Children's home run by Ubuntu Group Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2650948 1 Registered provider: Ubuntu Group Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home is registered to provide care for up to three children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2024.

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Inspection date: 7 January 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 7 January 2025

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: 2650948 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

Since the last inspection, two children have moved out of the home. The manager identified that they were no longer able to protect one of the children from increased risks in the local community. The child’s move on from the home was managed sensitively, and staff supported them to settle into their new home. Staff also supported the other child in a planned and positive move on from the home.

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Findings from the inspection

One child has moved into the home since the last inspection. Staff have taken the time to get to know the child and understand their background. This has helped the child to settle and build positive relationships with staff. The child said, ‘I absolutely love it here. Staff are really nice.’

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand children’s risks and talk to them about these. For example, staff have spoken to children about the dangers of vaping and substance misuse. This good support enables children to learn about risks and encourages them to make safer choices.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff promote children’s health and education. They work well with a range of health and education professionals to ensure that children get the right support in these areas.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been a change in manager since the last inspection. The manager is child-centred, committed and has high expectations of staff. There have been improvements to management oversight of the home and better systems implemented. These help the manager to review the quality of care in the home effectively and make positive changes when needed.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have received training in key areas such as exploitation and how to manage missing-from-home incidents. This has helped staff to identify and act promptly when there have been significant risks for one child.

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Findings from the inspection

When children go missing from home, staff follow risk assessments and protocols and work closely with the local police to locate them. This helps to reduce the amount of time that children are away from the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff are clear in their understanding of safeguarding procedures and follow these procedures when needed. The manager has completed upskilling sessions with staff, exploring what to do if faced with different safeguarding scenarios. This helps to develop staff confidence and provides assurances that staff understand their responsibilities in making sure that children are safeguarded effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

The requirements and recommendation made at the last inspection have been met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2650948 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/10/2023 Full Good 10/05/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2650948 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Ubuntu Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 4, Kingsland House, Stafford Park 1, Telford, Shropshire TF3 3BD

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Inspector

Kirsty Truesdale, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2650948 5 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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