Spark of Genius Oaklea

Ormiston

About Spark of Genius Oaklea

Spark of Genius Oaklea is a children and young people's care home located in Ormiston, East Lothian, operated by Spark of Genius Limited. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in February 2024, the home achieved an average grade of Good, which corresponds to a 4 out of 6 on Scotland's care grading scale. This reflects a solid standard of care and service delivery for the young people who live there.

The home provides general care for children and young people, supporting residents with a range of needs in a nurturing and structured environment. Spark of Genius Limited is an experienced provider in this specialist sector, focused on delivering personalised support to younger residents.

Situated in the village of Ormiston in East Lothian, the home benefits from a quieter, community-based setting, which can be particularly beneficial for young people who thrive in calmer, more settled surroundings.

Last Inspection

8 February 2024

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support

How well do we support people's wellbeing?

Good4

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Good4

Setting

How good is our setting?

Good4

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Good4

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Good4

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Spark of Genius Oaklea, consider asking...

1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
2.What education and skills development is available?
3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Spark of Genius Oaklea, look out for...

1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?