Children's home run by Together Care Solutions LTD

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2833923 1 Registered provider: Together Care Solutions 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 and run by a private company. The home provides care for up to 5 children with learning disabilities. The home also provides short breaks. One child was living in the home at the time of the inspection, and they contributed to the inspection.

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Inspection date: 2 February 2026

Date of last inspection: 4 November 2025

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Inspection date: 2 February 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 2 February 2026

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: 2833923 2

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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

The registered manager resigned following the last full inspection on 4 November 2025. A new manager has subsequently been appointed and taken up their position.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager is dedicated and motivated to achieve the best outcomes for children. She is respected by the staff and leads by example. Staff speak positively about the manager’s knowledge and support, sharing her vision and commitment to the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has been in post since November 2025. She has worked hard to make considerable improvements, since the last inspection. This includes strengthening management monitoring and review systems, increasing training for staff to improve their understanding of children’s individual needs and building team morale.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been a notable improvement in the management oversight and quality assurance. Systems and processes have been effective in identifying shortfalls and improving standards overall. Regular audits and monitoring are now being undertaken. Any concerns are being managed and addressed in a timely way.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has ensured that staff receive regular, reflective supervision. This has improved in relation to frequency and effectiveness. Staff have the opportunity now to reflect on their relationships with the children, discuss their professional development and receive guidance about their care practice. Staff are open to this process and say it is beneficial, adding, they feel well supported and listened to.

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Findings from the inspection

There are detailed personal care plans for children. These support the staff in providing children with the care they require. The plans cover all aspects of the child’s life and are unique to each child. Plans include children’s individual goals and desired outcomes. Targets are reviewed and evaluated by the manager with regularity, these reviews and include staff. The progress children make is recognised and celebrated.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessments are now comprehensive and reflect the risks and vulnerabilities for the children. Managers have oversight of incidents and risk assessments and regularly review and update these assessments.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s health needs are well met. This includes mental health and more complex physical health needs. Additional training is provided for staff to manage these needs. Individual health care plans clearly explain the support needed.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know each child’s way of communicating. This is for speaking and non- speaking children. Staff recognise what noises and gestures mean for a child. They Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2833923 3 use signs, symbols and simple phrases. This helps children to understand their care, make choices and express themselves.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are helped to express their wishes and feelings. They are encouraged to make choices about their lives. Staff are adept at understanding each child’s way of communicating. Some children will use words, whereas others use signs and symbols, pictures, and objects of reference. As a result, children are involved wherever possible with their care.

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Findings from the inspection

Children enjoy a range of in-house and on-site activities. However, activities away from the home for some children have been limited for one child. This is because not all staff feel confident supporting this child within the community, as a result of the potential risk of the child becoming unsettled and displaying behaviours that challenge. This does not support the child to have varied opportunities to help improve their confidence and enhance their social engagement.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has ensured that the three requirements made at the last inspection have been met. One recommendation was set during this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2833923 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

04/11/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2833923 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that children are offered a wide range of activities, both inside and outside the home (where appropriate), and are encouraged to participate in those activities. Staff should support children to take part in clubs, volunteering and leisure activities. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 31, paragraph 6.5) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2833923 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Together Care Solutions LTD

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Commerce House, 658b Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 3JZ

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Inspector

Zoey Lee, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2833923 7 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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