Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1225136 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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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 owned by a large national provider. It provides care for four children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, two children and one young person were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2025. The provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and Ofsted is checking that this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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Inspection date: 17 September 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 17 September 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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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: 1225136 2

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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 children who were living in the home at the time of the last inspection have remained there. One young person has recently reached adulthood yet remains living in the home until a safe move can be made to their new home. This is in the young person’s best interests and has ensured that their needs continue to be met. The manager has ensured that there is a robust risk assessment in place to support the care and safety of the children in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been a decrease in the number of incidents between children. When issues arise, staff ensure that they intervene quickly to avoid escalation. Staff now respond to children in a more therapeutic way and children are treated with respect. Negative consequences are rarely used and the manager has implemented incentives to encourage positive behaviour and engagement. However, children use vapes. While there has been some education on the dangers of this, there is not enough emphasis on preventing children from obtaining vapes.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been a recent decline in two children’s engagement with staff. However, staff persevere and continue to offer activities and new opportunities for them to try. The children have recently enjoyed a holiday in their home area, where they have been able to spend time with their family and friends.

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Findings from the inspection

The children are in part-time education. The manager has worked with other professionals to try and identify a full-time provision that is suited to them. However, neither of the children attend education consistently. There continues to be a lack of consistent structure and boundaries, which impacts on children’s attendance and engagement with education. The manager has not sought support with this in a timely manner.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager is aware of where there are shortfalls and he continues to make improvements across the home. The staff team is becoming more stable and there has been a reduction in the use of agency staff and staff from other homes.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are supported by regular supervision sessions and team meetings. The manager is striving to create consistency in practice. He places emphasis on training and upskilling staff. Team leaders attend management meetings to promote early identification of practice concerns.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff and the manager work effectively with other professionals. The manager has ensured that the care given to children is informed by their most recent care plans and other documents. Staff and the manager advocate for children, to ensure that their voices are heard. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1225136 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/05/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/12/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 28/07/2021 Full Good 02/01/2020 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1225136 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 positive relationships standard is that children are helped to develop, and to benefit from, relationships based on—

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an understanding about acceptable behaviour; and

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positive responses to other children and adults.

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

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meet each child’s behavioural and emotional needs, as set out in the child’s relevant plans;

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help each child to develop socially aware behaviour; and

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communicate to each child expectations about the child’s behaviour and ensure that the child understands those expectations in accordance with the child’s age and understanding. (Regulation 11 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(v))

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must also ensure that positive routines and boundaries are in place in the home for children. This includes steps to encourage a good sleep routine. Additionally, children must be discouraged from vaping.

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 30 October 2025 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1225136 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 4th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

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Inspector

Eve Ostridge, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1225136 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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