Clayfields House Secure Unit

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC036740 1 Clayfields House Secure Unit Clayfields House Secure Unit, 18-20 Moorbridge Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 8GU

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This secure children’s home is managed by a local authority. It is approved by the Department for Education (DfE) to restrict children’s liberty.

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Information about this children’s home

The home can accommodate up to 20 children aged between 10 and 17 years. Up to 12 children can be placed by the Youth Custody Service and up to 8 children can be accommodated under section 25 of the Children Act 1989. Admission of any child under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who is under 13 years of age requires the approval of the Secretary of State.

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Information about this children’s home

The commissioning of health services in this home is the statutory responsibility of NHS England under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Education is provided on site in dedicated facilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since May 2018.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was carried out in line with the memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and the DfE.

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This monitoring visit

The home has carried out a refurbishment of outside play areas for children. Once a minor snagging repair has been completed, the area will provide children with a high-quality outdoor area to meet their needs. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC036740 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/08/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 10/09/2024 Full Good 23/01/2024 Full Good 24/10/2023 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC036740 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit is for Ofsted to provide information to the DfE about the continuing suitability of the secure children’s home to restrict children’s liberty.

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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: SC036740 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Nottinghamshire County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Jennifer Whiston

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Inspector

Shaun Common, His Majesty’s Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC036740 5 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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