Children's Home run by Care 4 Every Child Limited in Kirklees

Inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 1 Registered provider: Care 4 Every Child Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private provider. It offers care for up to four children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, four children were living in the home, and all four children were spoken with.

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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: 2716222 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

28/05/2024 Full Good 13/09/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since moving into the home, all children have made progress. Their positive relationships with the staff and manager have enabled them to achieve this. Staff are child centred and provide love, support and affection to the children. The staff’s nurturing and caring approach supports stability for children and has created open and honest relationships where the staff understand what is important to each child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is warm and welcoming. Staff have worked hard to create a nurturing and homely environment that prioritises the children’s needs. There is a large, newly renovated outdoor area where children can play each day. Staff take pride in the home and help children maintain the environment they live in to a good standard.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s transitions to the home are planned well. Staff and children are actively involved in the process and are kept informed throughout every stage. Children’s feelings and opinions are keenly sought and considered before a new child joins their home. This reduces the children's anxieties and concerns while also allowing them to prepare and feel involved and valued by having a voice in their home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress in education in their individual ways. Some children have made significant improvements in attendance, while others have successfully participated in bespoke in-house education programmes when required. Staff stress the importance of education for the children and find them alternative ways to have vocational input while routinely encouraging them to participate and learn.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Professionals and parents speak highly and positively about the care children receive. One parent said, ‘They (staff) always try their best and know what works, and by knowing my child so well, they know when there is a problem in how he is acting and what he is doing. I cannot fault them at all. Praises all the way.’ One professional stated, ‘The staff know the children so well; they really care. He is happy where he is.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Although the staff have extensive knowledge about one child’s heritage, other children’s backgrounds are not always explored to enrich what they talk about and do with the children. This reduces opportunities to help children learn about their histories.

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

Children have clear routines, boundaries, and expectations for their behaviour. When children struggle with boundaries, staff do not deviate from rules and routines. Discussions regularly take place with children around expectations and behaviours, and there is a genuine curiosity from staff about the underlying reasons behind the behaviours children may display. The team advocates for the child so their voice is heard when triggers are identified through these discussions. This makes children feel valued, secure and safe. Inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 4 Staff are proactive when children go missing from home. They promptly take action and search for children until they find them. The police are only contacted when necessary and to ensure that children return home safely. There is effective multi-agency collaboration to identify reasons behind children going missing, which has resulted in a

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

significant reduction of missing-from-home episodes for one child.

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

Staff are appropriately trained in physical intervention, which is only used when necessary to keep everyone safe. Staff have supported one child so well that they have eliminated the need to use holds. They have supported the child's ability to understand and identify their emotions effectively, and they have provided them with coping strategies to prevent escalation in behaviours.

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

Staff new to the home are recruited in line with safer recruitment policies and practices. This ensures that staff are suitable to work with children. An effective induction sees staff receive training to provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective support to children.

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

Although allegations are rare, the manager takes them seriously and carries out thorough investigations when they occur. The manager provides the child with clear updates on the process and seeks appropriate advice and guidance from safeguarding professionals. However, in one case, a child's local authority did not receive information or updates on the progress of an allegation investigation.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is passionate, committed and devoted to the staff and children at the home. They lead by example and care about the progress of the staff as well as the children. This directly contributes to the strong bonds that are apparent in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report feeling well managed and supported. Morale at the home is high, and there is a positive and energetic approach from staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings are well attended and meaningful, with an emphasis on the progress of children. The manager uses creative ways to engage staff and enhance their knowledge of their roles during meetings.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision sessions and appraisals are effective. They focus on staff development, include practice reflection, and prioritise the children in their discussions. They provide staff with the opportunity to improve their practice so they can achieve the best care, support and outcomes for the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff training is up to date and in line with the organisation’s requirements. When necessary, additional training is sourced based on the specific needs of the children. Staff are qualified or working towards the required diploma qualification. This helps to equip staff with the knowledge and skills they need to carry out their roles effectively. Inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 5 The manager’s systems to ensure that they have oversight are ineffective. Important documents are out of date or not on file. Established staff know the children well, but inaccurate records do not help unfamiliar staff understand certain needs of the children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 6

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person 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 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

take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare; and

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Requirement Due date

are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home’s child protection policies;

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Requirement Due date

that the effectiveness of the home’s child protection policies is monitored regularly. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(vi)(vii)(e))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that managers and staff always follow the allegations policy. 10 July 2025

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Recommendations

 The registered person should encourage staff to be curious about children’s backgrounds so they can help them embrace their uniqueness if they wish to do so. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 16, paragraph 3.14)  The registered person should ensure that all children’s case records are kept up to date. In particular, the registered person should have regular oversight of children’s case records through an effective monitoring system so that appropriate changes can be made when required. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.3) Inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 7

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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: 2716222 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Care 4 Every Child Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Allen Mills Howard & Co, Library Chambers, 48 Union Street, Hyde SK14 1ND

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Angela Hodgkinson

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Inspector

Deirdre Silkstone, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 9 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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