Our unwavering commitment to protecting children and maintaining the highest standards of care.
At Acorn Children's Homes, the safety, dignity, and rights of every child are at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.
We have comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures in place, regularly reviewed and updated to ensure best practice.
All staff undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before employment and ongoing monitoring.
Comprehensive individual risk assessments for every child, regularly reviewed and updated as needs change.
Acorn Children's Homes is fully registered and regulated by OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills). We adhere to the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards framework.
Our homes are subject to regular inspections to ensure we maintain the highest standards of care. We welcome these inspections as an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
We welcome independent scrutiny to ensure we maintain the highest standards of care.
An independent visitor, appointed under Regulation 44, conducts monthly visits to our homes. They speak privately with children and staff, observe practice, and produce detailed reports that are shared with the placing authority and OFSTED.
We have robust internal quality assurance processes, including regular audits, staff supervision, and management oversight. Continuous monitoring ensures we identify areas for improvement and take prompt action.
All staff receive comprehensive training in safeguarding, child protection, positive behaviour support, and trauma-informed care. Training is refreshed annually and supplemented with specialist courses as needed.
We maintain transparent, constructive relationships with placing authorities, OFSTED, and other regulatory bodies. Regular communication ensures everyone involved in a child's care stays informed.
We're happy to discuss our safeguarding practices and compliance with any interested parties.