Children's Home run by Bridgebrite Ltd in Wigan

Inspection report for children’s home: 2832299 1 Registered provider: Bridgebrite Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a private company. It provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties and may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since May 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

This is the first inspection since the home registered with Ofsted.

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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 outstanding

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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 last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2832299 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide a nurturing home environment for the child. The child has developed positive relationships with staff, which have contributed to the child’s progress and their trust and confidence to share their wishes and feelings.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to access education. Where the child has had difficulties with school, this support has helped them to leave school with exam results and celebrate their achievements by attending their prom. Staff are actively exploring alternative provisions for the child for sixth form in response to the child’s expressed views.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is supported to participate in activities they enjoy, such as boxing classes and diamond art. Sometimes, they play board games with the staff, which helps everyone get to know each other better. The child said, ‘Living here is fun. The staff are nice. We do lots of activities, and I get to choose a big one, like going to a theme park.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide the child with daily routines that promote their independence while considering the child’s individual needs. This helps the child to feel settled at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff value the child’s experience and ensure that the child knows how to make a complaint. The child is encouraged to contribute to decisions about their care, promoting active participation in shaping their lived experience through regular consultation.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff recognise the child’s strengths, support their resilience and help build their confidence. Staff use outcome tools with the child, which provides a way for the child to monitor their own progress and focus on their specific needs. This provides the child with a sense of ownership of their overall progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to see their family, ensuring that they remain connected to those who are most important to them.

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

Staff understand the child’s needs, experiences and risks, which results in a proactive safeguarding response. They support the child to understand risk through regular direct work, often revisiting topics to ensure learning is reinforced. This has helped the child to understand the value of their own safety, which has reduced the number of incidents.

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

Staff ensure that plans reflect the child’s best interests, resulting in strong multi-agency working that promotes safety and addresses vulnerabilities, particularly those linked to exploitation.

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

Staff provide a coordinated approach to care, sharing an understanding of the child’s complex needs and progress with family and professionals. The child receives continuity Inspection report for children’s home: 2832299 3 of care, easing change between people in their life. This considers the child’s needs and provides a therapeutic approach to care.

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

Staff support the child’s behaviour, applying clear boundaries and proactive strategies informed by risk assessments. This promotes a calm, therapeutic environment. Positive behaviours are reinforced through verbal praise, which motivates the child and builds their self-esteem.

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

Staff have effective working partnerships with the police and specialist services in the area, including the local authority, enabling timely responses to safeguarding concerns.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager has oversight of the staff and of the child’s progress. This ensures that the needs of the child are central to practice and that the quality of care does not falter. The manager’s high expectations are disseminated through the staff team in a constructive and nurturing way, creating a stable workforce that enjoys coming to work.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager inspires and motivates the team. Staff speak positively about the manager and appreciate their focus on learning while supporting the child. The manager helps by finding up-to-date research on important topics, such as social media trends and child safety.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive training that matches the child’s specific needs. This is supported by monthly sessions where they learn from research and practice using scenarios created by the manager. These sessions help staff build their knowledge and skills so they can better support the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is fully staffed. New team members go through an induction programme that is regularly reviewed and planned with input from the manager. The manager keeps track of how staff are doing and deals with any problems. For example, they have spoken to one member of staff about poor attendance and the impact on the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager ensures that plans for the child incorporate the needs set out by the local authority. This ensures that the child’s needs are acknowledged and understood and that staff are equipped to care for and safeguard the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff benefit from regular, reflective supervision that supports their development and prioritises the child’s well-being. Combined with an open and positive home culture, this creates a supportive environment that staff enjoy and a warm, consistent and welcoming space for the child. Inspection report for children’s home: 2832299 4

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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: 2832299 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bridgebrite Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Crows Nest Business Park, Office 1, Ashton Road, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 7XX

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Inspector

Paul McKay-Smith, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2832299 6 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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