Children's Home run by Esland North Limited in Staffordshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2742639 1 Registered provider: Esland North Limited

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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 part of a large private organisation. Staff provide care for up to two children between the ages of 8 and 17. Children may have learning disabilities or social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the home opened, the previous manager has left and a new manager has been in day-to-day charge of the home since January 2024. The manager is currently in the process of applying to register.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: not previously inspected

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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: 2742639 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

At the time of the inspection, there were no children living at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

This was the first inspection that the home has had since opening. The inspection has taken place due to the change in management.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, staff have managed incidents effectively. This includes physical interventions, property damage and when children are missing from care. Leaders and the clinical team have worked hard with the staff team to understand children’s triggers of behaviour and strategies to support them. As a result, staff have responded appropriately, and children’s safety has been promoted. Staff have been provided with opportunities to reflect and to receive further training to enhance their knowledge.

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Findings from the inspection

Transitions for new children are planned well. Prior to children moving into the home, leaders ensure that the team is equipped to meet children’s needs. Transitions into the home are child focused, and children have felt valued by the staff around them.

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Findings from the inspection

The home environment is homely, warm and well maintained. Following any property damage, the manager has ensured that repairs have been completed promptly.

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Findings from the inspection

Allegations and staff conduct issues have been followed up in a timely manner by the manager. Relevant professionals are always notified. Staff ensure that children have been well supported and provided with opportunities to discuss their concerns. The manager has ensured that staff can develop their knowledge following concerns being raised. This takes place through training and during staff supervision. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2742639 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Esland North Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Esland Ltd, Suite 1 & 5 , Riverside Business Centre, Foundry Lane, Milford, Belper DE56 0RN

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2742639 4 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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