robust records are kept to demonstrate young people are safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s written residential care plans now fully reflect young people’s needs and how these will be met. The plans are written in a child-friendly format that is attractive to young people and increases their engagement in how they will be looked after. Their views and feelings are sought and listened to, which is particularly positive where young people’s aspirations are included in the aims of their placement. This values young people and respects their wishes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A requirement that is not fully met relates to the reports written by the independent visitor who monitors the home’s performance. The reports do not adequately set out the visitor’s opinion as to whether young people are safeguarded or if the conduct of the home promotes young people’s well-being. This requirement is repeated in this report. Recommendations to improve the children’s guide and the environment are met. A new talking book children’s guide is much better suited to the young people, who sometimes experience communication difficulties. The young people were asked for their ideas about a new guide and their suggestions have been transformed into a unique resource. This inclusion and involvement is exemplary childcare practice. A young person said. ‘I like it (children’s guide), it’s very good. I like all the pictures.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Improvements to the internal décor and furnishings have significantly enhanced the children’s home. All areas have been completely redecorated in pastel colours and the addition of soft furnishings and curtains present a homely, comfortable setting. Photographs of young people further gives the home a welcoming appearance. A previously unused garage has been refurbished to provide an additional room for young people to enjoy indoor activities and their leisure time. Again, this is decorated and furnished to a very high standard. A parent said, ‘The changes to the home are stunning. All the parents have commented on how nice the home looks now.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The behaviour management policy now includes guidance on the use of sanctions. Positive behaviour management is actively promoted and staff endeavour to guide, encourage and reward young people as oppose to using potentially punitive measures. Restrictions on young people’s liberty to keep them safe are better explained. This ensures any restrictions are only used where individual risk assessments highlight specific risks and consents from parents and social workers are obtained. Consequently, young people’s rights are preserved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All young people continue to progress as a result of having their short-breaks. Relationships with staff are very good. Young people are safe and their health needs are met. Activities are very good and expose young people to a wide range of positive experiences. A young person said, ‘I like it here, we do lots of things. I like swimming.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leadership and management is good. The home is very well organised and staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities. Staff morale is high, and staff feel valued and supported. A staff member said, ‘This is a great place to work. We all get on well and the manager is supportive.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are no new requirements or recommendations arising from this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This children’s home provides short-breaks care and accommodation to children with a disability. It is operated by a private provider.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

17/03/2015 Interim Declined in 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

The registered person must ensure that when the independent person produces a report about a visit which sets out in particular, the independent person's opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded and the conduct of the home promotes children's well-being. (Regulation 44(4) (a) and (b)) 30/05/2016

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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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