Setting 2796046

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2796046 1 Registered provider: Together Trust

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This short-break service is run by a charity. It is registered to support up to 2 children who may have learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities.

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Information about this children's home

The home and manager were registered with Ofsted in September 2025.

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Information about this children's home

No children were using the service at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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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 these inspections, 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. Inspectors have 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: 2796046 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

Since registration, no children have stayed at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is commissioned by a placing authority. However, the provider and placing authority have not agreed plans for the service to become operational.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is spacious and well maintained. There is a large outdoor area that includes a football pitch and a range of sensory spaces, including both light and dark sensory zones.

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Findings from the inspection

There is a staff team in place. Staff benefit from a broad programme of specialist training. This includes some areas that are relevant to children with additional needs. However, there are some gaps in staff receiving training to meet the needs of the children they will be caring for.

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Findings from the inspection

External monitoring visits are taking place. However, these reports are not sent to the regulator within the required timescales. This could impact on the regulator’s monitoring of the home. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2796046 3

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Recommendations

 The registered manager should ensure that the independent visitor reports are submitted to Ofsted in timescales set out in the social care inspection framework. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 65, paragraph 15.5)  The registered person should ensure that staff can access appropriate training that covers topics that are relevant to the children's needs. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 39, paragraph 10.11) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2796046 4

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Inspector

James Meeks, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2796046 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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