Children's Home run by Aspire Care Holdings Ltd in Doncaster

Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 1 Registered provider: Aspire Care Holdings Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is managed and run by a private provider. It provides care for up to 3 children who may have learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in June 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

Three children were living in the home at the time of the inspection. All 3 children spoke with the inspector and were observed during the inspection.

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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: 19 January 2026

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/01/2026 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 3

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Summary of findings

Staff provide a safe and homely environment for children to live. The home is spacious and has a warm and friendly feel where children can feel relaxed and calm. Children’s bedrooms are personalised and time is spent with them to design their bedrooms to reflect their choices. Communal areas have photos and reminders of activities that the children have been part of.

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Summary of findings

Staff know the children well and have developed caring, trusting relationships with them. They use warm, supportive and nurturing approaches that help children feel loved, cared for and understood. Staff are attuned to children’s emotional needs and can recognise when children may be upset, anxious or worried. They encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings openly and provide reassurance, guidance and support when needed. As a result, children feel listened to and benefit from consistent emotional support.

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Summary of findings

Staff work effectively with specialist agencies and professionals involved in children’s lives. Positive relationships have been established to ensure that information is shared appropriately and that assessments, plans and interventions are coordinated and responsive to children’s needs. Children’s welfare and wellbeing remain central to practice and staff are strong advocates for them challenging where necessary to secure additional services and support. This collaborative approach helps to ensure that children receive the help they need to promote positive outcomes and progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. Staff actively encourage children to express their wishes, feelings and views about matters that affect their daily lives. Regular opportunities are provided for children to spend time with staff individually and as a group where they contribute to discussions about the running of the home, meal planning and activities. As a result, children feel listened to and valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children benefit from a varied range of activities that support them to develop new skills, interests and experiences. Staff encourage children to explore their talents and try new opportunities, helping them to build confidence and develop positive social skills.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend education regularly and are making progress both academically and socially. Staff work effectively with education providers to support children’s learning and attendance. Children are becoming increasingly confident within educational settings, and their achievements are recognised and celebrated. Staff promote a positive learning culture within the home encouraging children to take pride in their accomplishments and recognise their own progress. Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 4 Children’s health needs are well understood and promoted by staff. Children are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their own health and wellbeing developing age-appropriate independence skills. Staff provide children with information to help them understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and looking after themselves. Effective partnership working with a range of health and

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

social care professionals ensures that children receive coordinated support that places their wellbeing at the centre of care planning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children experience carefully considered and well-planned moves into the home. The manager takes account of the needs of children already living in the home and undertakes comprehensive planning before admissions. Children are consulted and supported throughout the process helping them to prepare for and adjust to new children joining the home. This inclusive approach promotes positive relationships and helps children to feel settled, secure and valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager has developed a children’s guide that provides children with a written and pictorial overview of life in the home. However, the guide does not sufficiently meet the needs of younger children and important information including relevant contact numbers and details about advocacy services is not currently included. This limits the guide’s effectiveness in ensuring that all children fully understand the support available to them.

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

Children living in the home benefit from warm trusting relationships with staff and can identify trusted adults that they can speak to about any concerns or worries. Staff actively encourage children to express their feelings and provide reassurance, guidance and emotional support.

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

Children are helped to understand and manage their behaviours through consistent approaches that promote positive outcomes. Safe and clear boundaries are maintained, and restrictive physical interventions are not used within the home.

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

Staff communicate with children in a respectful and nurturing manner. Kind and considerate language is consistently used helping children to feel valued, secure and safe. Positive behaviour is recognised and rewarded, and staff tailor their responses to meet each child’s individual needs. Children are supported to understand risks to their safety both within the home and in the wider community. Staff use a range of age- appropriate communication methods to help children develop their understanding of risks, dangers and how to keep themselves safe.

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

Safeguarding practice is embedded. Staff have access to a range of safeguarding training opportunities and receive ongoing support from experienced senior staff throughout the day and night. Clear written guidance is readily available to assist staff in responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and other situations. Children’s risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated ensuring that staff have clear, Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 5 relevant and accessible information to guide their practice and safeguard children effectively.

