Foundations Walsall

Inspection report for residential family centre - monitoring visit: Foundations Walsall 1 Foundations Walsall Parklands, 12 - 14 Little Aston Road, Walsall WS9 0NN

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this residential family centre

This centre provides parenting assessments for up to 10 families at any one time. The centre sets out in its statement of purpose that it provides residential assessments that usually take place over 12 weeks. The centre offers viability assessments over four to six weeks to inform future assessments.

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Information about this residential family centre

At the time of this inspection, no families were living at the centre.

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Information about this residential family centre

The manager has submitted an application to register with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

At the time of this visit, there were no families living at the centre. The purpose of this visit was to review the notice restricting accommodation and the progress made against the compliance notice issued under Regulation 8 of The Residential Family Centre Regulations 2002.

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This monitoring visit

Following the last monitoring visit, the provider carried out a comprehensive view of the quality assurance structure and operational aspects of the service. The residential service manager has applied to register with Ofsted to provide continuity and consistent oversight and to support the implementation of new systems and processes. The service will also have a dedicated social worker and experienced social work practice manager to ensure strong oversight of parenting assessments.

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This monitoring visit

The arrangements for the support of newly qualified social workers have been reviewed. Policies and procedures have been implemented, and there are robust systems in place to ensure newly qualified social workers receive the support Inspection report for residential family centre - monitoring visit: Foundations Walsall 2 required through their assessed and supported year. This means that newly qualified social workers will be supported through co-working arrangements. This will support their ongoing professional development and ensure oversight of parenting assessments by suitably qualified and experienced social workers. In addition, the recruitment strategy has been reviewed to ensure that the right social workers, with the right experience, are recruited moving forwards.

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This monitoring visit

Senior leaders have reviewed quality assurance processes. As a result, there are clear roles, responsibilities and lines of accountability. This ensures that all those responsible for quality assurance understand their roles, and it increases accountability if there are shortfalls identified. Senior leaders have implemented various communication systems to ensure managers meet regularly to share information and ensure shortfalls are identified at the earliest opportunity. There is an increased focus in relation to the monitoring and review of a family’s journey through assessment and the quality assurance of reports.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has introduced some positive changes, demonstrating their commitment to improving the quality of assessments and experiences for families. These changes are recent, and the effectiveness of the practice will be considered at the next inspection. One shortfall was identified at this inspection in relation to the completion of visits by the registered provider under Regulation 25. These have not been completed consistently or sent to Ofsted in line with regulatory requirements. At the time of this visit, the provider had identified a new service, recognising that a more focused and consistent approach was required. A recommendation has been made to support improvements in this area.

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This monitoring visit

Not all the requirements and recommendations have been reviewed at this visit and will remain in place until they are reviewed at the next inspection. Inspection report for residential family centre - monitoring visit: Foundations Walsall 3

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Residential Family Centre Regulations 2002 and the national minimum standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person shall make suitable arrangements to ensure that the residential family centre is conducted—

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Requirement Due date

in a manner which respects the privacy and dignity of residents; and

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Requirement Due date

with due regard to the sex, religious persuasion, racial origin, and cultural and linguistic background and any disability of residents. (Regulation 10 (3)(a)(b)) 30 June 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the registered provider’s written report of a visit carried out under Regulation 25 is promptly sent to the regulator for review. (Residential family centres: NMS 19.6)

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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 residential family centre 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 residential family centre - monitoring visit: Foundations Walsall 4

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Residential family centre details

Registered provider: Progressive Care Limited

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Residential family centre details

Registered provider address: 51 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2AE

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Inspector

Natasha Skinner, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for residential family centre - monitoring visit: Foundations Walsall 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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