Strategy

Safeguarding

We are committed to effectively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and protecting all vulnerable individuals in our homes, schools, and colleges from any form of abuse.

We invest in robust policies, processes and structures, ensuring all our children and young people are safe and have a high quality network of support.

We strive to maintain a transparent and open culture where everyone feels safe and able to share concerns. We firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

At Aspris, equity, diversity, and inclusion mean creating an environment where everyone belongs and feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

Equity ensures everyone has fair opportunities to succeed by addressing barriers and providing the right support based on individual needs. This means ensuring policies, career progression and workplace adjustments are accessible and applied consistently across all schools, homes, colleges and teams.

Diversity recognises and celebrates the unique perspectives, skills and experiences everyone brings. Our differences make us stronger, and we're committed to fostering a workplace that represents the communities we support.

Inclusion means everyone can belong at work without fear of discrimination or exclusion. It’s about embedding inclusive behaviours in everyday interactions, leadership and decision-making, ensuring that regardless of role, everyone has a voice and feels part of the wider Aspris community.

Our commitment to quality

Our unwavering focus on quality, consistency and outcomes is embedded within our robust service delivery models, which guide every aspect of our practice—from curriculums and therapeutic offers to safeguarding and staff development.

As our organisation continues to grow, we have formalised a core offer that aligns with a set of Assurance Standards, ensuring consistently high standards across England, Scotland, and Wales. This scalable yet flexible approach enables us to address the distinct characteristics of each setting while maintaining our shared vision for excellence.

Schools & colleges – Our education service delivery model (ESDM)

The ESDM provides a research-informed framework that ensures high-quality, evidence-based practice across all Aspris schools and colleges. It supports a cyclical approach to improvement through collective commitment, intelligence gathering, shared processes, targeted improvement activities and robust quality assurance.

This model:

Empowers educators and celebrates the uniqueness of each provision
Ensures timely and tailored support throughout the improvement journey
Aligns with our strategic goals, aiming for positive regulatory outcomes and a culture of excellence
Applies consistently across all settings through internal and external reviews, shared best practice and strong central support
Reinforces the mission to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to succeed now and in the future

What we offer to our schools and colleges:

The core offer is split into two areas; Quality and Governance led separately but in partnership with the two divisions in the best interest of all schools, colleges and homes.

Our central Quality team provides:

Full or themed school/college reviews
Support for Ofsted/Estyn/Education Scotland/Care Inspectorate inspections
Enhanced School/College Support (ESS)
Headteacher briefings and professional learning opportunities
Data analysis, intelligence gathering, and reporting
Research, innovation, and development of SEFs/SDPs
Website and policy audits
Mentoring, coaching and bespoke support
Safeguarding expertise and complaint handling

Children’s homes – our care Quality team

The Quality team plays a crucial role in ensuring that the care provided by our team at Aspris meets high standards and supports the well-being and development of every young person.

We believe that every child in our care deserves the opportunity to feel safe, achieve their potential and be supported by adults who genuinely care.

Our Quality team offer to our residential services is both a duty and a privilege – one that we approach with professionalism, compassion and unwavering dedication.

Core responsibilities:

Audit and evaluate care practices: Regularly review care plans, staff performance, and daily routines to ensure they align with best practices and regulatory expectations.
Support continuous improvement: Identify areas for development and implement strategies to enhance the quality of care, such as staff training, policy updates, and improved therapeutic approaches.
Promote child-centred care: Ensure that children’s voices are heard and respected, and that care is tailored to their individual needs, backgrounds, and aspirations.
Safeguarding oversight: Monitor safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm and ensure risk assessments are robust and up to date.
Staff development and supervision: Help maintain high standards by supporting staff with ongoing learning, supervision, and reflective practice.
Monitor compliance with regulations: Ensure our homes adhere to relevant legislation and current regulations.
Engage with external stakeholders: Collaborate with schools, health professionals, families, and inspectors to ensure holistic support for each child.

How can we help?

With our nationwide network of services, we can offer high-quality education and care placements close to home.