Children's Home run by ARRONBETH LTD in Darlington

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2790898 1 Registered provider: Arronbeth 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 owned and managed by a private provider. It offers care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties or have learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home. The inspector spoke with the child.

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Inspection date: 17 November 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: 2790898 2 Findings from the inspection

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Information about this inspection

This inspection took place to look at specific concerns having been received by Ofsted. Specifically, an increase in the number of serious incidents in the home resulting in the provider submitting an increase in safeguarding notifications. The inspector assessed the care, help and protection of children, as well as the actions of leaders and staff.

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Information about this 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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Information about this inspection

The child has positive relationships with all staff, who are child focused. The views of the child are included in all documentation, and the language used is sensitive and understanding. Staff work with the child to help them understand why decisions are made about their care.

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Information about this inspection

The child living in the home has complex needs. Staff acknowledge that, although they are committed to the child and wish to care for them on a long-term basis, the child’s health needs are more complex than they can meet. Therefore, a well- planned move for the child is currently being progressed.

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Information about this inspection

Staff work hard to keep the child safe. Risk assessments are clear, focused and updated regularly, and there is good management oversight. There are regular multidisciplinary meetings, which include specialist services, emergency services and other services involved with the child. Information about any risks for the child is shared promptly, and a joint response is agreed between services. The staff at the home play a crucial role in shaping and progressing the plan from these meetings.

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Information about this inspection

When the child goes missing from home, staff follow protocols and take immediate action to look for them and alert other agencies appropriately. There is good management oversight, and return home interviews are offered after the child is returned home safely.

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Information about this inspection

There have been no physical interventions since the last inspection. There are comprehensive recordings of significant incidents, which illustrate that staff support and reassure the child throughout.

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Information about this inspection

The child has fun at the home and said that the best thing about living there is all the activities that they do. Family members also provided positive feedback about the child’s care.

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Information about this inspection

The registered manager is currently on maternity leave. Interim management arrangements are in place, and they provide effective management oversight of the home. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2790898 3 Staff say that they are happy working at the home and feel well supported by managers. Team morale is good, and staff are encouraged to develop their practice.

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Information about this inspection

No requirements or recommendations were raised at this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2790898 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/04/2025 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2790898 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hurworth Community Association, 41 Hurworth Road, Hurworth Place, Darlington DL2 2BN

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Inspector

Karen Karlsson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2790898 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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