Children's Home run by Tranquil Children’s Care Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2800605 1 Registered provider: Tranquil Children’s Care 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 company. It provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in October 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 requires improvement to be 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: 2800605 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child spoke with the inspector about their experience of living in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Relationships between children and staff are positive. Children enjoy spending time with staff. One child described staff as ‘nice’ and the home as ‘good’. Staff provide child- centred and nurturing care. They talk about the children with warmth and enthusiasm.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children with their education. They are ambitious for children to do well and are strong advocates for them. Children attend school regularly and are making progress with their learning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy good health. Staff understand children’s healthcare needs and encourage them to attend health appointments. They teach children how to take care of their health and hygiene. Children are encouraged to be active and eat a healthy, balanced diet.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff nurture children’s interests and encourage them to participate in various new activities. One child, who did not take part in activities before they moved in, now plays for a local football team and goes swimming once a week. Children regularly enjoy day trips out, and a holiday is being planned for the summer months.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to spend time with people who are important to them. Staff have developed positive relationships with children’s family members and communicate with them regularly. One parent said, ‘Staff have been extremely supportive. I can talk to them whenever I need to.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide the children with a warm and comfortable home. Communal areas are homely and well furnished. Children can personalise their bedrooms according to their preferences. There is adequate space inside the home and outside for children to relax and play.

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

Children’s risks and vulnerabilities are known and understood. Their risk and behaviour plans are detailed and individualised. They provide clear information for staff, so they know what to do should a risk arise. Staff have a thorough understanding of safeguarding processes and know what to do if they have a concern.

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

Children rarely go missing from home, and there are very few instances when holding them is necessary to keep them safe. One child who self-harmed before living in the home has not done so since moving in. The child feels settled and secure in the home and has a strong sense of belonging. Inspection report for children’s home: 2800605 3 Staff are actively supporting one child and their parent outside of the home. They are advocating on the child’s behalf for an alternative home to better suit the child’s needs. However, the home's statement of purpose does not detail this specialist arrangement.

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

The staff consistently promote positive behaviour. There are clear boundaries, routines and expectations in place, which the children respond well to. Staff celebrate and reward children's achievements and progress. Receiving consistent praise and recognition has enhanced children’s self-esteem and confidence.

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

At night, alarms are used on children’s bedroom doors. However, this practice is not detailed in the home’s statement of purpose, and written consent has not been received by the children’s placing authority.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

The manager is caring and child centred. He is well supported by his deputy, who is also actively involved in the day-to-day running of the home. He is involved in the children’s lives and is a strong advocate for them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

There were shortfalls in management oversight before one child moved into the home. Children had opportunities to visit the home and meet with staff before moving in. However, some needs of one child were not suitably considered against the needs of the child already living in the home. This compromised the well-being and safety of children. This is something the manager had identified and taken action to rectify before the inspection.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

The manager regularly monitors the quality of care provided to the children. He ensures that records are thorough and up to date. However, on one occasion, he did not notify Ofsted of a serious incident as required by regulation. This reduces the regulator’s oversight of practice in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

Staff enjoy working in the home and feel supported and valued by the manager. They are experienced and work well together as a stable team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

The manager works proactively and effectively with other agencies and professionals for the benefit of children. One social worker described the manager as ‘helpful’ and the communication as ‘really good’.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

The manager holds regular team meetings that are structured and focus on the needs of the children. Staff reflect on their practice and discuss ways to improve outcomes for the children in their care. Inspection report for children’s home: 2800605 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions 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

The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home’s statement of purpose. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered manager must ensure that decisions about children coming to live at the home are inclusive and take into account the needs of the children who require a placement and the children who are already living there. 23 July 2025

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff— 23 July 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2800605 5 understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(i))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered manager must ensure that all the models of care provided by the home are clearly outlined in the statement of purpose, including shared care arrangements and the use of alarms on children’s bedroom doors.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(e)) 23 July 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that there is a written policy in place describing how the use of any bedroom door alarms will support the safeguarding and well-being of those living and working in the home in accordance with Regulation 24. The home should obtain written consent for any monitoring or surveillance by the placing authority at the time of placement. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 16, paragraph 3.16)

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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: 2800605 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Tranquil Children’s Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Andrew Seed Accountants, 54 Wood Street, Lytham St Annes FY8 1QG

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Inspector

Zillah Brooks, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2800605 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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