Children's Home run by One Home UK Care Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 1 Registered provider: One Home UK Care Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately operated home, providing care for up to two children who may be experiencing social or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home was registered with Ofsted in November 2024, and this is the first inspection. The manager has also been registered with Ofsted since November 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children moved into the home in December 2024. One of the children has recently moved out. At the time of the inspection, there was one child living in the home. The child was present during the inspection.

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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: 2803886 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children benefit from a warm and welcoming home environment. Staff have thoughtfully personalised the home to reflect the interests of each child. Children regularly welcome friends to stay and take pride in their home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have positive relationships with staff. Staff build relationships with children by showing curiosity about their interests and experiences. They use empathy and humour effectively to help children feel at ease. Children feel secure and supported.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff promote opportunities for children to learn. They find out about children’s aspirations so that planning for their education helps them work towards their goals. When children do not attend education, staff ensure they have a suitable timetable of learning. Children receive child-centred support for education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff often talk with children about a variety of interesting subjects. Staff care and are curious about what children do and feel. These conversations help children learn and develop in all aspects of their lives.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have fun. Staff use creative ways to find out what each child enjoys and plan activities to match their interests. Children’s experiences are recorded with photos and diaries, helping them build memories. Children learn important social skills.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s time with friends and family is well supported by staff. Staff maintain open and consistent communication with families. Children enjoy positive and safe relationships with the people who are important to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s daily routines can be inconsistent. One child frequently stays up late, gets up late and often eats meals in their room. There is a clear support plan in place to help break this pattern, which staff are following. Staff encourage children to lead healthier lifestyles.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Planning for children’s future independence is thoughtful and imaginative. Staff help children gain the skills they need for adulthood in a way that is engaging and accessible.

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

Children benefit from supportive and consistent care. There have been few safeguarding incidents, and any risks are well managed. Children feel safe.

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

Staff understand each child’s risks and vulnerabilities. Every child has a clear behaviour support plan that provides helpful guidance for staff. Physical interventions are not used. Children have positive relationships with staff. Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 3 Staff use a nurturing and caring approach. They consistently respond to children’s behaviour in a calm and supportive way. This reflects the trauma-informed ethos of the home.

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

Staff use rewards and incentives to celebrate children’s progress from their individual starting points. Children gain confidence and self-esteem.

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

There have been no incidents of children going missing from home. Staff understand the factors that may increase the risk of a child going missing. For one child, these risks have significantly reduced due to carefully planned support around the time they spend in the community. Overall, children’s risks are being reduced.

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

Children know how to make a complaint. When they raise concerns, staff take them seriously and investigate. Staff keep children informed about what is happening. As a result, children feel heard and respected.

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

Leaders and managers complete thorough background checks before any adults begin working in the home. Children are cared for by safe and suitable adults.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

This home is led by a suitably experienced and qualified manager. Staff said that the manager provides supportive and caring guidance. Staff morale remains high, even during challenging times.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have strong systems in place to monitor all areas of the care provided for children. They usually identify any areas that need improvement and take action to make things better for children. Management oversight is thorough and always centred around the needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel confident and valued in their roles. One member of staff said, ‘Management is great, they will support you with everything. The team is brilliant, we really get on and support each other. People always help out when you need it.’ Therefore, children benefit from stable and consistent care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff take part in regular and relevant training that helps them meet the needs of the children they care for. Input from the organisation’s clinical team adds value to this training, helping staff to better understand children’s attachment styles and responses to trauma. Staff have the skills to provide high-quality care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular reflective supervision. Discussions focus on meeting children’s needs and maintaining good standards of care. When there are learning opportunities from staff practice, such as a medication error, managers use these to improve overall practice. There is a positive and open learning culture within the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were made at this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 4

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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: 2803886 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: One Home UK Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: One Home UK Care Ltd, Burley Heyes, Arley Road, Appleton WA4 4RS

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Inspector

Nicola Shaw, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 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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