Children's home run by Streetz Ahead Creative Housing Ltd

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2801128 1 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Registered provider: Streetz Ahead Creative Housing Ltd

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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 provider and is registered to provide care for up to two children. According to the statement of purpose, a trauma-informed model of care will be used to support children. One child was living in the home. Another child had recently moved out of the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The home was registered with Ofsted in November 2024. There is currently no registered manager in post. A new manager has been appointed.

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Information about this children’s home

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: 2801128 2 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Findings from the inspection

We identified the following serious and widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection:

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Findings from the inspection

One child spoke about their experiences in their home. They said that they do not like living in this home and they do not get on well with the staff. They do not feel well supported or cared for. They expressed worries about the care that is given to them and said their basic care needs are not always met.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers do not take action to ensure that staff have the skills and competency to meet children’s needs. They do not ensure that consistent boundaries are in place for children. Significant incidents have happened where children have been at risk of harm because of staff inaction. Children also witness challenging incidents and feel responsible for keeping other children or staff safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers do not have a good understanding of the risks to children, and they do not take effective action to reduce these risks. One child regularly goes missing and is at high risk of exploitation. There are also worries about children’s use of alcohol and substances. Effective action is not taken to keep them safe. When concerns are identified about children, social workers are not always informed in a timely way. Staff do not have the right skills, knowledge and experience to support children effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers do not ensure that effective care planning is in place for children. This means that staff’s responses to children’s behaviour are inconsistent. Children do not have clear plans in place that provide guidance to staff about what they need to do to support the children effectively. The trauma-informed model of care identified in the home’s statement of purpose is not being followed. Accurate records are not maintained for children.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers do not provide good oversight of the arrangements in the home. Effective action is not taken in response to concerns about staff practice. Staff are finding it difficult to work together as a team, and they are unable to manage children’s behaviour effectively. Staff lack confidence and skill to support children, resulting in incidents where children and staff are hurt. Staff struggle to reconnect with children following incidents because they do not have support to explore what has happened. This impacts on the quality of care that they are able to give to the children. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2801128 3 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/04/2025 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2801128 4 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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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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lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff work as a team where appropriate;

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on—

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research and developments in relation to the ways in which the needs of children are best met; and

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feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received; and

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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)(a)(b)(c)(f)(g)(i)(ii)(h)) 19 November Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2801128 5 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

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

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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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help each child to understand how to keep safe;

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have the skills to identify, and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)) 19 November

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The positive relationships standard is that children are helped to develop, and to benefit, from relationships based on—

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an understanding about acceptable behaviour, and positive responses to other children and adults. (Regulation 11 (1)(a)(b)(c)) 19 November

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver the care that meets children’s needs and supports them to achieve their full potential.

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

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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protect and promote each child’s welfare;

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treat each child with dignity and respect; 19 November Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2801128 6 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii))

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Requirement Due date

*These requirements are subject to a compliance notice.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Streetz Ahead Creative Housing Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 58 Northgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1SQ

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Inspector

Sarah Sheffield, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2801128 7 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Inspector

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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