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Secure children’s home

Lincolnshire Secure Unit

Lincolnshire Secure Unit in Sleaford supports children on youth justice and welfare placements.

Information checked 21 September 2026

Latest full inspection

Outstanding

Ofsted overall rating. Inspection dates: 23 to 25 September 2025.

Read the full inspection report · All inspection and monitoring reports

Contact and location

Address
Rookery Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TY
Telephone
01529 414300

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About the home

Lincolnshire Secure Unit in Sleaford supports children on youth justice and welfare placements. The council operated home combines care, education and health support with individual work on relationships, wellbeing and preparation for the future.

The September 2025 full inspection rated the home Outstanding overall, highlighting stable relationships, tailored support and communication with families. May 2026 assurance inspectors found children felt valued and that complaints were taken seriously. They identified no serious or widespread care or protection concerns and made no new requirements or recommendations.

Visiting and keeping in touch

Contact the home to agree visits and discuss approved contact and access needs before travelling. Contact the home for current times.

Visiting information

Independent advocacy

An independent advocate helps you understand your rights, have your say and raise a complaint. VoiceAbility advocates visit the home. You can ask to speak to them during a visit or contact the service directly. Call 0300 303 1660. Email [email protected].

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Make a complaint

Use the home's complaints process or Lincolnshire's statutory complaints form; the council explains independent investigation and review stages.

Complaints information

Inspection reports

Full inspections cover care, education and health. CQC inspectors help Ofsted assess healthcare, with findings included in the home’s report. How these inspections work.

inspection · Published 22 July 2026

Assurance inspection , 13 May 2026

No serious or widespread care or protection concerns. No new requirements or recommendations; this did not award a new overall grade.

Previous reports (34)

All inspection reports and previous reports

Official information and further reading