Children's Home run by Safe Haven Childrens Residential Ltd in Doncaster

Inspection report for children’s home: 2862326 1 Registered provider: Safe Haven Childrens Residential Ltd Full inspection 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 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, and they were spoken to as part of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in November 2025.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2862326 2

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Summary of findings

The child at the home has benefited from a well-planned and considered transition period. They are making good overall progress, and staff and leaders have high aspirations for them to do well. The child said they like living at the home and could identify adults who they can share any worries with.

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Summary of findings

The staff maintain records that are written to the child in language that cares. There are detailed and up-to-date risk assessments in place, which include management oversight and analysis.

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Summary of findings

The staff are well supported and have access to good support and training to carry out their roles. However, managers and staff team have not prioritised the child’s education effectively.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is well-maintained and thoughtfully decorated, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The child’s bedroom is personalised to reflect their preferences. Photos of the child are displayed in communal areas, promoting a sense of belonging. The child’s birthday was celebrated with personalised decorations and presents that were thoughtfully planned.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is supported by a team of staff who demonstrate consistent commitment to achieving positive outcomes for the child. Staff and leaders talk about the child with warmth and respect. The child’s progress is tracked, celebrated and clearly recorded, which enables recognition of personal growth. During the inspection, the child identified 3 members of the core staff team with whom they trust to share their wishes and feelings with. The child reported feeling well cared for and said they enjoy living at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Transitions into the home are well planned and supported. Multi-agency reviews contribute to effective decision-making. Children receive a child-friendly guide presented as an animated storybook, which provides clear and helpful information about the home and the staff who will care for them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Daily logs and summaries are written to the child in a warm and accessible way. The positive comments book reflects this nurturing language, helping the child understand their experiences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff carry out key-work sessions with the child to address identified risks and gather their views. These sessions take place both formally and informally, with staff making good use of everyday opportunities to discuss important topics. An action plan is in place Inspection report for children’s home: 2862326 3 to guide the focus of the key work, and this is relevant and well considered. The manager and staff are continuing to develop consistency in the quality of these sessions. Key work is frequent, and the child responds well to staff engagement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have supported the child in developing a CV and exploring part-time employment opportunities. Although staff encourage engagement in education, there is currently limited structure and incentive to fully support the child’s educational plan. While awaiting an educational placement, the child has not been consistently encouraged to participate in meaningful learning activities. The child has engaged in employment in place of school to improve confidence, but this time should have been used for education.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff manage incidents effectively using various de-escalation strategies that align with the home’s model of care. Staff seek management guidance appropriately, and incident records are detailed and clear. Management oversight provides strong analysis across incidents, identifying learning and areas for reflection. The child participates in meaningful debriefs following incidents, and staff follow up with key-work sessions to recognise and address risks.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The child has been well supported following safeguarding concerns. Information has been shared promptly and appropriately with relevant multi-agency partners. Staff understand the child’s vulnerabilities, including those relating to potential exploitation, and they maintain clear boundaries around mobile phone use to help manage these risks.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Risk assessments are up to date and accurately reflect the child’s changing needs and levels of risk. Staff demonstrate good understanding of these assessments and how to implement them in practice. There is robust managerial oversight of all risk management documents.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Although the child rarely goes missing from the home, there are clear and proportionate plans in place should such an incident occur. The plans have been recently reviewed and updated to reflect current needs and learning. Staff understand these procedures well and balance the child’s independence with appropriate safety measures.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The manager and staff ensure that there is a detailed positive behaviour support plan that identifies triggers and outlines appropriate staff responses to the child. Staff use incentives and rewards effectively to encourage positive behaviour and decision-making. Consequences are not routinely used in the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2862326 4

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is visible in the home and maintains strong relationships with the child and staff. Staff describe the manager as ‘supportive’ and ‘approachable’. The manager has high expectations for the child’s progress and for the development of the staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager demonstrates very good oversight of the child’s records and maintains robust monitoring and audit systems. The manager has a detailed understanding of the child’s needs. Incident oversight is analytical, and learning points are clearly identified and shared with staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Safer recruitment practice is effective. All required checks are carried out to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff supervision is a strength. Supervision sessions take place frequently and consistently. New staff receive increased supervision alongside a thorough induction and probation process. Supervision reflects staff wellbeing and reflective discussion about the child’s needs and experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings are held regularly and are well attended. Information is shared effectively, and the manager ensures that updates and key messages are cascaded to the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a comprehensive training offer for staff, and the manager maintains oversight of training needs and completion. The manager provides additional training materials to extend staff’s knowledge. Staff comment positively on the quality and relevance of the training available to them. Inspection report for children’s home: 2862326 5

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Statutory requirement

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 education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

help each child to achieve the child’s education and training targets, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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Requirement Due date

support each child’s learning and development, including helping the child to develop independent study skills and, where appropriate, helping the child to complete independent study;

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Requirement Due date

help a child who is excluded from school, or who is of compulsory school age but not attending school, to access educational and training support throughout the period of exclusion or non-attendance and to return to school as soon as possible;

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Requirement Due date

that each child has access to appropriate equipment, facilities and resources to support the child’s learning. (Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(viii)(b)) 16 June 2026

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework. This 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’. Inspection report for children’s home: 2862326 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Safe Haven Childrens Residential Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3.1 Clarendon Park, Clumber Avenue, Nottingham NG5 1AH

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Inspector

Mel Turner, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2862326 7 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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