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An Isle of Wight Council respite centre for children with severe disabilities has been rated good with outstanding features in its latest Ofsted inspection.
Beaulieu House, which is based in Newport, was visited in May this year where inspectors found the quality of care was outstanding.
Significant progress made
Inspectors report that the home has made significant progress since the last inspection and has introduced a policy where a permanent staff team is now used, meaning agency staff are no longer used. This means children and young people are responding positively due to having the stability and continuity of familiar staff.
A range of social and recreational activities for young people contribute to their development and the outcomes for young people are good with all living full and active lives.
The introduction of an independent living skills programme is proving successful as it provides users with daily living skills that are helpful as they grow up.
Inspectors also found the views of young people contribute to the ongoing development of Beaulieu House, and users also help choose what activities to take part in.
Demonstrates dedication and passion of staff
Councillor Richard Priest, Executive member for children’s services, said:
“This is a great Ofsted inspection report and clearly demonstrates the dedication and passion the staff have for helping improve the outcomes for users of the centre.
“It is particularly pleasing the quality of care has been judged as outstanding and I send my congratulations to all staff, children and young people and their parents at Beaulieu House.”
Quality of care outstanding
Inspectors found leadership and management, keeping children and young people safe and outcomes for children and young people were all rated as good, with quality of care rated outstanding.
Meanwhile the Beaulieu House Outreach team has recently been inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors found the team was meeting the requirements of each of five standards and there were no concerns raised.
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