Children's Home run by Searchlight Care Services Ltd in Staffordshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249117 1 Registered provider: Searchlight Care Services Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and run by a private company. It provides care for one child, who may experience social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties with associated complex needs.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager is appropriately qualified and experienced. They registered with Ofsted in May 2024.

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Inspection date: 4 March 2025

Date of last inspection: 11 November 2024

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Inspection date: 4 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 4 March 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: 1249117 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. The home continues to make positive progress, with improvements having a direct and meaningful impact on children’s experience of living at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The child living in the home is making good progress, demonstrated by a reduction in incidents, positive engagement with education and sustained stability in both their school and care placement. This continuity is contributing to their overall development and well-being.

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Findings from the inspection

Professional feedback regarding the home’s leadership and management has been positive. The introduction of a new deputy manager has supported cultural changes within the home, fostering a nurturing and structured environment for children. A responsible individual is appropriately in post, providing effective oversight and supervision for the registered manager.

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Findings from the inspection

Recruitment processes remain robust, with records reviewed during the inspection presenting no concerns. Staff’s continuity and professional development continue to be priorities, supporting the maintenance of positive relationships with the child and ensuring consistent care practice.

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Findings from the inspection

The home has undergone environmental improvements, both internally and externally, enhancing the quality of the living space. These changes contribute to a welcoming and comfortable home environment for the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Management oversight of consequences requires further attention to ensure that they are consistently recorded and reviewed for effectiveness. Staff should embed language that is helpful for children in all written records to further support their emotional and social development. Additionally, the effectiveness of consequences must be documented to demonstrate their impact and inform future practice. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249117 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/11/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/12/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 07/03/2023 Full Outstanding 30/11/2021 Full Outstanding Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249117 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Searchlight Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Marcus House, Parkhall Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent ST3 5XA

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Denver Underwood

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Inspector

Mark Dickinson, Regulatory Inspection Manager Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249117 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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