Children's Home run by Care2Care Children’s Home Ltd in Warwickshire

Inspection report for children's home: 2768643 1 Registered provider: Care2Care Children's Home Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private organisation. The home provides care for up to three children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home was registered in January 2025.

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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 the home opened: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2768643 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home. Since registration, two children have moved into the home and one has moved out. Transition planning has varied in quality; however, in both cases, staff made concerted efforts to support and prepare children for their move.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child currently living in the home appears settled and is forming positive, trusting relationships with the adults who care for them. Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of the child’s day-to-day needs. Consistent routines and clear boundaries contribute to the child feeling safe and secure.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made notable educational progress from their starting point. They attend school regularly and engage positively with their learning. Staff work collaboratively with education professionals to support attendance and ensure that the child is prepared for the school day. School staff describe communication with the home as ‘excellent’ and commend staff for delivering ‘personalised support’ and for adapting approaches to ensure that the child feels valued and included.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand and promote the child’s preferred method of communication. As the child benefits from visual prompts, staff have created personalised, colourful timetables and planners that support the child’s understanding of daily routines. For example, one timetable details which staff member will take and collect the child from school each day, offering reassurance and predictability.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff place the child at the centre of their practice. Through nurturing relationships, they support the child in developing strategies to manage complex emotions safely.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is supported to build age-appropriate independence while being protected from risk. They are encouraged to participate in daily activities, such as meal preparation, tidying their room and managing personal hygiene. Staff ensure that the child has access to the items they need to care for themselves.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff facilitate meaningful contact between the child and those who are important to them. They work closely with the child’s social worker and parent to ensure that family time is well planned and child centred. These experiences are highly positive and contribute significantly to the child’s emotional well-being and developing sense of identity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is located in a quiet, calming area. It is well maintained and provides a comfortable environment. There are dedicated spaces for the child to relax, play and be creative. The child is supported to personalise their bedroom. When the child chose a new colour scheme, staff responded promptly, decorating the room in the child's absence as a gesture of care and attention. Inspection report for children’s home: 2768643 3

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

Staff have a clear understanding of the risks associated with the child. Risk assessments are regularly reviewed and address known vulnerabilities effectively. Individualised care plans help to reduce the likelihood of harm, with evidence demonstrating that these are working well in practice. Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, which are consistently followed. Relevant external agencies and professionals are informed and updated in a timely manner.

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

When physical restraint is used, it is proportionate and implemented only to protect the child, staff or others. Following such incidents, procedures are followed, including debriefs with the child and staff, and detailed incident records. However, the recording of debrief dates and incident logs is not consistently maintained.

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

Children are treated with dignity and respect. Staff demonstrate an awareness of the emotional drivers behind behaviour and the effects of past trauma on a child’s self- esteem, emotional well-being and conduct. Positive behaviour is promoted through consistent, empathetic support. Staff apply the principles of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) effectively as a de-escalation technique and to help children consider alternative responses. For instance, when a child has used discriminatory language, staff have responded with empathy and curiosity, supporting the child to explore the impact of their words on others.

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

Collaborative working with the wider professional network is strong. Positive feedback from external agencies reflects the home’s commitment to partnership working. Notifications of significant events are submitted promptly to all relevant professionals.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have high aspirations for what children can achieve. Staff are well supported and equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver consistently high standards of care. Training and development opportunities are relevant and effective, with particular attention given to ensuring that staff are able to meet the specific needs of each child. However, training records do not consistently capture the dates of completion, which limits oversight of staff development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

When a child left the home unexpectedly, leaders and managers undertook reflective practice to evaluate the circumstances. A thorough review of decision-making and lessons learned informed improvements to the home's admission processes. These reflections have positively influenced the quality of care provided to the child currently living in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Recruitment processes are generally robust and safe. However, gaps in employment history are not always fully explored during the selection process. Inspection report for children’s home: 2768643 4 Staff report high levels of job satisfaction and feel well supported by leaders and managers. They benefit from regular, good-quality supervision, which is used to reflect on practice, assess the care provided to children and identify professional development needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Regular team meetings provide an inclusive and supportive forum. Leaders and managers use these meetings to acknowledge challenges and recognise staff contributions. For example, the team was commended for its commitment and resilience when supporting a child with complex and demanding needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2768643 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff are familiar with the home's policies on record-keeping and understand the importance of careful, objective and clear recording. Staff should record information on individual children in a non-stigmatising way that distinguishes between fact, opinion and third-party information. Information about the child must always be recorded in a way that will be helpful to the child. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 62, paragraph 14.4)

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Recommendations

 The registered person is responsible for maintaining good employment practice. They must ensure that recruitment (and supervision and performance management of staff) safeguards children and minimises potential risks to them. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 61, paragraph 13.1).

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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: 2768643 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Care2Care Children’s Home Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Room 147, 981 Great West Road, Brentford TW8 9DN

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Inspector

Becky Rutter, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2768643 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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