Children's Home run by Future Care Plus Limited in Bradford

Inspection report for children’s home: 2795531 1 Registered provider: Future Care Plus Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for up to three children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

This is the first inspection since the home registered in July 2024. The manager also registered in July 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

At time of the inspection, two children were living at the home.

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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: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2795531 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have made progress since living at the home. Staff promote contact with health professionals to meet the children’s physical and emotional needs. This has resulted in a child overcoming their anxiety about visiting the dentist. Another child is accessing weekly therapy in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff and leaders know the children’s personalities, preferences and needs well. They have developed positive relationships with the children. Staff celebrate children’s strengths, for example by displaying their artwork around the home. Children’s records are written by staff who use caring language. Furthermore, staff promote an inclusive environment and challenge discriminatory language in a non-judgemental manner. Staff educate children about diversity and encourage acceptance of others. This helps children to live in harmony with each other.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy time with their family. Staff support family time, for example by driving children some distance if needed. The manager has advocated for a child to spend more time with their father. This has promoted a positive relationship for the child and their sense of belonging. Parents report that staff communicate well with them and that their children are safe at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy a range of different activities with staff. These provide structure and routine, and staff plan them around children’s tuition. Staff offer choices for children that are in line with their personal interests. For example, children have enjoyed going to the beach and collecting rocks. Staff displayed these in the home. This has provided enrichment for children and helped to build relationships with others.

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How well children are helped and protected: good

Children say that they feel safe at the home. They display this through their behaviour, for example the home has a relaxed and calm atmosphere. Children were seen laughing with staff and said that they could identify trusted adults who they can talk to. Staff speak to the children about any worries that they may have, and they offer further support if needed. Staff can help calm children at times when they feel upset or distressed.

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How well children are helped and protected: good

Staff and managers have a good understanding of the children’s needs and risks. Written plans support this and identify clear strategies for staff to use to reduce risk. Managers provide staff with training that is relevant to children’s specific circumstances. Records show that staff use this training in practice.

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How well children are helped and protected: good

A child’s bedroom had some safety issues that staff had not identified. The other child’s bedroom was attractively decorated and they showed pride in this. The rest of the home was clean and pleasant. Leaders acknowledged the shortfalls with one child’s bedroom Inspection report for children’s home: 2795531 3 and took immediate action. They demonstrated a clear plan to address other issues within a short time frame.

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How well children are helped and protected: good

The manager has notified Ofsted of all serious incidents except one, which was an allegation of abuse against a staff member. The lack of notification had little impact on the children, as the manager had responded well to this allegation. They worked with relevant partners to address the issue on a multi-agency level. The manager’s decision- making was proportionate and based on advice that they had sought.

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How well children are helped and protected: good

Staff respond well if children go missing from the home. They were able to explain the procedure to follow if this occurs. If a child goes missing from home, staff carry out searches in the local area and notify multi-agency partners. For example, following a prolonged incident, the manager sought a multi-agency strategy discussion. The manager used this discussion to understand known associates of the children. Staff have used these lines of communication to help in locating the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a clear vision and ambition for children to succeed at the home. The manager advocates on behalf of children to meet their needs, including challenging the local authority about the lack of a school place for a child. The manager has also provided updated information to inform decision-making for the child. Professionals report that the manager is proactive and maintains close links with them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a realistic appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of the home. In response to practice concerns, the manager takes action to address these in a timely way. This is done in a supportive and constructive manner. Leaders promote a culture of reflective practice and continuous learning for staff. For example, they held a session with staff to discuss improvements after a difficult incident. The manager is supported by senior leaders to develop their knowledge and skills.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff said that they are supported by the manager. They describe the culture of the home as positive and an environment in which they can raise any issues. Supervision records show a holistic and reflective approach that focuses on children’s needs. The manager celebrates the diversity of the staff team. They use this as an opportunity for children to learn about other cultures. The staff have a range of relevant background experiences and skills.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager monitors and appraises the quality of care for children. Leaders are routinely present in the home. Written records show that the manager has regular oversight of significant events for children. In response to concerns about a child’s bedroom, leaders made changes during the inspection to staff procedure. This means that staff will be supported to identify concerns earlier. Inspection report for children’s home: 2795531 4

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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, The 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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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

that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(d)) 31 March 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that they notify Ofsted and other relevant persons if one of the situations specified in regulation 40(4)(a)-(d) occurs, or if there is an incident relating to the protection, safeguarding or welfare of a child living in the home which the registered person considers to be serious (40(4)(e)). This includes any allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there, whether proven or not. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraphs 14.10)

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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: 2795531 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Future Care Plus Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 5 Thorn Garth, Keighley BD20 6NQ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Chelsea Gallagher

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Inspectors

Sam Saxby-Brown, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Shirin Khan, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2795531 6 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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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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