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

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2577014 1 Advanced Adolescent Care Solutions 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 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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This monitoring visit

On 8 March 24, Ofsted undertook a monitoring visit to address specific concerns or allegations in response to a whistleblowing complaint. The allegations relate to the practice and conduct of a member of the management team. Ofsted took enforcement action and issued a compliance notice under regulation 13.

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This monitoring visit

The provider commissioned an independent investigation into the allegations raised in a whistleblowing complaint. Senior leaders have shared the findings with safeguarding professionals and Ofsted. This has led to a member of the management team being dismissed.

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This monitoring visit

There has been a further complaint about a member of staffs conduct. Senior leaders have investigated the complaint and concerns have been shared with safeguarding professionals and Ofsted. Internal procedures have been followed to address the shortfalls with the member of staff.

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This monitoring visit

The child living at this home is settled and is making progress. They are attending college and they have secured part-time employment. There are lots of examples in records that demonstrate that staff are supporting the child’s independence, and that they talk to the child about how they are feeling.

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This monitoring visit

The child is consulted with, and they are involved in the decisions about the care they are receiving. Records show that the child is confident in expressing their Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2577014 2 wishes and feelings and that staff respond appropriately. The child said that they have positive relationships with staff.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has taken sufficient action to meet the steps identified in the compliance notice, therefore, the compliance notice issued under regulation 13 is met. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2577014 3

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Recent inspection history

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 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2577014 4

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children's home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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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: 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 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2577014 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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