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

Inspection report for children’s home: SC456157 1 SC456157 Registered provider: Bright Futures Care Limited Full inspection 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 and is registered to care for up to four children who may have learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and emotional or social difficulties. Four children were living in the home at the time of the inspection. The inspector spoke with all four children during this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2023.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC456157 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/03/2023 Full Good 15/03/2022 Full Good 11/02/2020 Full Outstanding 24/10/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC456157 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a warm and bright home which is clean and well maintained. Children’s photos and artwork are displayed around the home. There are plenty of toys, books and sensory items for children to play with. Children’s bedrooms are personalised to their interests and needs. Children have lived in this home for a number of years and have achieved a sense of permanence here.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff read to children and help them continue to improve their communication skills. One parent said, ‘[The child] is coming on leaps and bounds; he’s saying more and more words. He tells me more. He doesn’t rely on his book as much.’ The home has two sensory communication leads who have been supporting the staff team to better gain the children’s views. This enables children to share their views.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to remain active and to take care of their health and hygiene. Staff take children to health appointments and ensure that children take medication they need. When children’s health needs change, staff ensure that health professionals review their care. This helps keep children well.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have excellent attendance at school. Staff value education and support children with their targets. Staff communicate well with children’s schools and other professionals to ensure that children’s needs are met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to enjoy time with people who are important to them. Staff have developed positive relationships with family members to ensure that they work together for the children. One parent said, ‘We do work together to make sure things are right for [name of child].’ This enables children to maintain relationships and understand their family identity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff teach children how to take care of their basic needs. Staff support each child to develop their skills at a level that works for that child. Staff celebrate every step of progress that children make. One professional said, ‘Staff work tirelessly to support the boys to be as independent as they can be.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children in this home are making excellent progress due to the care provided. Staff have developed nurturing relationships with children who are relaxed and confident around their carers. One parent said, ‘Staff really care about [the child]. It’s lovely the relationship they have with him.’

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

Staff have developed positive and effective relationships with key people involved in keeping children safe. Staff are good advocates for children and challenge other professionals when required. One professional said, ‘Staff are great at seeking additional support when needed. They’re very proactive.’ Inspection report for children’s home: SC456157 4 Staff respond to children in a consistent and caring way. Risk assessments and care plans are updated regularly to support staff to meet children’s changing needs. Staff have helped to reduce children’s risks and keep children safe.

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

Staff know children well and know how each child prefers to be supported when they need it. Because of these close relationships, staff rarely need to hold children to keep them safe. When this has happened, it has been done as a last resort.

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

Allegations of harm do not happen often. When this has happened, appropriate procedures have been followed and other professionals have been kept informed. Children do not go missing from this home. Due to their needs, staff provide additional support and supervision for children to help keep them safe.

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

Staff working with the children are appropriately qualified and safer recruitment practices are followed. Staff are provided with regular training opportunities which are relevant to the needs of the children living in the home. This ensures that all staff are suitably knowledgeable and safe to work with vulnerable children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager of this home is passionate about children’s care and has developed strong relationships with each child. One professional said, ‘[The manager] is doing a wonderful job of leading the team and has a really positive vision for what she wants.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel supported and valued by the management team. One staff member said, ‘Management here is one of the best I’ve experienced,’ while another said, ‘The management within the home are superb and check up with us carers on a daily basis.’ Staff receive regular supervision and attend monthly team meetings. They find these useful opportunities to explore their practice and continue to learn from each other.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has good internal monitoring systems and makes good use of independent monitoring to ensure that staff provide consistently good care to the children. The manager explores all incidents that happen. However, records would benefit from clearer management evaluation. The management oversight in this home promotes the safety and well-being of the children living there.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers and staff have positive aspirations for the children living here. One member of staff said, ‘We love them all [the children], like they’re our own.’ The manager knows the children well and supports staff to understand their needs. Staff and managers aspire to provide the very best care for children. One social worker said, ‘I can’t sing their praises enough.’ Inspection report for children’s home: SC456157 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should monitor and review the children’s documents, plans and graphs to identify any patterns or trends. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 64, paragraph 15.2)

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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: SC456157 6

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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: c/o Bright Futures Care Ltd, Asher House, Barsbank Lane, Lymm WA13 0ED

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Inspector

Aislinn Cooper, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC456157 7 regulates and 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.

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