Children's Home run by Global Access Care Limited in West Northamptonshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2718082 1 Registered provider: Global Access Care 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 managed by a private provider. It offers care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and we are currently checking this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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Inspection date: 3 March 2026

Date of last inspection: 8 September 2025

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Inspection date: 3 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 3 March 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: 2718082 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 manager has made improvements relating to her oversight and monitoring of care. There are tools in place to audit and oversee the running of the home, which supports the manager in identifying areas of good practice and areas for improvement.

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Findings from the inspection

A new electronic recording system has been implemented which allows for improved case recordings. When incidents have occurred the manager and staff have been able to link reports together resulting in a more consistent and timely approach.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are using more child centred therapeutic language when referring to children in written documents, with the child’s voice being captured in various ways. Staff are now having meaningful conversations with the child which will have an impact on their quality of life.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessments are clear and robust, with clear plans to support the child. They are updated on a regular basis; worries are shared with the child in order that they have a clear understanding of why staff are concerned about them. The child is included in any safety planning decisions.

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Findings from the inspection

There had previously been concerns that restrictions were being put on certain rooms in the home being accessed by the child, this is no longer the case.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are working hard to support good day and nighttime routines, which has caused some conflict at times, however these times have been well managed with staff being consistent, clear and empathetic.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has a new robust system of monitoring staff training and supervision; all training is fully up to date and staff have received regular meaningful supervision discussions.

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Findings from the inspection

All requirements and recommendations raised at the full inspection are considered met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2718082 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/09/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 03/09/2024 Full Good 18/10/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2718082 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Global Access Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Corby Business Centre, Einsmann Way, Corby NN17 5ZB

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Inspector

Angela Ross, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2718082 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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