Children's home run by Total Care Matters Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2781336 1 Registered provider: Total Care Matters Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is operated by a private provider. It was registered in May 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

There is no registered manager in position.

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Inspection date: 25 June 2024

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Inspection date: 25 June 2024

Judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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Inspection date: 25 June 2024

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable

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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: 2781336 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 home has not provided care to children since its registration on 07 May 2024. This inspection focused on whether the children’s home meets its statutory requirements to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager was dismissed from their position shortly after registration. A recruitment process is underway to find a suitable replacement. During this period staff are working in other homes within the organisation.

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Findings from the inspection

The home requires some minor refurbishment works which are to be addressed during this period. Some development plans for the outdoor space are underway.

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Findings from the inspection

In these instances, inspectors do not make a judgement. A condition will be placed on the registration of the home, which requires the provider to give Ofsted three months’ notice of their intention to welcome a child to the home. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2781336 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

Not previously inspected Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2781336 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Total Care Matters Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 230 Bathley Street, The Meadows, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG2 2ER

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Inspector

Rachael Sprigg, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2781336 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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