Children's home run by Bradford Children and Families Trust

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2727307 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

This home is owned and managed by Bradford Children and Families Trust. It provides care for up to six children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the visit, no children were living in the home. The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2023 and is appropriately qualified.

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Information about this children’s home

This visit was carried out following a three-month condition imposed on the home.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has recruited enough staff to help children live safely in the home. Staff who have been recruited have previously worked at the home and say that they feel happy to return. A suitable management structure is in place to support staff and children.

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This monitoring visit

Staff have completed much of their training during their deployment to other children’s homes. The management team is in the process of gathering training information and identifying any areas of need to ensure that the staff team is fully trained to meet the needs of children moving into the home.

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This monitoring visit

The home environment is suitable for children to live in. The home is furnished to meet the needs of children and enhance their experiences. There are plenty of dedicated areas for activities. Children coming to live at the home will benefit from large outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy in addition to indoor areas such as the arts room and movie room. The management team recognises that certain areas of the home require updating and decorating. Plans for these areas are being discussed. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2727307 2 The provider has made long-lasting and strong links with members of the local community, who have donated toys for the children. Staff are aware of local activities and places of interest that can engage children and support their sense of belonging.

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This monitoring visit

The management team has a vision for the home’s future and is in discussions with a range of agencies to support this plan.

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This monitoring visit

Following this visit, Ofsted decided 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: 2727307 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: 2727307 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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Inspector

Ladean Wilson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2727307 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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