Children's home run by Bright Futures Care Limited in Bolton

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC456149 1 SC456149 Registered provider: Bright Futures Care Limited

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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 private company. It is registered to provide care for up to six children who may have social and/or emotional difficulties, learning disabilities and sensory impairments.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since July 2020. A new manager has also recently submitted her application to register with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted imposed a condition on this home on 14 February 2023, under section 13 of the Care Standards Act 2000. The condition is that the registered person must inform Ofsted of their intention to accommodate children in the home at least three months before any child is accommodated. This was due to children being moved out of the home in order for the provider to complete renovation work to the building.

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This monitoring visit

On 26 May 2023, the provider advised Ofsted of its intention to admit a child to the home in three months’ time. A visit was arranged for the end of August 2023. However, the provider requested the visit to be deferred until after 6 September 2023 to enable all work to be completed. This visit took place to consider the removal of the condition.

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This monitoring visit

This home is large, warm and welcoming, with plenty of space for six children to live comfortably. Each child’s bedroom is bright and airy with suitable storage space and their own en-suite bathroom. The home’s decor is modern, vibrant and child-friendly, with additional sensory spaces available for children to experience. The outdoor space includes patio areas, grassy areas and a basket swing for children to enjoy.

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This monitoring visit

There is a clear management structure in place and sufficient staff have been employed to care for children. There is a balance in the current staff team of Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC456149 2 experienced and qualified staff, and new staff who have yet to begin their qualifications. All staff are provided with a thorough induction to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to begin working with vulnerable children.

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This monitoring visit

Following this monitoring visit, a case review was held on 15 September 2023, where it was agreed that the condition could be removed. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC456149 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/11/2021 Full Good 05/12/2018 Full Good 11/10/2017 Full Good 08/03/2017 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC456149 4

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC456149 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bright Futures Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Asher House, Barsbank Lane, Lymm WA13 0ED

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Rachelle Russell

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Inspector

Aislinn Cooper, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC456149 6 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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