Children's home run by 3S Adolescent Care Limited

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2738499 1 Registered provider: 3S Adolescent Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is run by a private company. It is registered to provide care for up to three children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

One child was living in this home at the time of the inspection. The child spoke with the inspector during this visit.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted issued a restriction of accommodation notice at this home on 16 May 2025. This was in relation to significant concerns raised by external professionals with respect to the conduct of leaders and staff and professional boundaries.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was undertaken to monitor the restriction. There have been no further children move into the home since the period of restriction began. Therefore, the conditions of the restriction have been adhered to.

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This monitoring visit

Since 1 July 2025, the home has been without a registered manager. The previous registered manager has assumed the role of responsible individual and applied to Ofsted for registration. The interim manager, formerly the deputy manager of the home, has also applied to become registered. Both applications are currently under review to assess their suitability.

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This monitoring visit

Staff receive professional boundaries training as part of their induction to the home. Recently, most team members participated in additional, in-depth training covering key areas such as gifting and whistle-blowing policies. Plans are in place to deliver this training individually to any staff who were unable to attend. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2738499 2 Staff understand the deprivation of liberty order the child is subject to, and what it allows them to do. Staff recognise the permissive nature of the order and have a clear plan in place to ensure they are as least restrictive as possible. The child understands the plan and why restrictions are increased or decreased.

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This monitoring visit

The risk assessment for the child is comprehensive. It contains clear strategies for staff to follow. It is regularly updated and there are processes in place to ensure that any changes are highlighted to staff. Staff understand the risks to the child and how they should manage them.

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Staff maintain detailed records of all incidents. Managers promptly oversee these events, engaging with both the child and the staff involved to identify areas for improvement in practice. Most incidents are managed appropriately and in line with the child’s care plans. However, on one occasion, the plan was not followed, placing the child at risk and resulting in police intervention to support staff. Managers identified the practice shortfalls and responded swiftly to address them.

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This monitoring visit

Room searches are undertaken when there is a clear safeguarding reason to do so. The child is aware of the need for a search prior to them occurring and they are present when adults are in their bedroom. The child’s dignity and privacy are protected as far as possible.

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This monitoring visit

There are processes in place to ensure that medication is stored and administered safely. Staff know and follow these processes.

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Staff support the child to engage with mental health professionals. Staff ensure that the child is referred to the relevant professionals when in crisis and facilitate routine appointments. A commissioned psychotherapist visits the home regularly to meet with the child and support the staff team to work in a therapeutic way.

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This monitoring visit

The statutory requirement made at the previous inspection was not reviewed at this monitoring visit and therefore remains in place. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2738499 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/07/2024 Full Good 13/02/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2738499 4

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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 Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(h))

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Requirement Due date

This refers to ensuring that the staff training matrix is kept updated along with any professional conversations with staff. 30 September

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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 children’s home 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 children’s home – monitoring visit: 2738499 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: 3S Adolescent Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hobart House, 3 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle SK8 3SR

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Inspector

Sarah Huntbatch, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2738499 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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