Children's Home run by Enhanced Young Persons Care Limited in Middlesbrough

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC455864 1 SC455864

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Registered provider: Enhanced Young Person’s Care Ltd

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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 owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for up to eight children who may experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2024. There were four children living in the home at the time of the inspection, and one child spoke with the inspector.

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Inspection date: 6 October 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 6 October 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 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: SC455864 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 manager has increased his oversight of the home and has implemented changes to develop the staff team and promote improved recording and care practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s moves to the home are well planned and considerate of their wishes. The manager meets with the local authority and carers to understand the children’s needs and preferences. The manager speaks with the children to listen to their views and involve them in the planning for their move to the home. Clinical staff are used to assess the ability of the staff team to care for the children appropriately. As a result, the staff at the home are better prepared to promote a positive experience for the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are increasing their engagement in regular activities. They have been consulted about their preferences. After-school clubs and sports teams help to improve their social inclusion and personal development. The older children have increased their independence and enjoyed joint activities with their peers.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff identify concerns and take immediate action to protect children. They work with other professionals to report and address the issue. The staff work with the children to understand the actions that staff take and work through the emotional impact of events. As a result, a child understands the issues preventing family time.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers continually develop the staff in relation to the safeguarding of children. Managers use regular staff meetings and development days to reflect on incidents and identify lessons that can be learned. Policies and procedures are shared and discussed during team meetings, and learning is reviewed in staff supervision sessions. In addition, the manager and deputy manager continue their own professional development, attending an external training provider for allegations management training.

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Findings from the inspection

When children are missing from home, the staff work quickly to establish their location and return them as quickly and safely as possible. The staff work with family and friends to gather information and inform the police in line with agreed local protocols. When children return home, the staff contact the local authority to ensure a return home interview is offered. This helps them to gather information and update children’s plans.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has effective oversight of the home. ‘Line of sight’ and ‘compliance audits’ are used to review the quality of the home’s systems and processes. The manager shares feedback in weekly briefings to reflect and improve care practice and the quality of recording. Staff say the briefings are effective to ensure they have Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC455864 3 understood the information or changes required. In addition, the manager responds to external audits and addresses the actions within an appropriate timeframe. As a result, the external auditor is now identifying increasingly fewer shortfalls.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s bedrooms are generally clean and tidy, well furnished and decorated in line with their wishes. For one child, however, the staff have not established the same routine to ensure his bedroom is also clean. The room contained lots of used crockery, cutlery and rubbish from food and drinks. The floors and walls appeared dirty, and the windows had cobwebs. The child’s bed also appeared to be broken, and medication equipment was left on the floor and not stored properly. This is unhygienic and could harm the child’s health. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC455864 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/05/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/06/2024 Full Good 06/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 03/05/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC455864 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that, when necessary, they establish routines to allow for children’s bedrooms to be cleaned. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 16, paragraph 3.20) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC455864 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Enhanced Young Person’s Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 1 Fox Street, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE10 0BD

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Inspector

Lee Riley, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC455864 7 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, 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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