Children's home run by Future Proof Care Network Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 1 Registered provider: Future Proof Care Network Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is operated by a private organisation. It provides care for up to one child with emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

This inspection was brought forward to address specific concerns received by Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2025. At the time of the inspection, the manager and responsible individual had left their roles. There is a part-time deputy manager in post.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home. The inspector observed and spoke to the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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inadequate

How well children and young people are helped and protected inadequate

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inadequate

The effectiveness of leaders and managers inadequate

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inadequate

There are serious and widespread failures that mean children are not protected or their welfare is not promoted or safeguarded.

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inadequate

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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inadequate

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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inadequate

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

The manager did not plan or coordinate the child’s move into the home effectively. Important information about the child’s needs and how best to support them has not been shared with staff or used to develop plans for the child’s care. This has resulted in gaps in care, missed opportunities to provide tailored support, and a lack of consistency in how the child is looked after. Additionally, the home was not adapted prior to the child moving in to meet the child’s mobility, sensory and cognitive needs. This limits the child’s ability to be comfortable and safe in their environment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

Staff have provided the child with a bedroom that meets their basic needs, but it lacks personal touches and a sense of warmth. Staff do not maintain the bedroom consistently, with the bed often left unmade and the curtains remaining closed. When there has been damage in the home, staff have not ensured that this is swiftly repaired.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

The child is registered with a doctor and an optician, but there has been a delay in registering the child with a dentist. This is concerning given the child’s ongoing difficulties with oral hygiene and their history of requiring invasive dental treatment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

The child’s views are captured through ‘Your Say’. The manager does not have oversight of ‘Your Say’. This means the child’s wishes and feelings are not clearly influencing the care they receive. The child is not in education. Staff are not aware of the specific support and provision that have been agreed to meet the child’s individual education, health and care needs. As a result, staff are unable to advocate for the child’s needs or ensure that the right support is in place to promote their health, well-being and education. The child’s proposed plan of education is home tuition. This plan does not align with the child’s wishes or feelings.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

Staff are being creative to fill the child’s time positively with activities they are interested in. The child is supported to attend a youth club, where they can spend time with peers who have similar experiences and interests. The child has regular time with their family in the home and community. Staff positively support the child’s identity, which helps them feel accepted and valued and encourages the development of trusted relationships.

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

Staff do not understand the child’s past experiences and how these affect their behaviour. Managers have not ensured that staff have the necessary skills or plans in place to help them meet the child’s individual needs and manage risks safely, including if the child goes missing from the home. Although the staff are trained in physical intervention, they lack confidence in using these techniques, resulting in police involvement during incidents. This increases the risk of the child becoming unnecessarily involved in the criminal justice system. Work with the police has not been completed to ensure that the police understand and respond appropriately to the child’s needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 3 Managers have not provided oversight following incidents, including when the child has been physically held by staff. This lack of review means that opportunities to learn from incidents and improve practice are missed, compromising the child’s safety and

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

Managers have not responded appropriately to allegations and complaints. When individuals have raised concerns, these have not been adequately investigated, and measures have not been taken to protect individuals from retaliation. The placing authority and relevant safeguarding agencies have not been informed about concerns consistently. This failure undermines safeguarding procedures, leaves concerns unaddressed and compromises children’s safety.

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

Following the child moving into the home, the fire risk assessment and associated plans were not updated to reflect the child’s specific needs. Additionally, fire drills have not been carried out with the staff and the child. This failure compromises the staff’s ability to respond effectively in the event of a fire, placing the child at increased risk of harm.

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

Staff have not implemented effective online safety measures to protect the child when accessing the internet. There are no restrictions or monitoring systems in place, and the child is able to use the internet without supervision. This exposes them to potential risks, including access to harmful online content.

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

The manager has failed to ensure that robust plans for the safe administration of medication are in place. Although staff have received training, they have not been assessed as competent to administer medication. Medication records show repeated errors, delays in administration, and indications of potential overmedication. A serious incident occurred during which the child was left without prescribed medication for two days. When errors have arisen, staff have failed to seek medical advice, leaving the child’s health and well-being at risk. These failures reflect a lack of clinical oversight and pose significant risks to the child’s safety.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: inadequate

Leaders and managers have failed to establish robust systems to evaluate and monitor the quality of care provided to the child. Opportunities to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns have been missed. Incidents have not been reviewed to capture learning, which has hindered improvements in the child’s care. This lack of oversight places the child at ongoing risk and undermines the staff’s ability to provide safe, responsive and effective care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: inadequate

The manager has not provided regular, high-quality supervision that supports staff development, prioritises the child’s needs or drives improvements in care. The manager has not arranged opportunities for staff to come together as a team to reflect on practice, review the care being provided to the child or build team cohesion. As a result, Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 4 staff lack the guidance and reflective space required to enhance their practice, and opportunities to improve outcomes for the child are being missed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: inadequate

While elements of mandatory training have been completed, the manager has not provided staff with opportunities to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to provide effective, therapeutic support to the child. This shortfall directly affects the quality and consistency of care delivered to the child and is not aligned with the home’s statement of purpose.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: inadequate

The manager has not ensured that there are sufficient staffing levels to meet the child’s needs. This has resulted in an over-reliance on staff who are unfamiliar to the child, which undermines consistency and the emotional security offered. When staff from outside the home are used, they are not adequately informed about the child’s needs or how to support them effectively. This lack of continuity and preparation compromises the quality of care and may negatively affect the child’s well-being and progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: inadequate

Leaders and managers have failed to recognise early indicators of a closed culture in the home and have not implemented measures to prevent its emergence. Without proactive leadership and a culture of transparency, the child is at greater risk of receiving care that is unsafe and not tailored to their individual needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person 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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*The registered person must make arrangements for the handling, recording, safekeeping, safe administration and disposal of medicines received into the children’s home.

