Children's home run by Nurturing Children’s Services Ltd

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2848049 1 Registered provider: Nurturing Children’s Services Ltd

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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 private organisation. 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

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in July 2025.

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Inspection date: 13 August 2025

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Inspection date: 13 August 2025

Judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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Inspection date: 13 August 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable

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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 has 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: 2848049 2

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Findings from the inspection

This assurance inspection was carried out in response to a complaint received by Ofsted regarding children’s safety and well-being.

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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

The child was spoken with during the inspection. They spoke positively about their experience of living at the home. They expressed that they are starting to build relationships with the staff and establish trust. Although it is early days, the child feels increasingly confident in speaking to some staff about any worries or concerns they may have.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is encouraged to maintain positive relationships with people who are important to them. Family members have visited the home, helping to promote and sustain these important connections. Staff work closely with the child’s social worker, who has visited on several occasions to support the child and help them feel settled in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is well maintained and decorated to a high standard. The child’s bedroom is personalised, and they are encouraged to purchase items to further personalise the environment. This is helping to create an early sense of belonging for the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the importance of providing positive praise and recognition when children make progress. The child is involved in developing their own incentive plan, which helps encourage positive behaviours. This empowers the child to take ownership of their progress and reinforces positive choices, contributing to their overall development and well-being.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff training is up to date, with refresher courses provided for first aid and managing self-injurious behaviour. This has enabled staff to support the child effectively during challenging periods. Staff ensure that appropriate support services are in place and that medical assistance is provided promptly when required. During these times, the child has felt cared for by staff.

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Findings from the inspection

Not all children’s risk assessments and safety plans are fully up to date with all known risks. As a result, some strategies to support children are not clearly recorded for staff. This limits staff’s ability to consistently provide the best support for the child.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager is experienced in the role. He was open and honest during this assurance visit. He feels well supported by the responsible individual and maintains effective oversight of the day-to-day running of the home. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2848049 3 Staff speak positively about the leaders and managers, reporting that they feel well supported and valued in their roles. During challenging times, staff confirm that managers respond promptly and attend the home without hesitation, including during nights and weekends. This consistent presence helps staff feel confident that support is always available when needed.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has taken proactive steps to build positive relationships in the local community to help children feel welcomed. Information leaflets have been distributed to neighbours to offer reassurance that the home is registered and regulated by Ofsted. Staff are aware of what information can be shared with neighbours to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. The manager has ongoing plans to work with the wider community to further support this approach. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2848049 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that children’s risk assessments and safety plans are kept up to date with all known risks and strategies for staff to help the child. 27 September Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2848049 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Nurturing Children’s Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 45 Kennedy Avenue, Huddersfield HD2 2HH

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Inspector

Jo Birtwhistle, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2848049 6 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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