Adel Beck Secure Children's Home

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC033457 1 Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home

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Registered provider: Leeds City Council Provider address: East Moor Lane, Leeds LS16 8EB

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this secure children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a local authority and is approved by the Secretary of State to restrict children’s liberty.

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Information about this secure children’s home

The home provides care for up to 24 children aged between 9 and 17 years. Care is provided for up to 14 children placed by the Youth Custody Service and 10 children under Section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who are placed by local authorities.

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Information about this secure children’s home

Admission of any child under Section 25 of the Children Act 1989 who is under 13 years of age requires the approval of the Secretary of State.

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Information about this secure children’s home

The commissioning of health services in this home is the statutory responsibility of NHS England under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Education is provided on site in dedicated facilities.

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Information about this secure children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in 2007.

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Information about this secure children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 21 children were living in the home.

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Inspection date: 30 June

Date of last inspection: 20 January 2026

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Inspection date: 30 June

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspectors evaluated: Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC033457 2  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: SC033457 3

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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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Summary of findings

Children are happy and settled in the home. At the time of the inspection, they were enjoying taking part in a range of school holiday enrichment activities. Staff interact positively with children, and the children speak highly of staff and say that they feel supported by them.

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Summary of findings

Staff respond well to complex incidents that can be emotional. When children experience distress and use self-harm as a coping mechanism, staff use their positive relationships with the children to support them through these difficult times. At all times, staff act in the child’s best interests and maintain their dignity, even during periods of severe risk.

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Summary of findings

Physical restraints are used only as a last resort. Managers oversee all written logs and verify incidents by reviewing CCTV footage. Written records accurately reflect this footage. For some children, independent quality assurance reviews of physical restraints are carried out jointly with the local authority designated officer. This oversight reinforces the seriousness of physical restraint and other measures of control to the staff team.

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Summary of findings

Children receive individualised intervention sessions to explore the reasons why they live in the home. This helps them to better understand their specific risks. As a result, children develop greater resilience and are better equipped to manage risks in the community.

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Summary of findings

Child-friendly ‘pen pictures’ support children when they transition from the home back into the community or to the adult secure estate. Children help to create these easy-to-read guides. They outline each child’s likes, communication preferences, challenges and what helps them to cope.

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Summary of findings

Feedback from professionals and children’s family members is positive. One family member said, ‘We can rest easy now knowing that [name of child] is safe.’ A professional said, ‘[Name of child]’s vocabulary has come on so much; they never realised that they were academic. Living in the home has taught them so much about themselves.’

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Summary of findings

Regular staff supervision is person centred and supportive. Leaders ensure that these sessions provide a reflective space for staff to discuss their professional development and any concerns regarding the children they care for. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC033457 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/01/2026 Full Good 21/05/2024 Full Good 20/06/2023 Full Good 27/09/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC033457 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that education leaders implement a robust workforce contingency plan to manage staff absences effectively, so that the quality and continuity of teaching, particularly in core subjects, are maintained. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.8)  The registered person should ensure that education leaders track and monitor children’s progress to ensure that children can make rapid and sustained progress that enables them to achieve their aspirations. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 26, paragraph 5.2) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC033457 6

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Secure children’s home details

Registered provider address: Merrion House, Merion centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8LX

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Inspectors

Gemma McDonnell, Social Care Inspector Leanne Lyon, Social Care Inspector Dave Carrigan, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC033457 7 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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