Children's home run by Aspris Children’s Services Limited

Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people. It is owned and operated by a large private provider.

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Information about this children’s home

The main purpose of this home will be to prepare young people for their independence.

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Information about this children’s home

Previous inspection date: 18 December 2019

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Information about this visit

Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), Ofsted suspended all routine inspections in March 2020. As part of a phased return to routine inspection, we are undertaking assurance visits to children’s social care services that are inspected under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).

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Information about this visit

At these visits, inspectors evaluate the extent to which:

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Information about this visit

 children are well cared for  children are safe  leaders and managers are exercising strong leadership. This visit was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000, following the published guidance for assurance visits.

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Information about this visit

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills is leading Ofsted’s work into how England’s social care system has delivered child-centred practice and care within the context of the restrictions placed on society during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Findings from the visit

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance visit. Assurance visit report: 1269421 2

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The care of children

Staff provide consistent care and support to young people. This enables young people to develop positive relationships with staff. They feel able to talk to staff about their needs or worries and their plans.

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The care of children

Healthcare is a priority in this home. Staff are proactive and work alongside a range of healthcare professionals. Effective partnership work helps to promote young people’s health and ensures that health needs are met.

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The care of children

Education, care and therapy enable young people to grow and develop. Consistency between the different teams/disciplines is supported by clear communication.

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The care of children

The progress young people make is not linear. Managers and staff understand the process of change and know how to manage behaviours. This promotes successful long-term outcomes.

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The care of children

A strength of this home is the focus on supporting and promoting a positive sense of identity. Diversity is understood and celebrated. Consequently, young people feel understood and valued.

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The safety of children

Safeguarding practice continues to be steadfast. Young people have had no safeguarding incidents since the last inspection.

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The safety of children

Risks are well understood. Clear plans are put in place, with strategies to minimise potential risk. As risks to young people reduce, they begin to benefit from increased levels of unsupervised time.

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The safety of children

Safeguarding practice is audited through rigorous internal monitoring and by external quality assurance. This ensures the high safeguarding standards.

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Leaders and managers

The registered manager remains passionate about providing outstanding care. This commitment and practice enables young people to flourish. Young people leave the home with skills and practical knowledge. This provides a firm foundation for a successful transition to independence.

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Leaders and managers

The current residents are in long-term placements. They are achieving their potential. They plan to move on to their college and vocational studies when the COVID-19 measures are relaxed.

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Leaders and managers

Managers and staff are aspirational for young people. They advocate on their behalf. This supports young people’s best interests.

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Leaders and managers

Managers promote the professional development of staff. Most of the team is qualified to level 3 or working towards this qualification. The staff are provided with Assurance visit report: 1269421 3 a full training programme, which they embrace. This means that young people benefit from care delivered by a knowledgeable and experienced staff team.

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Leaders and managers

Partnership arrangements with professionals and families ensure that care planning for young people is progressed. Consultation with young people empowers them to contribute to their care plans.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Priory Education Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Priory Group, 80 Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UD

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Katherine Bridon

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Inspector

Amanda Ellis, Social Care Inspector Assurance visit report: 1269421 4 to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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