Baron Way, Kingmoor Business Park
Carlisle, Cumbria. CA6 4SJ
TEL 01228 672244 FAX 672249
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The Care Commission Annual Report - October 2004The Care Commission carried out an announced inspection of Active Ark's services on the 4th October 2004. The subsequent report identified that: "Managers and staff were clearly committed to providing educationally rich opportunities for young people during their stays at Active Ark. The organisation had a licence with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) and also offered Award Scheme Development & Accreditation Network (ASDAN) units. These provided for the recognition of achievements by young people in a wide variety of areas determined by both their own interests and those which the staff had to share." The report also recognised the benefits of small residential homes for young people in care, stating that: "Each service user was receiving separate care and support in a different house with their own team of staff. This provided for a higher level of personal privacy than can usually be offered in a residential care home and young people clearly valued this." An unannounced inspection carried out by the Care Commission on 13th January 2005 confirmed Active Ark's commitment to staff training and development: "Staff training had included inputs in child development, child protection, food hygiene and fire safety. Newly appointed staff confirmed that they were supported through an induction programme following their appointment. Arrangements were in place for staff to undertake training leading to SVQ." A full copy of these and other Care Commission reports can be obtained by contacting our office. |
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