Children's home run by Albrighton Care Ltd in Cannock Chase

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC484830 1 SC484830

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Registered provider: Albrighton Care 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 registered to provide care for two children with learning disabilities. The home is privately owned.

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Information about this children’s home

There is a newly registered manager in post. She is qualified with a level 5 diploma in leadership and management in children’s residential care.

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This monitoring visit

A monitoring visit was carried out on 8 October 2025 to review the suitability of the home following a three-month condition being in place. During the visit, the inspector found that leaders and staff appear ready to reintroduce children to the home.

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This monitoring visit

The home is led by a suitably qualified registered manager, who is supported by an experienced responsible individual. Both demonstrate a clear vision for the home and have reflected on development areas since the home was last open. Leaders aim to provide a safe and secure environment for children.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders have recruited a suitable staff team to work with children. Staff bring a range of relevant experience and qualifications. Before starting in their roles, staff have completed training that includes Oliver McGowan, Makaton and Picture Exchange Communication System, ensuring they have the skills to meet children’s needs.

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This monitoring visit

The environment is child focused and welcoming. During the home’s closure, leaders arranged for the lounge and children’s bedrooms to be redecorated, giving the home a fresher feel. Leaders have ensured that all health and safety checks have been completed in preparation for reopening. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC484830 2 The home manager is working closely with a sister home manager to carefully plan the move of a new child into the home. Staff have already begun supporting this child to develop positive relationships, helping to promote a smooth and well- considered move. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC484830 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/03/2024 Full Good 22/11/2022 Full Good 01/03/2022 Full Good 02/07/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC484830 4

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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: SC484830 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Albrighton Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 15 Heritage Park, Hayes Way, Cannock WS11 7LT

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC484830 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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Inspector

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