Children's Home run by Collaborative Care Services Limited in Swindon

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2786775 1 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Registered provider: Collaborative 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

This home is owned by a private provider and is registered to provide care for up to two children.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been in post since February 2025 and has submitted their application to register with Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 29 October 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 29 October 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: 2786775 2 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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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.

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Findings from the inspection

A new child has been welcomed into the home. Staff have supported the child to settle in their new home and quickly feel a sense of belonging. Staff have helped the child to make progress from their starting points, which includes them enjoying carrying out voluntary work at a local animal rescue farm, which is aligned with their future career aspirations.

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Findings from the inspection

The child said that they liked living in their home, that they have developed good relationships with staff, that they are able to go to staff if they have any worries and that the staff help allay their fears. They also said that they feel safe living in their home.

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Findings from the inspection

The new manager has a strong presence in the home and has quickly made vast improvements to positively change the care and support provided to the child. Their managerial oversight of the home is robust, and they have been instrumental in advocating for the child and challenging the virtual school in order to secure the right educational provision to meet the child’s needs and help them succeed.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know the child’s vulnerabilities and what they need to do to keep them safe and protected from harm. The child is being supported by staff to understand how to keep themselves safe, for example when going online. The child has not been involved in any safeguarding incidents and has not gone missing from home, and staff have not had to use physical interventions.

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Findings from the inspection

The staff understand the importance of having a structured routine in place for the child and the significant positive impact this has on the child’s daily life. The manager and staff realise that structure provides a sense of security to the child, reduces anxiety and stress and enhances their emotional well-being. Staff are also supporting the child to have a healthy, balanced diet and ensuring they attend all their healthcare appointments.

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Findings from the inspection

The requirements made at the last inspection have all been met, and there have been no new requirements or recommendations made following the inspection. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2786775 3 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

21/05/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 11/02/2025 Full Inadequate Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2786775 4 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Collaborative Care Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 25 Pure Offices, Kembrey Park, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 8BW

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Inspector

Gary Turney, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2786775 5 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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