Next Stage Youth Development

Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Next Stage Youth Development Next Stage Youth Development

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Registered provider: Next Stage A Way Forward Youth Development Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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provider

This supported accommodation service is owned and managed by a private provider. The service provides accommodation in self-contained units, which are available for the sole use of one person and are limited to accommodating looked-after children and care leavers.

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provider

At the time of the visit, 14 children and young people were living in the service, of whom 13 were 16- and 17-year-old looked-after children and care leavers.

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provider

The provider has been registered since 17 January 2024. The registered service manager has been in post since January 2024.

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This monitoring visit

On 31 March 2026, the registered service manager notified Ofsted of the death of a child. As required, a safeguarding notification was submitted to Ofsted under Regulation 27 of The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.

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This monitoring visit

The inspector was aware during this visit that a serious incident had occurred that is under investigation by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate incidents of this kind, actions taken by the service in response to the incident were considered alongside other evidence available at the time of the visit.

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This monitoring visit

Children are well supported to move into this service. When children move in, all their information is carefully considered to ensure that they are suitable for the supported accommodation setting. The planning and support that children receive from the start help them to settle in their homes and to build positive relationships. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Next Stage Youth Development Leaders and managers regularly assess children’s needs. Assessments ensure that children’s support is tailored to their needs. The regular monitoring of children’s support plans helps staff to identify any gaps in children’s progress and to provide additional support.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers share information well with different agencies and keep the regulator updated about any serious events. This supports the regulator’s oversight of safeguarding practice. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Next Stage Youth Development

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to follow up information received by Ofsted and/or to ensure that the supported accommodation provider was complying with regulation.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Next Stage Youth Development

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider: Next Stage A Way Forward Youth Development Limited

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider address: Regency House, 45-51 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 4QR

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered service manager: Karen Gardner

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Inspector

Helen Fee, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Next Stage Youth Development 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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