Children's home run by Future Proof Care Network Limited

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 1 Registered provider: Future Proof Care Network Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private organisation and provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the visit, the manager and responsible individual had left their roles. There is a part-time deputy manager in post.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out to review progress against a compliance notice set at the previous full inspection. The compliance notice was issued under Regulation 23 of The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have commissioned support from a pharmacist to strengthen medication management practices.

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This monitoring visit

A medication policy has been developed to enhance staff’s understanding and ensure safe, consistent practice in the administration and management of medication. The transition to a new medication recording system and enhanced storage protocols, as well as the introduction of detailed documentation, have strengthened medication safety and compliance.

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The policy states that two competent members of staff should administer medication. Current staffing levels do not support this requirement. Medication administration requires a risk assessment, which has yet to be developed. Additionally, the policy requires thermometers to monitor medication storage Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 2 temperatures, but there was a delay in acquiring these. No contingency plan was implemented. These gaps indicate that there must be further alignment between policy expectations and practice to ensure safe and effective management of medication.

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This monitoring visit

Staff have received training and been assessed as competent to administer medication. Staff have developed their understanding of the specific medications prescribed to the child, including potential side effects. Staff have received guidance on how to respond to medication errors and instances when a child does not take the medication. However, there are inconsistencies between the procedures outlined in the medication policy and advice provided by medical professionals. This creates a risk of staff confusion and inconsistent practice.

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Leaders and managers have developed a medication profile for the child, which captures the child’s wishes, feelings and preferences in relation to their medication. The profile fails to provide guidance to staff on the consequences of missing medication and how to support the child in these situations. Staff have taken steps to ensure that the child has access to regular medication reviews and appropriate health services to support their emotional well-being.

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This monitoring visit

Staff have taken prompt action to ensure that the child has access to the medication they require. Regular audits have been introduced, alongside management oversight, to swiftly identify and address any medication discrepancies. Guidance is yet to be developed to support staff and managers in understanding when and how to escalate medication-related concerns to external agencies.

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Progress has been made, but not all steps in the compliance notice have been met. A requirement has been raised at this visit. Other compliance notices and requirements set at the previous inspection were not monitored at this visit. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/09/2025 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 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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*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;

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 staff feel confident and equipped to apply the skills acquired through physical intervention training in practice;

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 a robust system for reviewing incident records is in place, including debriefs embedded for staff and 18 October 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 5 children, and lessons learned are used to improve practice;

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 whistle-blowing procedures are reviewed and strengthened to protect individuals who raise concerns from retaliation;

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 procedures are followed to ensure that all allegations and complaints are responded to promptly and the relevant agencies informed;

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 the home environment is appropriately adapted to meet children’s assessed needs;

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 any closed culture indicators are known and understood, and measures are in place to prevent a closed culture from developing.

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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 18 October 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 6 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. (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;

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 effective systems are established that promote collaborative working among staff, including implementing clear communication channels between staff and managers;

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 all staff have access to high-quality professional supervision that supports their development, improves the care provided to children and is recorded;

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 staff have the appropriate experience, qualifications and skills to meet the individual needs of the children in their care;

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sufficient staffing levels are maintained to meet the needs of the child and provide consistent, high-quality care;

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 systems are 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 18 October 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 7 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

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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 so that children’s needs are assessed and understood before admission;

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 individualised plans are developed for each child, clearly identifying how their needs will be met at the home;

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 all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge to meet children’s individual needs;

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 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. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 8 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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 guidance and staff practice are aligned;

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 staff understand the impact on a child’s health and well-being if medication is missed and are confident in the appropriate steps to take to provide effective support;

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 staff, leaders and managers understand when to escalate medication-related concerns to external agencies. 18 October 2025

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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 the children living at the home. 18 October 2025

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The registered provider must appoint a person to manage the children’s home if— 24 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 9 there is no registered manager in respect of the home; and

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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)) 24 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 10 In particular, ensure that any damage is repaired swiftly and children’s bedrooms are personalised and well maintained.

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*These requirements are subject to a compliance notice. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 11

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 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 - monitoring visit: 2833471 13 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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