Key 4 Moving On Limited

Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Key 4 Moving On Limited Key 4 Moving On Limited

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Registered provider: Key 4 Moving On Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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provider

This service registered with Ofsted on 15 March 2024 and is operated by a private provider in the North West region. It provides accommodation for up to 10 individuals in single-occupancy premises.

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provider

At the time of the inspection, 3 looked-after children aged 16 or 17 were accommodated.

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The service manager registered with Ofsted on 18 November 2024.

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provider

Ofsted carried out a full inspection of this service from 13 to 17 July 2026. The inspector found serious and widespread concerns in respect of safeguarding children, as well as the leadership and management of the service.

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provider

Following the inspection, Ofsted served 2 compliance notices.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this monitoring visit was to consider any progress made against the compliance notices.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has amended their admissions processes. They have increased the amount of information that they obtain about each child at the point of referral. They have implemented their amended processes effectively. This helps them to be sure that they only admit children who are ready for supported accommodation.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have improved their systems for the monitoring and oversight of the service. For example, they have implemented new processes for ensuring that children who go missing from home are well supported. Furthermore, Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Key 4 Moving On Limited they have improved their oversight of children’s progress in relation to education and training.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers now ensure that there is an accurate record of training courses completed by staff members. These records show that each member of staff has completed the provider’s mandatory training in full.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have amended the provider’s supervision procedures. Staff supervision is held in line with the organisation’s policy timescales. It has a clear focus on the needs and progress of children.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers ensure that they notify relevant organisations, including the local authority designated officer, when they are informed of allegations of staff misconduct. They share information with children’s placing authorities which helps to keep children safe.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers ensure that fire safety assessments are undertaken by people competent to do so. They ensure that children’s rooms are hygienic and free from hazards.

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This monitoring visit

A case review was held following the monitoring visit, and it was agreed that both compliance notices had been fully met. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Key 4 Moving On Limited

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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: Key 4 Moving On Limited

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider: Key 4 Moving On Limited

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider address: Business Central, 2 Union Square, Central Park, Darlington DL1 1GL

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered service manager: Habeeb Ahmed

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Inspector

Steve James, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for supported accommodation provider - monitoring visit: Key 4 Moving On Limited 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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