Children's Home run by Resi-Action Staffordshire Ltd in Wolverhampton

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2624155 1 Registered provider: Resi-Action Staffordshire 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 by a small private organisation and provides care for up to 3 children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since January 2025. She is working towards her level 5 diploma in leadership and management for residential childcare.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children’s home

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: 2624155 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 during this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

At the time of the visit, one child was living in the home. Since the last inspection, leaders and staff have supported one child to move to a placement closer to their home area. Despite challenges towards the end of this placement, leaders ensured that the child experienced positive endings, including going out for a meal and having dessert. This helped the child feel valued by the manager and staff as they prepared to leave the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The home environment is warm and welcoming. Improvements have been made to communal areas, including the hallway and lounge. Homely features, such as pictures and artwork, have been added to create a more child ‑ focused space. Children’s bedrooms are personalised according to their individual preferences. There is an ongoing plan to further refurbish parts of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff support children to develop positive daily routines. Since the last inspection, leaders have introduced structured daily and weekly plans. These provide staff with clearer guidance on how to support the child living in the home. As a result of this increased consistency, the child has engaged more effectively in their education and is being encouraged to attend regularly.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff work well with the wider professional network. One professional commented, ‘The team have a great understanding of [name of child’s] needs; staff always update risk assessments and keep me in the loop.’ Leaders also involve families in care planning, ensuring a consistent approach both at home and during family time.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff report feeling well supported by the manager. The manager promotes an open ‑ door policy, which enables staff to raise concerns or seek advice promptly. As a result, staff feel more confident and comfortable in their roles.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders have strengthened their oversight of incidents. Since the last inspection, the manager now reviews all incidents in a timely manner. These reviews are more thorough and reflective, enabling leaders to better understand staff practice and assure themselves that responses to incidents are appropriate.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are suitably trained to meet the needs of children. Leaders ensure that bespoke training is delivered to all staff, with recent focus areas including recording and reporting and safeguarding. The manager works closely with the internal psychology service, which provides regular consultations to support staff reflection and skill development. This contributes to a consistent approach across the team and supports improved outcomes for the child. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2624155 3 Staff respond appropriately when children are missing from home. Leaders ensure that clear protocols are in place, and staff complete searches and notify relevant professionals when required. However, on one occasion, staff did not fully consider whether it was safe for a child to go out for free time when they were aware that the child had access to additional money. The child subsequently went missing from

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Findings from the inspection

care. This was a missed opportunity for staff to prevent the incident. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2624155 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/06/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 09/04/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 05/06/2023 Full Good 27/09/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2624155 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff continually and actively assess the risks to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. Where there are safeguarding concerns for a child, their placement plan, agreed between the home and their placing authority, must include details of the steps the home will take to manage any assessed risks on a day-to-day basis. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 42, paragraph 9.5) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2624155 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Resi-Action Staffordshire Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Resiaction Staffordshire Ltd Barn 7, Dunston Business Village, Stafford Road, Penkridge ST18 9AB

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2624155 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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