Children's home run by Prosperity Children’s Services Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2696604 1 Registered provider: Prosperity Children’s Services Limited

p.1

Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

p.1

Information about this children’s home

A private company operates this home. The home provides care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection, two children were living in the home. Both children were spoken to as part of this inspection.

p.1

Information about this children’s home

A manager has been appointed, however, there has been no registered manager since April 2025.

p.1

Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

p.1

good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

p.1

good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

p.1

good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

p.1

good

Overall judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

p.1

good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2696604 2

p.1

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/07/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 16/08/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2696604 3

p.2

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, one child has moved out of the home and one child has moved in. There are currently two children living in the home. Interactions between children and staff are positive. One child repeatedly said that they are happy living in the home.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children trust staff to meet their needs and say they feel settled in the home. When one child moved on to semi-independent living, the transition was managed effectively and with care.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment has been enhanced, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Children have been actively involved in the renovations, including the installation of a new kitchen and updates to the overall decor. Photos of the children doing activities are displayed throughout the home, contributing to a family-like feel.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand each child’s individual needs and how best to communicate with them. This has been especially beneficial given the complex needs of the two children, allowing them to progress at a pace that suits their development.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children feel valued and develop trust through staff acting on their wishes. This has led to a move closer to family and friends being considered for one child, in line with their wishes and feelings.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Although children may feel anxious about health appointments, staff prioritise their well- being and ensure all appointments are attended. These are managed sensitively, with careful consideration given to each child’s needs relating to their neurodiversity.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Specialist support from the in-house therapeutic team is available to both children and staff. This has been particularly effective in meeting children’s emotional needs, with play therapy proving beneficial.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When children have experienced difficulties in education and prolonged absences from learning, staff have advocated strongly for their right to education. As a result, both children now access learning through tailored tuition, with support from staff. The focus is on functional skills and learning through experiences. This provision is overseen by a multidisciplinary team, which regularly reviews education plans.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to maintain relationships with family and friends. When children are not having family time, managers actively advocate for appropriate arrangements.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Enhanced support and training have broadened the staff skill set and deepened their understanding of therapeutic models, resulting in a more consistent and informed approach to caring for children, both within the home and across the wider provider service. Inspection report for children’s home: 2696604 4

p.3

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

Children say that they feel safe. Staff understand risks for each child and have ensured documents are updated to outline these risks, alongside guidance for appropriate responses. This proactive approach has led to a reduction in incidents and increased periods of stability for children.

p.4

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

Although children do not go missing from the home, staff are trained to respond in accordance with safeguarding protocols. Physical intervention is used sparingly and only by trained staff, with both staff and children receiving debriefs following such incidents.

p.4

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

When children make allegations against staff, the manager adheres to safeguarding processes. Children feel valued through the manager’s response to allegations. Outcomes are communicated to the child, ensuring emotional support is provided throughout the process.

p.4

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

Staff understand each child’s needs and maintain consistent routines and boundaries that promote safety. This approach includes therapeutic insight, supporting children to cope when they are upset, anxious or distressed. This enhances their sense of security.

p.4

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

Children can identify trusted staff and feel confident expressing their views about their care. Children gravitate towards specific staff members and benefit from these relationships. Despite individual preferences, overall staff-child relationships are positive and nurturing.

p.4

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

Individual risks are well understood, and children receive support from both internal and external services. This includes interventions for a wide variety of complex care needs, some from specialist services.

p.4

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

Children are supported to engage in new experiences, with staff conducting thorough risk assessments to ensure these opportunities are safe and enriching.

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home has experienced challenges due to not having a registered manager. Nevertheless, the continued support from the manager of a sister home has been positively received. Their leadership has provided consistency in support to staff and the children and there has been a sustained focus on children’s progress. Staff and external professionals have acknowledged the positive impact of the senior leadership presence.

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders, including the responsible individual, have high aspirations for the children and the management of the home. Discussions consistently centre on the needs of the children, reflecting a child-focused ethos rather than a procedural or business-driven approach. Inspection report for children’s home: 2696604 5 Efforts to enhance staff training continue, with therapeutic models becoming increasingly embedded in practice. Collaboration with in-house therapeutic practitioners has highlighted the need for greater direct support to staff and children, including when children move into the home. These insights are being acted on to strengthen the overall quality of care.

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

While staff have had varied experiences in relation to the leadership of the home, they consistently report strong oversight and support from temporary leaders. Despite some challenges, staff receive regular supervision and feel reassured by the stability and openness of the leadership team. There is a culture that encourages staff to voice concerns and promotes transparency within the home.

p.5

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Consultation with children is broad and extends beyond formal meetings or key-worker sessions. Interactions between staff and children reflect dynamic and open relationships, providing assurance that children’s voices are heard and acted on.

p.5

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is effective challenge from staff to external agencies when children’s documentation is missing, ensuring that required information is obtained to support children’s care effectively.

p.5

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Records are of good quality, however, are sometimes not easily accessible when stored electronically. Inspection report for children’s home: 2696604 6

p.5

Recommendation

 The registered provider should ensure that records kept electronically (regulation 38) can be easily accessed by anyone with a legitimate need to view them. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 14.2)

p.6

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: 2696604 7

p.6

Children’s home details

Registered provider: Prosperity Children’s Services Limited

p.7

Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Prosperity Children’s Services Ltd, 8 Mercury Rise, Altham Business Park, Altham, Accrington BB5 5BY

p.7

Inspector

Paul McKay-Smith, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2696604 8 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.

p.7

Inspector

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.8

Inspector

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.8

Inspector

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.8