Ofsted inspectors have praised a Newport respite care unit for children following an unnanounced inspection in December.

National inspectors described Isle of Wight Council’s children’s home for disabled children, Beaulieu House, as being ‘Good with outstanding features’.

The inspection took place in December 2009 and was carried out without any prior warning.

The report describes ‘a committed care team who demonstrate warm relationships with the young people.’ It says that the achievements of young people are celebrated, while parents and carers describe Beaulieu House as ‘a brilliant support to the whole family’.

Dawn Cousins, Isle of Wight Council Cabinet member for Children, Social Care, Health and Housing said

“Beaulieu House is a very important facility providing excellent services for those families who use it.  The staff are very dedicated and it is very pleasing that their hard work and dedication has been recognised by the national inspectorate”

Colin Peak, the council’s Director of Children and Young People Services welcomed the report. He said

“The staff have an impressive knowledge of the young people they care for, and are keen to help the young people develop new skills.

“I am very pleased with the report which demonstrates the young people and their families are recieving a very good level of service”.