Children's home run by Logicare Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2826496 1 Registered provider: Logicare Limited

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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 provider. It provides care for one child who may experience social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living in the home. The child spoke to the inspector.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2025.

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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 good

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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: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2826496 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Two children have lived in the home since the home was registered. One child has moved on from the home and was supported with a plan to help them understand the reasons for the move in a sensitive and empathetic way.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is one child currently living in the home. The child said that they know how to make a complaint and was confident to speak to any member of staff about their feelings. The child is happy with their bedroom, which was clean and tidy and personalised. Observations of the child’s interactions with several members of staff were positive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff express warmth and enthusiasm when speaking about the children in their care. They demonstrate a positive and encouraging attitude towards children’s achievements, celebrating milestones such as the development of new skills and growing confidence through fresh experiences. For example, one child participated in a variety of enjoyable activities, including trampolining, pool parties, barbecues and a joyful birthday celebration. When children show interest in exploring new hobbies, such as rugby, staff respond proactively by researching suitable local clubs to support their engagement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to have family time in line with their individual plans. However, one child was asked by the placing authority and the registered manager to sign a contract regarding their behaviour which was linked to family time. A requirement has been raised in relation to this.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When a child required emergency medical attention, staff responded swiftly and ensured that the child was taken to hospital without delay. Throughout the experience, they offered reassurance, compassionate care and practical support. During the child’s recovery following medical intervention, staff continued to help with daily tasks, carefully following medical guidance to support the child’s recovery.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to attend education in line with their specific needs. When children are reluctant to engage in tutoring sessions or there are additional barriers to learning, staff take a supportive approach to encourage children to take part.

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

Risk management plans are implemented and reviewed regularly. They provide staff with clear guidance and strategies to care for children safely.

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

When physical intervention has been necessary to keep children safe, there has been an effective debrief following the incident. The manager has provided a critical evaluative summary of each incident which has taken place, and reflective practice has been discussed within the wider team. Inspection report for children’s home: 2826496 3 When children make allegations, leaders and managers share the concerns with appropriate agencies, including the local authority designated officer, in accordance with statutory guidance. Additionally, the manager undertakes child-focused investigations to understand the concerns and to make improvements to staff practice.

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

The manager adopts a child-centred approach to understanding why behaviour de- escalation strategies may have been ineffective, or why staff have involved the police in managing challenging situations. This includes critically examining the circumstances from the child’s perspective to inform future practice.

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

Safer recruitment practice takes place. Leaders and managers ensure that newly appointed staff take part in a thorough vetting process so that the child is cared for by staff who will prioritise the child’s safety and well-being.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led by an experienced manager, who is child-focused and a strong advocate for children. Staff say that the manager is supportive, available and knowledgeable. Staff described the manager as leading by example.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

This experienced manager oversees the home and demonstrates a strong commitment to child-centred care and advocacy. Staff describe the manager as approachable, supportive and well informed. They highlight the manager’s leadership style as one that leads by example in both practice and attitude.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager ensures that the physical environment of the home is maintained to a high standard. Damage and wear and tear are reported quickly, and the home is furnished to a high standard, providing children with a comfortable, homely environment. A photo of the child has recently been enlarged and is due to be placed in a frame in the lounge area.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a stable team of staff in place who provide consistent care to children. Staff have demonstrated resilience during some difficult challenges. Staff remain open and responsive to the manager’s guidance, embracing suggestions and recommendations to enhance their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

As part of the home’s development, the manager is committed to ensuring that staff receive regular supervision and reflective practice. This supports continuous learning and professional development. Staff supervisions demonstrate clear leadership and decisive action when this needs to be taken.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular training to ensure that they are fully equipped to carry out their care roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. The manager has been quick to organise additional training for staff when she has identified that additional learning is required. Inspection report for children’s home: 2826496 4 The home’s statement of purpose has been updated to reflect changes to the staff team and has been shared with Ofsted within statutory timescales. Inspection report for children’s home: 2826496 5

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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

No measure of control or discipline which is excessive, unreasonable or contrary to paragraph (2) may be used in relation to any child.

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Requirement Due date

The following measures may not be used to discipline any child—

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Requirement Due date

a child’s contact with parents, relatives or friends.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that family time arrangements are not determined by the child’s behaviour. 10 October 2025

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that any sanctions used to address poor behaviour should be restorative in nature, to help children recognise the impact of their behaviour on themselves, other children, and the staff caring for them. In particular, food should not be used as a sanction to address poor behaviour. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 46, paragraph 9.38)

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Information about this inspection

The inspector has 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: 2826496 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 2 Bronshill, The Serpentine South, Liverpool L23 6XG

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Inspector

Michelle Greenhalgh, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2826496 7 regulates and inspects 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 looked-after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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