Children's Home run by Resi-Action Staffordshire Ltd in Wolverhampton

Inspection report for children's home: 2827631 1 Registered provider: Resi-Action Staffordshire Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned by a small private organisation and provides care for one child who may have social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home, and spent time with the inspector.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted on 9 April 2026.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2827631 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/07/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2827631 3

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Summary of findings

The child is making consistent progress in all areas of their life. They enjoy living in the home and share positive relationships with the staff who care for them. The child is safeguarded effectively, and the staff team benefits from being led by a motivated and conscientious manager who continues to focus on improvements.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has continued to live in the home since the last inspection. The team provides the child with a very warm, welcoming and nurturing home environment. Managers and staff demonstrate that they want the very best for the child. Relationships between staff and the child are caring and consistently positive. These strong relationships were highlighted by relatives and professionals. One external professional said that the child is very protective of staff and does not like it when other children speak poorly about them, further illustrating the strength of these relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child enjoys spending time with staff and feels happy living in the home. They scored the home 10 out of 10 and said, ‘I like staff and they keep me safe and taught me how to cook my favourite meals.’ This feedback reflects the nurturing care provided and shows that the child feels safe and valued and has a strong sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s health needs are well met. All health appointments are up to date, and the child is supported to access specialist services when required. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how to meet the child’s health needs and provide consistent opportunities for the child to discuss their emotional and social wellbeing. This is underpinned by regular, detailed key-work sessions that have, at times, involved difficult conversations that the child has engaged in positively.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff work in partnership with external professionals and the organisation’s therapist. This ensures that the child is cared for by staff who benefit from regular therapeutic input when needed. This approach is reflected in the progress the child has made in understanding and managing their emotions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s education needs are well considered. When the child experienced barriers to attending and engaging with education, the manager and staff worked closely with education professionals to support a successful transition back to learning and positive engagement with their timetable. This coordinated approach has enabled the child to re-establish routines, maintain and increase attendance and participate more confidently in their education. As a result, plans are now in place for the child’s reduced timetable to be increased in line with their progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has been very settled in the home, and as a result is being supported to progress their level of independence at a pace that reflects their needs and abilities. This Inspection report for children's home: 2827631 4 has enabled the child to be actively involved in developing a structured plan to build the social and life skills they need to manage a gradual increase in independence and periods of unsupervised activity. This approach ensures that the child’s voice contributes meaningfully to care planning and that they receive the support needed as they gain confidence in their own abilities. Overall, the child has made sustained and measurable progress.

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

Managers and staff provide the child with an emotionally secure environment, through consistent routines and predictability. As a result, the child has developed trusting relationships that enable them to talk through issues as they arise. Staff’s positive relationships with the child, along with their detailed knowledge of the child’s needs and behaviours, have contributed to the number of incidents being low. Following 2 missing- from-home episodes and one very brief physical intervention, there have been no further incidents. When a consequence was given in response to a behaviour, it was proportionate and clearly linked to helping the child understand expectations.

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

The child benefits from both planned and responsive conversations that are tailored to their individual needs. These discussions have helped to build emotional security and trust, while providing age-appropriate guidance on key areas such as relationships, sexual health and online safety. This proactive approach is supporting the child to become more aware of, and to better understand, a range of aspects connected to their safety and increasing independence.

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

Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities and the protocols in place to support safe caring practices. In addition, staff receive relevant training, regular supervision and opportunities for reflection and learning through team meeting discussions. Together, these processes equip staff with the knowledge, skills and insight needed to inform their practice and promote the safe care of children.

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

Keeping the child safe is regarded as paramount. The manager works effectively with local authority social workers and managers to implement safety plans that support the child’s gradual increase in independence and participation in unsupervised activities. Information is shared regularly to prevent delay, and concerns are escalated appropriately to ensure that the child is supported in line with their abilities and protected from harm. The manager takes guidance from partner professionals, and this collaborative approach helps to ensure that the child remains safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is very conscientious and demonstrates commitment to improving the child’s experiences and outcomes. She is supported by an experienced responsible individual. Together, they form a strong leadership team who have high aspirations for the child in their care and for the staff team. Inspection report for children's home: 2827631 5 The manager is ambitious for the child. She is passionate about the home and is a strong advocate for children’s views. Managers and staff have a clear understanding of the child’s starting point and the progress they have made since the last inspection.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager maintains consistent oversight of the home, drawing on a range of review and monitoring systems. These systems are thorough and provide a clear understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for development. This enables the manager to maintain the required standards and focus on improvements across the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that staff receive training to meet the individual needs of the child. This includes working with the home’s therapist, equipping staff with the skills and understanding necessary to provide tailored support. As a result, the child receives care from staff who know how to respond to their needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff morale is good, and they report feeling valued and supported by the registered manager. Feedback was positive, with staff expressing high levels of job satisfaction and pride in their work. They have a sense of shared purpose and commitment to improving the child’s experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works effectively in partnership with a range of professionals. Professionals are consistently positive about the care and support the child receives and about the quality of communication from the manager and staff. Professionals and family members said that they can clearly see the positive progress the child has made.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were made at this inspection.

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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: 2827631 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Resi-Action Staffordshire Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Resi-Action Staffordshire Ltd, Barn 7, Dunston Business Village, Stafford Road, Penkridge ST18 9AB

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Helen Verschoyle

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Inspector

Sharon Douglas, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2827631 7 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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