Children's home scores top marks from watchdog

Top marks The physical and mental health of young people is a high priority at Nether Johnstone House, inspectors said

- EMYLIE HOWIE

A Johnstone children’s home has received top marks from the Care Inspectorate after it noted young people’s physical and mental health was given high priority.

An inspector from the watchdog made an unannounced visit over two days in August to Nether Johnstone House.

Based on a scale of one to six where one is unsatisfactory and six is excellent, it was rated as six for how well it supports children and young people's rights and wellbeing.

Among its key messages, the report by the inspector said: “Young people benefitted from very stable, consistent and nurturing therapeutic care.

“Young people were actively involved in their care and support. The service were innovative and proactive in ensuring young people shaped the care they received.”

It added that relationships between staff and young people were key to keeping young people safe, and staff supported them to have active and fulfilling lives.