Children's Home run by Pure Care Homes Ltd in Bury

Inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 1 Registered provider: Pure Care Homes Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private organisation. It is registered to provide care for up to two children who experience social and/or emotional difficulties.

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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

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 2

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Recent inspection history

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children move into the home in a positive way. The inspector observed positive and caring relationships between staff and children. The manager and staff provide children with individualised care. Children’s care plans are understood and followed by staff. This ensures that children receive consistent care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child is making good progress in education and also working part time. Another child is being educated at home until an appropriate education placement can be identified. The manager works closely with educational professionals. However, there is no relevant education plan in place for staff to follow to support the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff prioritise children’s health and well-being and encourage them to attend routine health appointments. Staff are supported by the home’s psychologist in planning and caring for the children. This supports the children’s identity, emotional health and well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to see their family and friends. Staff have good relationships with children’s family members. This ensures that children maintain positive relationships with the people who are important to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff build positive relationships with the children. Children’s views, wishes and feelings are taken into consideration, which allows them to make choices and decisions about their care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is decorated and furnished to a high standard. Children are encouraged to have a choice in the decoration of their bedrooms and to personalise their own space. This supports the children to develop their identity and creates a sense of belonging. Children live in a happy and relaxed home, where staff treat them with dignity and respect.

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

Children’s risk assessments and individual crisis management plans address their vulnerabilities. The assessments include clear strategies for staff to follow. Plans are reviewed and updated following any incidents. This supports staff to understand the child’s needs and keep children safe.

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

Children do not routinely go missing from this home. On the rare occasion that a child fails to return home on time, staff are proactive. They consult with the relevant professionals and family members so that the child returns home safely. When children have been missing from home, they are not consistently provided with independent return home interviews. This is a missed opportunity to share any concerns. A child said that they feel safe living at the home. They have staff to talk to, and they are supported to see their family. A child’s social worker said, ‘I have no Inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 4 concerns and I believe he is safe. Staff and the manager go above and beyond for him.’

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

Staff ensure that children are safe when they access the internet. Staff support children to understand the risks associated with the internet and social media. They are consistent in applying the rules of safe internet use for children and have addressed any identified concerns appropriately.

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

The manager has risk assessed the location of the home to ensure that the children remain living in a safe area. The home has bedroom door alarms in place. However, these are not risk assessed to ensure they are only used to safeguard children.

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

All staff are trained in physical intervention and de-escalation techniques. However, physical intervention has not been required due to the positive relationships staff have established with children. The manager and staff provide children with hugs and reassurance. This helps children feel cared for.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is an experienced registered manager in post. She is child-centred and advocates for the children in her care. Staff are positive about the manager and say that they are supported, valued and respected. One member of staff said, ‘The manager is approachable. I can talk to her, and her door is always open.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular training. They have reflective, practice-based supervision sessions and attend team meetings. This provides the staff with the opportunity to share and reflect on their practice and identify any areas of improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

New staff receive a thorough induction that provides them with a detailed programme of training and guidance in their new role. This helps the manager to ensure that children are cared for by staff who can meet their needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a strong focus on staff development and working together as a team. One member of staff said, `The manager has supported me in my development immensely as I wish to become a manager myself’. Another member of staff said, `I absolutely love working here and I love my work family.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has effective monitoring systems in place. This helps them to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the service. The manager takes swift action to address any shortfalls as they arise. Inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

help each child to achieve the child’s education and training targets, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans.

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Requirement Due date

(Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(i)) 21 May 2023

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Requirement Due date

The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if—

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Requirement Due date

the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children. (Regulation 24 (1)(a)) 30 April 2023

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that when a child returns to the home after being missing from care or away from the home without permission, the provider must ensure they provide an opportunity for the child to have an independent return home interview. (‘Guide to the Children’s Home Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 45, paragraph 9.30) Inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 6

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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: 2709434 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Pure Care Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester M4 6JG

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Inspector

Julie Elder, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 8 inspects 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. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit

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Inspector

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Inspector

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