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

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 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 owned by a private provider. 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 October 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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This monitoring visit

This children’s home was judged inadequate at the full inspection on 17, 18 and 27 March 2026. A restriction of accommodation notice was issued, lasting until 22 June 2026. This monitoring visit took place to evaluate the response to the requirements issued and to review the restriction of accommodation notice.

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This monitoring visit

The manager confirms that a fire risk assessment has been carried out at the home. At the time of the visit the previous report had not been received. The manager confirmed that one immediate action identified has been addressed. Leaders are awaiting the full report to review and respond to any further recommendations from the assessment. Fire extinguishers were seen to be available in communal areas, which helps to ensure that they are readily accessible in the event of an emergency.

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This monitoring visit

The manager demonstrates a good understanding of the child’s needs, which is reflected in risk assessments. Additional safety plans have been implemented in response to increased behaviours of concern. However, there is limited evidence of follow-up work to support the child to reflect on incidents.

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This monitoring visit

New recording systems and templates have been introduced and are being embedded in practice. The manager reports that revised monitoring systems are improving oversight of the home’s responsibilities and the progress of work with the child. An example includes independence work with the child in which the new systems help to identify areas where the child requires additional support. The staff Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 2 are exploring creative approaches to support the child and are working in partnership with professionals and the child’s family to develop a clear and consistent plan for the next stage of the child’s care.

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This monitoring visit

The manager recognises areas of practice that require further development to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Staff are supported by the manager during supervision, which now includes reflective practice. This helps staff to develop and improve care practice.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last inspection, the manager and staff have taken action to improve the home environment. A cleaning rota has been introduced, providing staff with clear responsibilities and supporting the consistent maintenance of a safe and suitable living space. The home is clean and tidy, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Further improvements are planned, including new carpets and appliances. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/03/2026 Full Inadequate 10/03/2025 Full Outstanding 31/10/2023 Full Good 17/01/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person 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 must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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help each child to develop resilience and skills that prepare the child to return home, to live in a new placement or to live independently as an adult. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(vi))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that children are supported in building confidence and accessing community resources to enable them to prepare for adulthood. 22 June 2026

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Requirement Due date

After consultation with the fire and rescue authority, the registered person must—

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Requirement Due date

take adequate precautions against the risk of fire, including the provision of suitable fire equipment in the children’s home. (Regulation 25 (1)(a))

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that suitable fire equipment is located as advised by the fire and rescue authority and accessible in the event of a fire. 22 June 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 5 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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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff work as a team where appropriate;

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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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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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on—

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research and developments in relation to the ways in which the needs of children are best met; and

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Requirement Due date

feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received; and

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(c)(f)(g)(i)(ii)(h))

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that there is a robust system in place to monitor their oversight of serious incidents, as well as the care children receive. Additionally, the registered person must ensure that any inconsistencies in staff’s records and verbal accounts of serious incidents are challenged effectively to enable accurate evaluation and identify improvements in children’s care and safety. 22 June 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that children can express their views about all aspects of their daily lives and are helped to understand decisions and feel heard. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 22, paragraph 4.6)  The registered person should ensure that staff can reflect on their practice and how it affects children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 39, paragraph 8.1)

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Aspris Care North West 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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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Penelope Rafferty

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Inspector

Kerry Chater, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2582250 8 and inspects 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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Inspector

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