Children's home run by All Round Care Limited

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2575432 1 All Round Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned. It provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2020.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was carried out following the very sad death of a child who lived at this home. This is under investigation by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate incidents of this kind, actions taken by the home in response to the child’s un-expected death were considered alongside other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform the inspector’s judgements. This visit looked at what steps the staff had taken before the tragic events.

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This monitoring visit

The child lived at the home for over four years. Staff had developed strong, trusting relationships with the child, and clearly cared about her needs. The long-standing relationships staff meant that they were able to recognise any changes in the child’s behaviour and presentation. As a result, staff were skilled in de-escalating situations.

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This monitoring visit

The staff took a proactive approach in helping the child to understand the risks of misusing illegal substances and the potential impact on their health and well-being.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has demonstrated that they can be a consistent advocate and establish positive working relationships with a range of professionals. Feedback from all professionals is highly complimentary about the manager and staff team and their commitment to the child. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2575432 2 The manager consistently reviews and monitors all incidents and actively ensured that the views of the child were included. Conflict management is effective and includes the appropriate use of restorative practices that improve relationships and reduce the need for formal police intervention.

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This monitoring visit

Risks are consistently considered and included in risk management plans. The manager and staff were proactive in assessing risks and the arrangements in place to protect them. When safeguarding concerns are identified, all relevant paperwork, including the placement plan, is updated and shared with the placing authority. This documentation includes the steps that staff take to manage any assessed risks on a day-to-day basis.

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This monitoring visit

Education is consistently promoted in the home. Staff know how to support children to overcome the barriers to learning and support them to return to education and training.

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This monitoring visit

The manager is aspirational and ambitious for her staff. She leads by example and fosters a positive, supportive culture in the home. A key strength is her support for each staff member, especially during this period of loss and significant distress for staff.

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This monitoring visit

The requirements issued at the previous inspection have been met.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/12/2023 Full Good 15/06/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 23/06/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2575432 3

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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: 2575432 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: All Round Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 6 Renwick Square, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9NF

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Inspector

Jennifer Quest, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2575432 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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Inspector

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