Children's home run by Aspris Care North West Limited

Inspection report for children's home: 1262657 1 Registered provider: Aspris Care North West Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home is operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to 2 children who experience emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home was registered with Ofsted in September 2017. The manager registered with Ofsted on 22 November 2024.

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Information about this children's home

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

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children's home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: 18 February 2025

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 1262657 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/02/2025 Full Good 19/12/2023 Full Good 05/01/2023 Full Good 25/10/2022 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home: 1262657 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child said they are happy, feel safe and have a trusted adult they can speak to if they have any worries. The child said, 'Everyone is sound.' One family member said, 'It is the best thing that has happened to [them]. [They are] smiling now.'

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made progress since moving into the home. They have a tutor who visits the home, who stated, 'The progress [name of child] has made since I have been coming is fantastic. [They] would not write before and now [they are].' Staff value the child's education and have been proactive in supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to maintain positive relationships with their family. This means that the child maintains their family identity and can have relationships with people who are important to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There are clear health plans in place for the child. They are registered with local health services. There has been a significant reduction in the child's incidents of self-harm. The staff team has regular consultations with the in-house therapist and child and adolescent mental health services.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to take part in weekly activities that include trampolining, basketball and ping pong. Staff have provided an area in the home for the child to have their own gym area. This has meant that the child has grown in confidence and keeps fit and healthy.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff know the child well and have built trusting relationships with them. They are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe. They know what to do in a range of different safeguarding scenarios. This means that the child feels protected.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The child receives care from a committed staff team that knows the child well. Since moving into the home, the child has been made subject to a deprivation of liberty order due to an increased risk and to safeguard the child in times of crisis. The child fully understands the reason why the order is in place.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Risk management plans clearly identify risks and vulnerabilities and actions to reduce risks. These plans are supported by a detailed behaviour management plan. Staff use their positive relationships with the child to de-escalate situations, in line with these plans. Inspection report for children's home: 1262657 4 Staff are trained to meet the needs of children and to keep children safe. When risks change, staff are supported to access additional training. This means that the child is cared for by staff who are trained to keep them safe. One professional said, 'Interactions observed with staff are child centred, calm toned and staff are aware of [name of child]'s complex needs.'

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The child has regular opportunities to share their views about the home and the care they receive. They are aware of the complaints procedure and have used this when they want to share their views. The child has had access to an independent advocate.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Safe recruitment procedures are followed for new staff. This means that the child is protected from the risk of unsuitable adults being employed to work in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by a suitably experienced and qualified registered manager. The manager is committed to improving outcomes for children and has been a strong advocate for the child currently residing in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say that they are supported by the manager. They say that they have regular supervision and annual appraisals, which they find beneficial. In relation to how they are supported by the manager, one staff member said, '[Name of manager] is extremely dedicated and knowledgeable in her role. [Name of manager]'s guidance, support and commitment has a knock-on effect with the team and fosters a positive and encouraging work environment for us all.'

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers work jointly with partner agencies to consider children's risks and the most effective way to manage these so that children receive care that promotes their safety and wellbeing.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings take place regularly. They are structured and well attended. The agenda is varied but always includes in-depth discussions of the children and supports staff to reflect on their practice. Since the last inspection, the manager has identified research for the staff team to read in line with the child's vulnerabilities and risks. This will be incorporated within team meetings and supervision of staff to improve practice moving forward. Inspection report for children's home: 1262657 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff are provided with the opportunity to reflect and develop the research and practice information that the home provides within supervision and team meetings. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards' page 61, paragraph 13.2)

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Information about this inspection

The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework. This 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'. Inspection report for children's home: 1262657 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Aspris Care North West Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 2 Barton Close, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SJ

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Inspector

Helen Fee, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 1262657 7 regulates and inspects 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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