Clayfields House Secure Unit

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC036740 1 Clayfields House Secure Unit

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Clayfields House Secure Unit, 18-20 Moorbridge Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 8GU

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this secure children’s home

This secure children’s home is managed by a local authority. It is approved by the Department for Education to restrict children’s liberty.

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Information about this secure children’s home

The home can accommodate up to 20 children aged between 10 and 17 years. It provides accommodation for up to 12 children placed by the Youth Custody Service and has up to eight places for children accommodated under section 25 of the Children Act 1989.

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Information about this secure children’s home

Admission of any child under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who is under 13 years of age requires the approval of the Secretary of State.

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Information about this secure children’s home

The commissioning of health services in this home is the statutory responsibility of NHS England under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

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Information about this secure children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since May 2018.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out in line with the memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and the Department for Education (DfE).

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This monitoring visit

The inspector visited the home with a specialist architect commissioned by the DfE. The purpose of the visit was to review the refurbishment of one of the living houses. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC036740 2 The work carried out is to a high standard, providing a good-quality environment for the children.

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This monitoring visit

The requirement and recommendations made at the last inspection will be reviewed at the next inspection. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC036740 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/09/2024 Full Good 23/01/2024 Full Good 24/10/2023 Full Inadequate 18/07/2023 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC036740 4

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Information about this inspection

This monitoring visit was carried out in line with the memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and the DfE.

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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: SC036740 5

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Secure children’s home details

Registered provider: Nottinghamshire County Council

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Secure children’s home details

Registered provider address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP

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Secure children’s home details

Responsible individual: Jennifer Whiston

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Inspector

Shaun Common, His Majesty’s Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC036740 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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