Children's home run by Albrighton Care Ltd

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1263329 1 Registered provider: Albrighton Care 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 privately owned and provides care for up to two children with learning disabilities and complex needs.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted on 28 April 2023. She holds a level 5 diploma in leadership, health and social care.

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Inspection date: 26 March 2024

Date of last inspection: 26 September 2023

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Inspection date: 26 March 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 26 March 2024

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: 1263329 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

Staff have formed nurturing relationships with children. They have a strong understanding of children’s needs and the things that matter most to them. One child is supported by staff to attend their place of worship on a weekly basis.

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Findings from the inspection

Children engage in a range of leisure activities. This supports their personal development while having fun.

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Findings from the inspection

Children make good progress with their education. There is effective partnership working between managers at the home and education services. As a result, children attend education provisions which are suitable for their needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have a good knowledge of children’s health needs. They have received bespoke training to understand and respond to the specific needs of one child. As a result, children’s health and welfare are promoted.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have a positive experience of moving on from the home. Care planning arrangements are strong and children are prepared well by staff to understand and manage their next steps.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff use their knowledge of children and the positive relationships they have with them to manage and de-escalate difficult situations and challenging behaviour. When physical interventions are used by staff to keep children safe, this is as a last resort. Children and staff have the opportunity to talk through what happened with someone not involved in the incident and raise any concerns. Strong management oversight promotes safe practice and learning.

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Findings from the inspection

Internal monitoring systems and monthly independent visitor reports all support the development of the home. The manager also uses her six-monthly quality of care review effectively to reflect on what has gone well and set actions for the coming months. This is helping to bring about continued improvements in the quality of care provided to children. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1263329 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/09/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 15/11/2022 Full Good 01/03/2022 Full Good 07/01/2020 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1263329 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Albrighton Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 15 Heritage Park, Hayes Way, Cannock WS11 7LT

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Kerry Hutchinson

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1263329 5 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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