Children's Home run by Accalia Care Services Ltd in Sandwell

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2494873 1 Registered provider: Accalia 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

The home is owned and operated by a private provider. It registered with Ofsted in December 2018. It can provide care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in June 2023.

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Inspection date: 9 December 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 9 December 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: 2494873 2

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Findings from the inspection

Ofsted 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

At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living in the home. Since the last inspection, 2 children have moved out and 2 children have moved in. Both children who left did so at short notice following decisions made by their placing authorities. Despite the limited time available, staff supported the children to prepare for their move. For one child, this was particularly unexpected, and staff have remained in contact with them to provide emotional stability as they adjust to the change.

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Findings from the inspection

The children who moved into the home did so quickly due to urgent circumstances. Staff responded promptly and prepared children’s bedrooms, including purchasing clothing, to help them feel welcome. This approach has supported children to build positive relationships with staff and settle into the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are making progress. Staff support children to attend health appointments and engage with their education. There have been no complaints or allegations, and incidents have remained low level.

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Findings from the inspection

The home’s statement of purpose is up to date. Staff are supported by the manager to understand it and apply its principles to the care they provide.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have received training that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to care for the specific children living in the home. This has improved staff’s understanding of the risks children may face and how to respond appropriately to behaviour. However, training to develop staff’s understanding of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities remains outstanding. This is a missed opportunity to strengthen practice and further protect children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the risks associated with children and take appropriate action to safeguard them. However, risk assessments are not consistently updated to reflect new information or emerging concerns. For example, when a child was overheard communicating with an unknown man during an online game, staff immediately increased supervision levels and reviewed internet access arrangements. While this action protected the child, their risk assessment was not updated. Children remain vulnerable when plans do not accurately reflect their current needs or the measures in place to keep them safe.

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Findings from the inspection

The quality of staff supervision has improved and now evidences meaningful discussion about children’s needs and experiences. Opportunities for staff to reflect on their practice help them to develop their understanding of children and improve the quality of care. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2494873 3 Two of the requirements and the recommendation raised at the previous inspection have been met. Two requirements remain unmet and have been repeated. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2494873 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/08/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 07/01/2025 Full Good 28/06/2023 Full Good 01/02/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2494873 5

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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 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—

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Requirement Due date

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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Requirement Due date

have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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Requirement Due date

understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person; and

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Requirement Due date

are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home’s child protection policies;

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Requirement Due date

that the home’s day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(iii)(v)(vii)(b)) 31 March 2026

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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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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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Requirement Due date

promotes their welfare. 31 March 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2494873 6 In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

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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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

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; and

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Requirement Due date

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)(c)(f)(h)) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2494873 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Accalia Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Bransons Cross Farm, Beoley Lane, Beoley, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 9DP

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Leaford Williams

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Inspector

Becky Rutter, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2494873 8 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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