Children's home run by Bradford Children’s and Families Trust

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2727853 1 Registered provider: Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by Bradford Children and Families Trust. It is registered to provide full-time care for up to three children who experience a range of social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

No children were living at the home at the time of the visit. The home is subject to a condition that prevents children from living in the home until it is lifted.

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Information about this children’s home

There is an interim manager in post. They are not yet registered with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

This home re-registered with Ofsted in April 2023, when the local authority arrangements were taken over by a trust. The child who was living at the home moved out in June 2023, and the provider decided to close the home for refurbishment.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted imposed a condition on the home’s registration. This required the provider to notify Ofsted three months before it intends to move any children into the home. The provider notified Ofsted of its intention to reopen. This visit took place to ensure that the home is ready to open and that it can provide safe care for children.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has refurbished parts of the home to make it a welcoming environment for children. The children’s bedrooms are decorated in neutral colours, and new furniture has been purchased. When children move into this home, they will be supported by staff to personalise their bedrooms.

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This monitoring visit

The new manager and most staff are experienced and suitably qualified. The team of staff previously worked together at this home before it closed. During the time Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2727853 2 the home was closed, staff worked in other homes operated by the provider. Staff training is up to date, and they have been provided with opportunities to attend training and team-building sessions in preparation for the home reopening.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has maintained a safe environment for children and staff. Health and safety and fire safety assessments have been carried out by a competent person, and relevant certification is held on file at the home.

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This monitoring visit

Following this visit, Ofsted has agreed to lift the three-month condition, which means that the home can now reopen and admit children.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2727853 3

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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: 2727853 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Sir Henry Mitchell House (5th Floor), 4 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 0QL

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Pamela Stanyon-Carr

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Inspector

Rachel Webster, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2727853 5 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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Inspector

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