Children's Home run by Advanced Adolescent Care Solutions Limited in Rotherham

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2577014 1 Registered provider: Advanced Adolescent Care Solutions Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for one child who may have emotional and/or social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 12 September 2023

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2577014 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is happy, settled and they are making progress in all areas of their life. They enjoy secure and trusting relationships with staff who are committed to providing them consistent and nurturing care. Staff respond sensitively to the child, and they have open and honest conversations about topics that are specific to the child’s individual needs and risks.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s health needs are being met and they are making progress. Staff guide the child in recognising and managing their own health needs. Staff understand the child’s emotional and mental health needs, and they support them to access the right support.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are aspirational for the child and provide the child with positive regard, and they celebrate their achievements. This positive approach has helped the child build confidence, which has led them to make progress in their education, employment and independence.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessments are comprehensive and identify all known risks to the child. Staff are clear about the steps they must take to reduce some of those risks. Staff know the child’s risks, vulnerabilities and triggers.

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Findings from the inspection

The child rarely shows unwanted behaviour and they do not go missing from care. There have not been any incidents leading to the use of restraints or of the child being held, and the consequences that would be applied for negative or challenging behaviour have not been used or required.

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Findings from the inspection

Incidents where the child has harmed themselves have reduced. When the child has disclosed historical information, staff acted to seek advice from medical and mental health professionals. Records of conversations with the child show that staff supported the child to talk about the incident.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff have discussed and reflected on in team meetings and staff supervision the shortfalls identified at the last inspection. These requirements have been met. Learning from these shortfalls has led to an action plan to improve the quality of care provided to the child.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has developed the systems to review and monitor the quality of care provided to children and staff recruitment. This has led to improved management oversight of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

There is a stable core staff team, whose members are experienced and suitably qualified. Staff have completed the relevant training to meet the child’s needs and Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2577014 3 they receive regular supervision that is reflective and provides the opportunity to discuss the child’s plan. Staff said that they feel supported by the manager. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2577014 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/09/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 15/11/2022 Full Good 02/02/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2577014 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Advanced Adolescent Care Solutions Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 38 Sherwood Road, Worksop S80 1QW

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Inspector

Rachel Webster, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2577014 6 regulates and inspects 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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