Children's home run by Bright Futures Care Limited in Bolton

Unique reference number SC456157 Inspector Michelle Bacon Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Bright Futures Care Limited T/A Cornerstones Registered person address Willow Tree Park, Beech House Booths Lane Lymm Warrington WA13 0GH Responsible individual Paul Stephen O'Leary Registered manager Michelle Pitt Date of last inspection 11/12/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 24/03/2015

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Previous inspection outstanding Enforcement action since last inspection none

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This inspection

This home was judged outstanding at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness .

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This inspection

The focus of this inspection is to assess the effectiveness, progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection. The manager has taken action to address the one recommendation made at the last inspection. A new toilet has now been fitted to the downstairs bathroom and the staff lockers have been moved to a more appropriate place. This has assisted in improving the overall appearance of the home. Staff continue to deliver high quality childcare which is reflected in the progress and experiences of the young people.

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This inspection

The views of young people are sought on the running of the home. For example, a young person has been given the opportunity to change bedrooms, and he has been fully involved in his choice of décor. The staff use a variety of communication methods and visual aids to enable individualised communication. This includes the use of a pictorial calendar so that the young person can see how many days until he can move into his newly refurbished bedroom. The young person is very proud of his new room and was extremely happy to show this to the inspector.

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This inspection

Young people continue to make good progress in their education. Reports from school show that individual young people are making improvements in their targets and grades. For example, one young person is on track to exceed their targets in three key subject areas. Another young person is now attending school for full days and has made significant progress by spending time with the other pupils at lunchtime. This is an important achievement for them because it increases their social interactions with other children and young people. Staff recognise and celebrate young people's achievements no matter how small. This gives them confidence in their own abilities and improves their self-esteem.

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This inspection

Staff support and encourage young people to participate in a range of activities that enhance their social skills and life chances. These include going to the local youth 3 of 5 club, playing instruments, night walks and swimming. One young person recently enjoyed a short holiday at a holiday village. They were also provided with the opportunity to undertake work experience at a local farm. This enhances young people's chance of achieving economic well-being.

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This inspection

The manager and staff work in a proactive and coordinated way with other professionals to ensure young people have access to the services required to address their individual needs. They establish positive relationships with families so that young people benefit from and enjoy their contact. Staff sensitively supported a young person recently with the bereavement of a key family member. They place the well-being of each young person at the centre of their practice. The nurturing environment means that young people experience a level of care that promotes both their emotional and physical health.

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This inspection

Robust safeguarding arrangements ensure young people are protected from harm. Effective systems are in place to promote the welfare and safety of young people, including risk assessments and appropriate behaviour management strategies. There have been no safeguarding concerns since the last inspection. However, the home has not yet undertaken a location risk assessment. This is not impacting on the welfare and safety of young people at present.

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This inspection

The monitoring of the home is effective in ensuring the quality of care and that practice is maintained at a very good level. The home demonstrates the capacity for continued improvement and positive impact it is having on the progress and experiences of individual young people. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This privately run home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to six young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities and sensory impairments.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/12/2014 Full outstanding 17/01/2014 Interim good progress 27/09/2013 Full outstanding

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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 Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that premises used for the purpose of a children's home are appropriately and suitably located, so that children cared for by the children's home are effectively safeguarded; specifically that a risk assessment of the area is carried out.(Regulation 31(1A)(a)) 30/04/2015 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Reg. Requirement Due date

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What inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspections 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

The purpose of this inspection is to assure children and young people, parents, the public, local authorities and government of the quality and standard of the service provided. The 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 relevant regulations and meets the national minimum standards.

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Information about this inspection

The report details the main strengths, any areas for improvement, including any breaches of regulation, and any failure to meet national minimum standards. The judgements included in the report are made against the framework of inspection for children's homes.

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