Children's home run by Care Hubz

Inspection report for children’s home: 2802513 1 Registered provider: Care Hubz Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in September 2024 and is owned and managed by a private provider. It offers care for up to two children with learning disabilities who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

At the 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

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: 2802513 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is maintained to a high standard and feels like a family environment where children can relax and be themselves. The children’s bedrooms are warm and inviting, furnished with personal items and decor. A family member spoke of visiting several times to see their grandchild. They described the home as ‘lovely’. Children enjoy playing football with staff or each other in the spacious garden, which gives them a sense of belonging and comfort.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff and managers know the children well and have positive relationships with them. They can describe their personalities, interests and needs in detail. Staff show the children affection, such as offering hugs when appropriate. Staff set clear boundaries and provide children with structure and routine. Staff talk and act in a child-centred manner. They use praise and rewards to encourage good behaviour. Staff care for the children according to the home’s ethos and model of care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

A new child coming to live at the home experiences a welcoming and well-planned move. Managers gather all relevant information and consider the needs of both children to make sure that they can live safely and harmoniously together. Children have personalised plans that consider their backgrounds, experiences, needs and risks.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make good progress. They attend school regularly. Managers advocate for specialist support that can better meet children’s needs. Furthermore, children are in good health, and staff support them to manage long-term conditions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff regularly hold conversations with children on various relevant topics. Staff support children in expressing themselves and discussing their feelings. As a result, the children’s emotional intelligence has increased.

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

Children show that they feel safe in the home. Staff understand the risks associated with each child. Risk assessments provide clear strategies that are easy to follow. No children have gone missing or been exposed to significant risk in the community. Staff recognise that children’s relationships with each other can sometimes be challenging. Managers have implemented strategies to reduce risk and promote positive relationships.

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

Staff use consequences for negative behaviour that are fair and reasonable. They prioritise positive reinforcements for good behaviour over punitive responses. Staff de- escalate situations to minimise the need for physical restraint. Staff only hold or guide children when necessary and in a proportionate manner. However, these incidents are not always recorded in a timely and thorough manner. Inspection report for children’s home: 2802513 3 Staff and managers communicate with other professionals about any incidents of concern. Following incidents, staff and managers have reflective discussions with children. Children develop trusting relationships with staff, encouraging open communication. Staff use curiosity to explore the children’s feelings and to provide them the opportunity to express themselves.

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

There is a culture of safeguarding in the home. The manager ensures that all the necessary checks are carried out to ensure the safe recruitment of staff. Staff can describe the procedure to follow in the event of a whistle-blowing concern.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home benefits from experienced and stable leadership. Leaders have taken action to address concerns raised elsewhere in the organisation about the risks of having a closed culture. The manager can identify the warning signs of a closed culture. They promote a culture of transparency and learning in the home. This includes welcoming feedback from the independent person and acting on their recommendations.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers work well with multi-agency partners to ensure that they meet children’s needs. A social worker for a child said that they have been brilliant at keeping them informed and supporting the child’s progress. Children’s case records reflect their lived experiences, and staff use child-friendly language. The manager promotes an ethos for the home that is child focused and loving.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a good understanding of the home’s strengths and weaknesses. They have promptly recruited new staff to fill open positions. The manager has taken steps to improve the quality of the independent person’s reports. These are now more detailed and evaluative of practice. The manager provides staff with specialist training that is specific to children’s needs. They ensure that staff have the necessary skills and experience to provide good-quality care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say that they feel well supported by managers. They receive regular supervision that is of good quality and holistic in nature. The manager holds regular team meetings. They encourage discussion regarding practice and children’s needs. The manager uses easily accessible monitoring tools to track children’s progress and discusses the findings with staff. Inspection report for children’s home: 2802513 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the action 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

within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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details of the child’s behaviour leading to the use of the measure;

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the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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a description of the measure and its duration;

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details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure;

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the name of the person who used the measure (“the user”), and of any other person present when the measure was used;

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and

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a description of any injury to the child or any other person, and any medical treatment administered, as a result of the measure;

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within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”)—

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has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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Requirement Due date

has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and 12 June 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2802513 5 within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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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: 2802513 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Thorpe House, 61 Richardshaw Lane, Stanningley, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 7EL

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Inspector

Sam Saxby-Brown, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2802513 7 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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