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

Children’s health, wellbeing and dignity are promoted. Staff are trained and competent in meeting children’s personal care needs and do so in a way that respects their privacy and individuality. Staff provide children with explanations, reassurance and opportunities to make choices about their care wherever possible. This approach supports children to develop independence, confidence and a sense of control over their daily lives.

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

Children’s views, wishes and concerns are taken seriously. When children raise concerns, these are responded to appropriately and investigated thoroughly. Children are kept informed about the progress and outcomes of concerns wherever appropriate. Relevant professionals are notified in a timely manner, and effective action is taken to safeguard children and promote their welfare.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by a committed and child-focused manager who provides effective leadership and maintains a clear understanding of the children’s individual plans, needs and progress. The manager works flexibly within the home including weekends to maximise opportunities to spend meaningful time with children and staff. This approach enables the manager to gather feedback, understand children’s experiences and respond to their views.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has high aspirations for children and promotes a culture in which progress and achievement are recognised and celebrated. Children benefit from coordinated support with the manager working proactively alongside specialist agencies to ensure that children’s needs remain at the centre of planning and decision-making. Staff are encouraged to share these high expectations and are supported to provide consistent care that helps children make progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The workforce is sufficiently staffed to meet the needs of the children living in the home. Staff and managers receive regular supervision sessions which provide opportunities for reflection, support and professional development. Training is prioritised and staff have access to a broad range of learning opportunities that enhance their skills and knowledge and help them meet the diverse needs of children. Staff report feeling well supported and valued.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children’s records are well maintained and provide a clear picture of their day-to-day experiences, progress and achievements. Care plans are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they remain relevant and responsive to children’s changing needs. Records celebrate children’s successes and demonstrate the progress they are making.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

While the manager promotes a homely feel, current sleeping-in arrangements do not provide suitable or comfortable facilities for staff staying overnight in the home as one Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 6 of the designated sleep-in rooms does not contain a bed. This has the potential to impact staff welfare and does not provide appropriate accommodation for overnight staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has not consistently ensured that key monitoring and review documents are completed and updated in a timely manner. The home’s statement of purpose and quality of care review require amendment and submission to Ofsted. These shortfalls limit the effectiveness of the home’s quality assurance systems and reduce opportunities for organisational learning and development. Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 7

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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, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children (“a quality of care review”) at least once every 6 months.

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Requirement Due date

In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating—

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Requirement Due date

the quality of care provided for children;

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Requirement Due date

the feedback and opinions of children about the children’s home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it; and

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Requirement Due date

any actions that the registered person considers necessary in order to improve or maintain the quality of care provided for children.

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Requirement Due date

After completing a quality of care review, the registered person must produce a written report about the quality of care review and the actions which the registered person intends to take as a result of the quality of care review (“the quality of care review report”).

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Requirement Due date

supply to HMCI a copy of the quality of care review report within 28 days of the date on which the quality of care review is completed; and

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Requirement Due date

make a copy of the quality of care review report available on request to a placing authority, if the placing authority is not the parent of a child accommodated in the home.

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Requirement Due date

(Regulation 45 (1) (2)(a)(b)(c) (3) (4)(a)(b)) 25 September 2026 Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 8 The registered person must compile in relation to the children’s home a statement (“the statement of purpose”) which covers the matters listed in Schedule 1.

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Requirement Due date

keep the statement of purpose under review and,

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Requirement Due date

and notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision.

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Requirement Due date

(Regulation 16 (1) (3)(a)(b)) 30 October 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the design of the home provides staff who sleep in the home overnight with appropriate accommodation and facilities to do so. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 17, paragraph 3.26)  The children’s guide should help children to understand: what the day to day routines of the home are (‘what happens in the home’); the Statement of Purpose of the home (the care they can expect to receive while living there); how to make a complaint 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 24, paragraph 4.22)

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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: 2837628 9

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Aspire Care Holdings Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 19 Croft Road, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4BW

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Inspector

Lisa Richards, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2837628 10 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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