Children's Home run by Aspris Care North West Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2595021 1 Registered provider: Aspris Care North West Limited

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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 operated by a private company. It provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 21 October 2025

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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. 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: 2595021 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 the last inspection one child has moved out of the home. Planning for the child to move into their new home was not considered at this inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home. Prior to the child moving into the home, leaders and managers gathered information about the child’s needs from family members and professionals who know the child well. The child visited the home, met with staff and stayed overnight before they moved in. This helped the child to settle in quickly.

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Findings from the inspection

The child attends school regularly. They have experienced a settled period in education since living at the home. Information included in the child’s education, health and care plan is used to provide individualised care to the child. This includes support to meet their personal hygiene needs through verbal prompts and visual reminders.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff have developed positive relationships with family members and professionals. The child spends time overnight with a parent every week. Managers and staff regularly share important information about the child’s progress and wellbeing. This ensures that the child receives consistent care from all caregivers. A parent and social worker shared positive feedback about the child’s progress since living at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessments and support plans are updated regularly and clearly identify the child’s individual risks and vulnerabilities. Staff follow the strategies set out in the child’s plan to minimise risks. Staff regularly talk to the child about any issues that could impact on their safety.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection one incident in the home was managed appropriately by staff. The manager evaluated the incident, and a reflective conversation took place with staff involved. Staff helped the child to understand risks associated with the behaviour. Records of incidents behaviour displayed by the child are kept. The manager regularly reviews these records to consider any patterns and identify any learning for staff. However, on one occasion, the record did not align with the homes recording procedures. This shortfall in recording did not impact on the child’s safety.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive training to meet the child’s individual needs. Team meetings are used to share important information about how the child needs to be supported. However, leaders and managers have not ensured that the child’s needs align with the care that can be provided, as set out in the home’s statement of purpose. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2595021 3 Staff receive regular, reflective supervision and there is a focus on staff wellbeing. Children’s experiences, needs and plans are discussed. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their practice. Since the last inspection, staff have been supported to achieve or enrol on the appropriate qualification.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers understand the placing authority plans for the child. They work closely with family members and professionals to support the child’s plan for permanence.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

21/10/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 11/02/2025 Full Good 30/01/2024 Full Good 14/03/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2595021 4

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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, 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare; and

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are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home’s child protection policies.

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(Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(iii)(vi)(vii))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that staff remain vigilant to risks for children and that they understand the homes processes for recording and escalating identified risks for managers to consider. 17 June 2026

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The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children's home that—

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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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promotes their welfare. 17 June 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2595021 5 In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home.

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Specifically, the registered manager must ensure that monitoring and review systems are used effectively, to identify areas of learning in order to make continuous improvements.

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The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children's home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home's statement of purpose;

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Specifically, the registered manager must ensure that children are only admitted to the home if their primary need meets the care that can be provided, as outlined in the statement of purpose. 17 June 2026

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The registered person must compile in relation to the children’s home a statement ("the statement of purpose") which covers the matters listed in Schedule 1.

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Subject to paragraph (6), the registered person must ensure that the home is at all times conducted in a manner which is consistent with its statement of purpose. 17 June 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2595021 6 Nothing in paragraph (5) or regulation 46 (review of premises) requires or authorises the registered person to contravene or not comply with—

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any other provision of these Regulations; or

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any conditions in relation to the registration of the registered person under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000. (Regulation 16 (1) (5) (6)(a)(b))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that children are only admitted to the home if their primary need meets the care that can be provided, as set out in the homes statement of purpose. The document must accurately reflect the experience and qualifications of staff.

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The health and well-being standard is that—

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the health and well-being needs of children are met;

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children receive advice, services and support in relation to their health and well-being.

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was not considered at this inspection and is restated. 17 June 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that any consequence used to address poor behaviour should be conducted and recorded in line with Regulation 35. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 46, paragraph 9.38)

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Aspris Care North West Limited Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2595021 7 Registered provider address: 2 Barton Close, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1SJ

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Inspector

Anna Belshaw, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2595021 8 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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