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In particular the registered person must ensure that—

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medicines kept in the home are stored in a secure place so as to prevent any child from having unsupervised access to them;

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medicine which is prescribed for a child is administered as prescribed to the child for whom it is prescribed and to no other child; and

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a record is kept of the administration of medicine to each child. (Regulation 23 (1) (2)(a)(b)(c))

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 there are clear procedures in place for staff to manage and administer medication safely  robust systems are in place to oversee the management and administration of medication  there are systems in place to ensure a child’s well-being is safeguarded when there has been a failure to administer medication as prescribed  staff understand the child’s prescribed medication, including its intended purpose and any potential side effects  procedures are in place to notify relevant authorities and agencies when there has been a failure to administer medication as prescribed  systems are in place to guarantee the child has continued access to prescribed medication, including arrangements for timely reordering before current supplies are exhausted 20 September 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 6  staff who manage and administer medication are competent.

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*The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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

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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;

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that the home’s day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm;

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that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health; and

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that the effectiveness of the home’s child protection policies is monitored regularly. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(b)(d)(e))

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 robust risk management plans are developed for each child, clearly outlining strategies to help staff understand and manage identified risks and behaviours  staff feel confident and equipped to apply the skills acquired through physical intervention training in practice  a robust system for reviewing incident records is in place, including debriefs embedded for staff and children, and lessons learned are used to improve practice  whistle-blowing procedures are reviewed and strengthened to protect individuals who raise concerns from retaliation  procedures are followed to ensure all allegations and complaints are responded to promptly and the relevant agencies informed  the home environment is appropriately adapted to meet children’s assessed needs 18 October 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 7  any closed culture indicators are known and understood and there are measures in place to prevent a closed

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*The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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

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lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff work as a team where appropriate;

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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ensure that the home has sufficient staff to provide care for each child;

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ensure that the home’s workforce provides continuity of care to each child;

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understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on—

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research and developments in relation to the ways in which the needs of children are best met; and

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feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received; and

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. 18 October 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 8 (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(i)(ii)(h))

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 the care delivered at the home aligns with its statement of purpose  effective systems are established that promote collaborative working among staff, including implementing clear communication channels between staff and managers  all staff have access to high-quality professional supervision that supports their development, improves the care provided to children and is recorded  staff have the appropriate experience, qualifications and skills to meet the individual needs of the children in their care  sufficient staffing levels are maintained to meet the needs of the child and provide consistent, high-quality care  there are systems in place to monitor and evaluate the care provided, and any learning is used to continually improve care provided to children.

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*The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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

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that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure the effective induction of each child into the home;

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manage and review the placement of each child in the home; and 18 October 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 9 that each child’s relevant plans are followed;

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that the child’s placing authority is contacted, and a review of that child’s relevant plans is requested, if—

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the registered person considers that the child is at risk of harm or has concerns that the care provided for the child is inadequate to meet the child’s needs. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(c)(e)(i))

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 there are robust admission procedures that ensure children’s needs are assessed and understood prior to admission  individualised plans are developed for each child, clearly identifying how their needs will be met at the home  all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge to meet the individual needs of children  there is a robust system for reviewing children’s care plans in collaboration with the placing authority, particularly when there are concerns about a child being at risk of harm or when the care provided is not adequately meeting the child’s needs.

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If the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the home—

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the registered person must ensure that the requirements of that Order and any regulations made under it, except for article 23 (duties of employees), are complied with in respect of the home. (Regulation 25 (2)(a)(b))

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In particular, ensure that fire risk assessments and plans remain current and responsive to the needs of children at the home. 18 October 2025

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The registered provider must appoint a person to manage the children’s home if—

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there is no registered manager in respect of the home; and

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the registered provider— 24 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 10 is an organisation or a partnership;

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is not, or does not intend to be, in day-to-day charge of the home.

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If the registered provider appoints a person to manage the home, the registered provider must, without delay, give HMCI notice of—

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the name of the person so appointed; and

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the date on which the appointment takes effect. (Regulation 27 (1)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii) (2)(a)(b))

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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

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treat each child with dignity and respect;

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provide to children living in the home the physical necessities they need in order to live there comfortably;

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ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to—

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enable each child to participate in the daily life of the home. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(b)(iii)(vii)(c)(i)(ii))

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In particular, ensure that any damage is repaired swiftly and children’s bedrooms are personalised and well maintained. 24 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 11 * These requirements are subject to a compliance notice.

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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: 2833471 12

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Future Proof Care Network Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 14 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire DE74 2LA

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Inspector

Laura Copus, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2833471 13 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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Inspector

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