A CHILDREN's home has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted.

The Warrington Borough Council-run short break facility on Westland Drive in Padgate – which cares for young people aged between four and 17 with 'complex' health needs including autism and disabilities – has received the highest possible rating for the ninth time in a row following an inspection.

Inspectors praised the relationship between staff and service users and their families, as well as the range of activities on offer.

Employees were commended for managing children's behaviour, with leadership also being hailed.

Cllr Sarah Hall, the council's executive board member for children’s services, said: "This is an amazing achievement for Westland Drive, especially given how challenging the past 18 months have been with staff working so hard to minimise the impact of Covid-19.

"To achieve an outstanding result for a ninth time is a fantastic achievement – this praise is testament to the hard work they do day after day to make the home a place where children are well cared for, valued, supported and helped to thrive.

"All of the staff and managers work with real dedication to make a difference to young people’s lives, and it is clear that they put them first in everything they do.

"This praise from Ofsted is well deserved, and it’s great to know that some of our most vulnerable young people are receiving such a high quality standard of care.

"Meeting the needs of all of Warrington’s young people is our top priority and runs through all the work we do.

"I’m absolutely delighted that this, alongside the hard work and dedication of staff, has been recognised by Ofsted and we will strive to maintain this excellent standard in the future."