Children's Home run by Nurture Childcare Services Ltd in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2591479 1 Registered provider: Nurture Childcare Services Ltd

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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 run by a private provider. It is registered to provide care for up to three children who may experience social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in August 2020. The manager registered in September 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

There were no children living at the home at the time of this inspection.

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Inspection date: 19 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: inadequate

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Inspection date: 19 March 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2591479 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is homely and well decorated. It has had a recent refurbishment to ensure that is suitable for the needs of children. Children have access to a large outdoor space, including a football pitch and barbecue area.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessment templates are in place. These will be reviewed regularly to ensure that they include the most up-to-date information. Regular audits take place to ensure that all relevant risks are identified and controlled, to reduce the initial risk. Behaviour support plan templates include potential triggers to challenging behaviour and strategies that staff can use to manage behaviour. This will support staff to meet children’s needs and promote their safety.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have access to a wide range of mandatory and additional training, which ensures that they can care for the children safely and consistently. Staff receive training in therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed practice. This is set out in the home’s statement of purpose. Staff training is also assessed to ensure it will meet the specific needs of the children who live at the home. Training is evaluated and reviewed to ensure that it is effective and applied in practice.

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Findings from the inspection

There are robust monitoring and review systems in place. The registered manager reviews all records on a regular basis. There are systems in place to ensure that all placing local authority care plans and other important records are easily accessible.

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Findings from the inspection

All staff are recruited using safe recruitment processes, which include review and regular update of police checks. This means children are only cared for by people who are deemed suitable to work with children.

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Findings from the inspection

The new manager has responded to previous requirements and has made significant improvements since the last inspection. All requirements and recommendations set previously have been met. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2591479 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/04/2024 Full Inadequate 22/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 21/06/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 16/03/2022 Interim Declined in effectiveness Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2591479 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Nurture Childcare Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Seighford Hall, Clanford Road, Seighford, Stafford ST18 9NL

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Inspector

James Meeks, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2591479 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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