Transition Care Peterborough Ltd

Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd Transition Care Peterborough Ltd

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Registered provider: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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provider

This supported accommodation is operated by a private provider in the east of England. The provider can accommodate up to 13 individuals in six shared or group- living premises specifically intended for looked-after children and care leavers.

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provider

At the time of the inspection, five looked-after children aged 16 and 17 were accommodated.

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provider

The service manager registered with Ofsted in February 2024.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to assess the progress made by the provider towards meeting the steps set out in the compliance notices issued under section 22a of the Care Standards Act 2000. These relate to regulation 4 (the leadership and management standard) and regulation 5 (the protection standard). A notice restricting the accommodation of any further children until 3 October 2025 was also monitored during the visit.

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This monitoring visit

Meetings were held with the nominated individual, two support workers and two children.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have not admitted any children into the service since the last full inspection and have made improvements in some areas. A process for managing referrals is now in place to help assess children’s suitability for supported Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd accommodation. Leaders and managers have tested the new process in preparation to accept children in the future.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers consider decisions about admissions carefully and in full consultation as a management team. They also plan not to move children into accommodation at short notice.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have updated their process for assessing whether children are suitable to live together in shared accommodation. Staff also carry out suitability assessments when children move internally to another home.

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This monitoring visit

Children’s plans have improved and better identify their vulnerabilities. Plans are quickly updated following any incidents. Children’s health needs and appointments are also well documented. However, risk management plans vary in quality, and historical risks lack sufficient detail.

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Leaders and managers do not challenge the placing authority effectively when they are unclear about placement expectations for children. As a result, children experience variable levels of support that are inconsistent with their age and assessed needs.

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This monitoring visit

Managers appropriately managed and reported an allegation against members of staff to the local authority designated officer and Ofsted within appropriate time frames.

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A child has caused considerable damage to walls and a door in one home. Leaders and managers have taken steps to assess the damage; however, maintenance work is incomplete. This means that some children do not live in a homely and welcoming environment. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd

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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 Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and the ‘Guide to the Supported Accommodation Regulations, including 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 supported accommodation undertaking that puts children first and prioritises their wellbeing and development.

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Requirement Due date

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

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lead and manage the supported accommodation undertaking in a way that is consistent with the ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the undertaking’s statement of purpose. (Regulation 4 (1) (2)(a)) 3 October 2025

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The accommodation standard is that children experience a comfortable and secure living environment.

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In particular requires the registered person to ensure the premises used for supported accommodation

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Are suitable for the purposes of supported accommodation and are accessible, safe, secure and well-maintained;

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offer a comfortable, positive and nurturing environment, while respecting children’s need for privacy;

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are adequately maintained so as to provide a welcoming and homely environment within both individual and shared living spaces. (Regulation 6 (2)(b)(vi)(vii)(viii)) 3 October 2025

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Requirement Due date

*These requirements are subject to a compliance notice. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to follow up information received by Ofsted and/or to ensure that the supported accommodation provider was complying with regulation.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider address: 27 Church Street, Nassington, Peterborough PE8 6QG

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered service manager: Kelly Belding

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Inspector

Emily Stevens, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Transition Care Peterborough Ltd 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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