STAFF at a children's care facility on the outskirts of Cumnock have been praised for their work in supporting youngsters.

A Care Inspectorate report for Cronberry House said that those working at the facility were "well-trained and confident".

The service offers specialist provision for autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), complex communication needs, learning difficulties, mental health disorders, physically challenging behaviours, social emotional behavioural difficulties, young people who cannot manage group living, and those who present a significant risk to themselves or others.

The report's findings added that children and young people were safer because of their care in Cronberry House and that they "experienced therapeutic and stable care".

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It said: "Young people's needs were well understood, and this combined with a flexible, emotionally attuned and responsive approach by staff, supported young people to navigate the risks they faced, build their resilience, and recover from their experiences.

"Children and young people got the most out of life because their mental and physical health needs were promptly and comprehensively met.

"The team were consistently pro-active in ensuring young people had support from appropriate health services.

"Young people's connections to family, friends and the community were championed. The team compassionately and persistently advocated on behalf of the young people to support and promote relationships."

A requirement was made to the service that the provider must ensure that all eligible members of care staff are appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.