Lincolnshire Secure Unit

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC042921 1 SC042921 Lincolnshire County Council

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This secure children’s home is managed by a local authority. It is approved by the Department for Education (DfE) to restrict children’s liberty.

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care for up to 12 children aged between 10 and 17 years. It provides care for up to 11 children placed by the Youth Custody Service and one child placed by local authorities under section 25 of the Children Act 1989.

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Information about this children’s home

Admission of any child under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who is under 13 years of age requires the approval of the Secretary of State.

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Information about this children’s home

The commissioning of health services at this home is the statutory responsibility of NHS England under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Education is provided on site in dedicated facilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since 2008.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out in line with the memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and the DfE.

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This monitoring visit

The inspector visited the home with specialist architects commissioned by the DfE. This visit forms part of the information that Ofsted provides to the DfE so that the Secretary of State can make a decision about the continuing suitability of the home to restrict children’s liberty.

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This monitoring visit

The home provides a good-quality environment for children. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC042921 2 The requirement and recommendations made at the last inspection will be reviewed at the next inspection. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC042921 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/01/2023 Full Good 16/11/2021 Full Good 18/05/2021 Interim Sustained effectiveness 04/02/2020 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC042921 4

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Information about this inspection

This monitoring visit looked at the suitability of the home environment to provide secure care to children. It forms part of the information that Ofsted provides to the DfE so that the Secretary of State can make a decision about the continuing suitability of the home to restrict children’s liberty.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC042921 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Lincolnshire County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL

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Inspector

Shaun Common, His Majesty’s Inspector, Social Care Lead for Secure Estate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC042921 6 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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Inspector

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