Children's Home run by Prosperity Children’s Services Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2808376 1 Registered provider: Prosperity Children’s Services Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private company runs this home. It provides care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

This is the home’s first inspection since its registration in October 2024.

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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: 2808376 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

At the time of the inspection, two children were living in the home. Both have settled quickly and formed positive relationships with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children benefit from individualised, child-centred care that reflects their needs and promotes emotional security. Staff take the time to understand each child, enabling strong, trusting relationships to develop. As a result, children feel listened to, supported and safe.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home provides a welcoming and homely environment. It is spacious, well maintained and thoughtfully personalised, which helps children to feel comfortable and relaxed in their surroundings.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand children’s needs and behaviours well, and this supports the development of secure attachments. Daily routines and consistent care help children to make progress from their starting points. Staff promote positive engagement through both structured and informal interactions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Therapeutic support is integrated into the home’s approach. The in-house psychotherapist offers an additional layer of support when children are ready to engage. External professionals also contribute effectively to children’s care and planning, with strong multi-agency collaboration evident.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is prioritised. Barriers to learning are actively challenged by the manager, and appropriate alternatives such as home tutoring and extra-curricular activities are put in place where needed to maintain continuity. However, one child who has recently moved into the home is currently out of education. The manager needs to work with urgency and in close collaboration with the virtual school and local authority to identify and secure an appropriate education placement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager advocates for children and maintains positive working relationships with partner agencies. This supports effective planning and ensures that children’s emerging needs are identified and responded to in a timely manner.

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

Children say they feel safe in the home and can identify trusted adults who understand their needs. There have been no complaints made, and children are confident in how to raise concerns if needed.

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

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Risk assessments clearly identify both known and emerging risks, with tailored strategies in place to support each child’s individual Inspection report for children’s home: 2808376 3 circumstances. These are reviewed regularly and implemented consistently to help keep children safe.

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

Incidents of children going missing from the home are rare. When this does occur, staff respond appropriately, take steps to locate children quickly and ensure a safe return. Children are offered the opportunity to speak with an independent person following any such incidents.

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

Staff are trained in safeguarding, including specific risks such as self-harm, online safety and crisis management. Ongoing and specialist training enables staff to respond to children’s evolving needs with confidence and care.

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

Positive behaviour is promoted effectively. Staff have a good understanding of the children and respond to their behaviour in a calm, consistent and supportive way. Physical intervention is used only when necessary and is proportionate. There has been one recorded incident, which was followed by a debrief to support the child’s understanding and recovery.

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

Staff are developing their trauma-informed approach through ongoing training and are committed to reflective practice. The provider’s therapist commended staff for their dedication to continuous professional development and their focus on securing the best outcomes for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by an experienced, qualified and child-centred leader who maintains clear oversight of operations. The manager ensures that feedback from staff and other professionals is considered when reviewing the quality of care, helping to identify both the home’s strengths and areas for continuous improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that individual care plans for children are in place, regularly reviewed and clearly understood by staff. Collaborative working with other professionals allows the manager to advocate effectively for children and to challenge decisions that are not in their best interests, as reflected in the positive feedback.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

A stable and committed staff team provides consistency and stability, meeting children’s needs. Staff feel well supported by the manager and provide child-focused care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision and appraisals in line with the statement of purpose. This provides opportunities for reflection on practice and identifying any learning needs. However, records do not show how staff are being supported to deliver care that is consistent with the home’s trauma-informed model.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

A comprehensive training programme is in place, including induction and ongoing training. All staff are up to date with mandatory training, and additional training is provided to support staff to meet children’s individual needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2808376 4 Regular team meetings are held, covering relevant information, policies, procedures and regulations. Staff contribute to the agenda and use these opportunities to reflect on and refresh their practice. Inspection report for children’s home: 2808376 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should improve the quality of supervision records so that they clearly evidence reflective discussion and support staff’s professional development. Records should show how staff are being supported to deliver care that is consistent with the home’s trauma-informed model. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.2)

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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: 2808376 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Prosperity Children’s Services

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 8 Venus House, Altham Business Park, Altham, Accrington BB5 5BY

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Inspectors

Mathew Morris-Jones, Social Care Inspector Sally Mitchell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2808376 7 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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