Children's home run by Aspris New Education Services Limited in Waverley

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC412979 1 SC412979 Registered provider: Aspris New Education Services Limited

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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 organisation. The home provides care for up to four children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of the inspection, there were no children living in the home.

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Information about this children's home

There is a manager who has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children's home

Date of last inspection: 12 November 2024

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: Outstanding

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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 the children's home: SC412979 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

Four children have moved out of the home since the last inspection. All of the children moved to a new home within the same company. The registered manager and some of the staff team also moved to other homes.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have a clear understanding of the actions required when a child goes missing from home. Since the last inspection, there has been one missing ‑ from ‑ home incident. Staff responded promptly, in line with the guidance and worked effectively with external agencies to ensure that the child returned home safely.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers maintain strong oversight of all incidents. They ensure that risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated to reduce risks for children. Leaders and managers work proactively with external professionals to ensure that children are safeguarded when taking part in activities outside the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager reports raised concern about staff to the relevant professionals, including the local authority designated officer. Where appropriate, referrals are made to the Disclosure and Barring Agency. The provider ensures that internal investigations are completed and identifies areas for staff development. The manager takes appropriate action to ensure that children are cared for by safe adults.

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Findings from the inspection

Children moving out of the home are well supported. Their needs and risks are carefully considered. Staff use creative ways to help children prepare for moving on, including using social stories, photographs and communication tools. This helps the children feel safe and settle in their new home with minimal disruption.

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Findings from the inspection

No children have lived in the home since November 2025, this was a planned moved by the provider. The home has benefited from recent refurbishment, including a reorganisation of the layout, the purchase of new furnishings and fresh decoration throughout. These improvements contribute to a more welcoming environment for children. However, some aspects of the environment still require action to ensure that the home is fully safe and well-maintained. The external door lock needs repairing and fire extinguishers are not currently stored safely, which presents an avoidable health and safety risk.

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Findings from the inspection

A new responsible individual and manager have been appointed. The manager has applied to register with the regulator. The manager and the responsible individual have a clear vision for the home. They are realistic about the number of children they are able to care for and plan to request changes to their terms of registration. Assurance inspection report for the children's home: SC412979 3 Leaders and managers have clear systems in place to review the quality of care provided to children. They ensure that independent visitor regularly attends the home and their reports are sent to the regulator in a timely manner. A 6-monthly review of the quality of care is sent to the regulator, however, it does not always incorporate the views of children or external professionals.

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Findings from the inspection

The home benefits from a stable and established staff team who have previously worked together. They have a wide range of skills and experiences, including working with disabled children. Most of the staff have completed the relevant qualification, and they have already attended a wide range of training opportunities through their current roles in the company. Assurance inspection report for the children's home: SC412979 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/11/2024 Full Outstanding 05/09/2023 Full Outstanding 21/02/2023 Full Good 25/01/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for the children's home: SC412979 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the 'Guide to The Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards'. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children ("a quality of care review") at least once every 6 months. In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating— the quality of care provided for children; the feedback and opinions of children about the children's home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it; and The system referred to in paragraph (2) must provide for ascertaining and considering the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff.

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Requirement Due date

(Regulation 45 (1) (2)(a)(b) (5)) 30 May 2026

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Recommendation

 The responsible person should ensure that the home is well maintained. All external doors should be accessible and fire extinguishers should be stored securely. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 15, paragraph 3.7). Assurance inspection report for the children's home: SC412979 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Aspris New Education Services 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

Sarah Probert, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for the children's home: SC412979 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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