Children's Home run by Leeds City Council in Leeds

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2611210 1 Registered provider: Leeds City Council

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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 run by a local authority. It is registered to provide care for up to four children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living at the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2611210 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Ofsted carried out this inspection in response to an increase in safeguarding notifications from the provider.

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Findings from the inspection

Due to the significant needs of one of the children, the local authority has made the decision for no other children to move into the home for the foreseeable future.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know the children’s risks well and follow the plans in place to help to keep children safe. Staff are committed to children's safety and, on occasion, have gone above and beyond to protect them and keep them safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff spoke with compassion and demonstrated a thorough understanding of children’s needs and how best to support them. Staff understand children’s missing- from-home plans and the actions they need to take when children go missing. All recorded information aligns with the children’s plans, demonstrating children receive consistent care from a dedicated team. Staff are updated about changes to children’s plans through regular team meetings and work emails.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager works closely with other agencies to support children’s changing needs. She seeks advice and guidance from these services to improve support for children. This information is then shared promptly with the team. Furthermore, appropriate referrals to support services are made for children to meet children’s ever changing and developing needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff feel supported by their colleagues, leaders, and managers. Staff acknowledged that during difficult times, the team works well together and shares effective strategies for best supporting children.

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Findings from the inspection

Children spend time with staff during activities and enjoy one-to-one time with them. Activity planners are in place, and children contribute their ideas about what they would like to do.

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Findings from the inspection

Requirements and recommendations raised at the last inspection have been met.

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Findings from the inspection

No requirements or recommendations were made following this assurance inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2611210 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/04/2025 Full Good 12/06/2024 Full Good 26/07/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 14/11/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2611210 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Merrion House, Merion centre, Leeds LS2 8LX

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Children’s home details

Registered managers: Maria-Louisa McKimm and Laura Craven

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Inspector

Gemma McDonnell, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2611210 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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