Improvements have been made at a secure children’s home near Bristol following a damning report criticising “unlawful, painful” physical restraint, Ofsted has found. Inspectors returned to South Gloucestershire Council-run Vinney Green, in Emersons Green, for an “assurance” visit in January, six months after criticising the unit’s leaders for “repeated failures”, including unjustified use of solitary confinement for up to three days.
The education watchdog’s latest report says it did not identify “any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children” and that youngsters felt safe and were treated with dignity and respect. It describes the home, for young offenders deemed too vulnerable to be placed elsewhere in custody, as a “positive environment which supports them to make good progress”.
Although it was not a full reinspection, Ofsted assessed the care and safety of children and the effectiveness of managers. The report said: “The quality of care provided to children continues to improve.
