Children's Home run by Haven Children’s Services in Doncaster

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2832842 1 Registered provider: Haven Children’s Services

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in March 2026 and is privately operated. 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

At the time of this inspection, no children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was appointed in April 2026 and has yet to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

There is currently no responsible individual in post for this home.

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Inspection date: 26 May 2026

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Inspection date: 26 May 2026

Judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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Inspection date: 26 May 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable

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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 children’s home: 2832842 2

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Findings from the inspection

The home has not provided care for children since its registration with Ofsted. This inspection therefore focuses on whether the home meets its statutory requirements to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements.

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Summary of findings

There have been several changes since the home registered. A new manager has been appointed, and the responsible individual role is currently vacant. New members of staff have started, and core training has been delivered.

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Summary of findings

There is a comprehensive training plan, which is reviewed periodically by the manager and outlines the required learning for staff. Staff have access to online and face-to-face training to support the development of their skills and prepare them for working with children in care.

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Summary of findings

The manager and staff have taken appropriate steps to ensure that the environment is safe before children move into the home. This includes carrying out health and safety checks and ensuring there are sufficient staffing levels. There are currently enough staff to meet the needs of one child, with the capacity to increase to 2 children as additional staff are recruited.

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Summary of findings

The home is welcoming, well-furnished and thoughtfully designed to meet children’s needs, offering both shared and private spaces. Children’s bedrooms are spacious and include en-suite facilities and ample storage.

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Summary of findings

The new manager is in the process of reviewing key documents for staff and prospective children. Although a children’s guide has been developed, it is not yet fully compliant, as it does not include all required information, such as details on how children can contact the Office of the Children’s Commissioner. The current version is primarily targeted at older children.

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Summary of findings

Shortfalls in safer recruitment practices have been identified. Staff records do not consistently demonstrate that all necessary checks and information are obtained before employment. This limits the manager’s ability to be fully assured that staff are suitable to work with children. The manager has recognised these gaps and has begun taking action to address them and strengthen recruitment processes.

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Summary of findings

Staff now receive supervision; however, this is not in line with the frequency outlined in the home’s workforce development plan. New staff do not receive the increased level of support expected during their probationary period. These shortfalls limit management oversight and reduce the effectiveness of support provided to staff at this early stage of the home’s development. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2832842 3

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that effective systems are in place so that all staff, including the manager, receive supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional. This should enable staff to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children in their care. Professionally qualified staff employed by the home, such as teachers or social workers, should also receive relevant professional or clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.2)  The registered person should ensure that good employment practices are maintained, in line with regulations 31 to 33. This includes ensuring that recruitment, supervision and performance management of staff safeguard children and minimise potential risks to them. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes

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Recommendations

Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.1)  The registered person should ensure that the children’s guide helps children understand the home’s day-to-day routines. It should also explain the home’s statement of purpose, including the care children can expect to receive while living there. In addition, the guide should set out how children can raise complaints in line with the home’s complaints procedure, how they can access advocacy support or independent advocacy if eligible, and how to contact the Office of the Children’s Commissioner. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 23, paragraph 4.19) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2832842 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Haven Children’s Services

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 43 Twigg Crescent, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 2FP

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Inspector

Lisa Richards, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2832842 5 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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