Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Leeds

Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 1 SC428895 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare 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 privately operated. It provides care for up to three children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, three children were living at the home. All children were seen or spoken with.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2020.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Date of last inspection: 5 February 2025

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: outstanding

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/02/2025 Full Outstanding 12/12/2023 Full Outstanding 14/09/2022 Full Good 19/04/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff provide children with nurturing and positive experiences in this home. One child said, ‘I would live here until I was 25 if I could.’ Another child said they valued the home and would not change anything. Children have excellent relationships with the staff. Staff encourage opportunities that help children explore their individuality and develop their own unique identities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children make excellent progress in education. Two children have exceeded their learning goals and now attend college courses that suit their needs. One child, who remains hesitant about education, values the learning activities staff go to great lengths to organise in the home. Staff effectively adapt their approaches so that all children learn at a pace that works for each child’s circumstances.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children make strong progress in their physical and emotional health. Staff have worked consistently with two of the children to build trust in professionals. As a result, children have attended health appointments and received treatment from the optician, dentist and doctor which has improved their physical well-being. Staff provide guidance on safe sexual health that supports children to make informed and responsible choices. Staff have arranged appropriate clinical assessments for two children to ensure they receive tailored specialist support.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff provide children with varied and purposeful activities that build essential life skills. Children learn to cook, learn how to clean their home and keep active. They also take part in seasonal and personal celebrations, go on holidays and have their friends visit the home to socialise.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff help children understand and experience what positive relationships look like. Through consistent education and example, staff teach children how to build trust and communicate effectively and safely with others. Children now talk confidently with staff, showing significant progress from when they first moved into the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff consistently encourage children to become independent. Children contribute to decisions about their care and futures. When children move on from the home, staff handle this with sensitivity, ensuring children’s feelings are respected.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff and managers find meaningful ways to collect feedback from children. Feedback is responded to quickly which makes children feel heard. Children shape what their daily life looks like, and this results in excellent outcomes for them.

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

Staff carry out thorough investigations if children are involved in any risk-taking behaviours. The manager coordinates a multi-agency response, ensuring all relevant Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 4 professionals are informed. Staff work well with agencies to plan, so that children are kept safer and are well supported.

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

Staff also have informative discussions with children about risks to keep children safer. Staff escalate new risks identified, ensuring appropriate action is taken. These discussions help children understand what staff are worried about and this helps maintain children’s safety.

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

Staff use a non-punitive approach to children’s behaviour. Staff provide positive praise, guidance, and learning opportunities to address any unwanted behaviour. Consequences are used sparingly and reviewed to ensure they remain as least restrictive as possible.

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

Children rarely go missing from the home. Staff respond promptly when children do, maintaining contact to check their welfare. Staff monitor children’s connections with peers and acquaintances, helping locate them quickly when needed.

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

The risk assessment for one child did not outline actions for substance misuse. Staff lacked a formal protocol, and medical advice was not sought during an incident. This exposed the child to unnecessary risk. Managers introduced a clear process and took immediate safety measures after the event.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff and children have strong relationships with the manager and deputy. Staff say they are well supported through supervision sessions and regular team meetings. The manager advocates on behalf of staff and children and provides effective professional challenge when needed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager works proactively with professionals from other agencies. Professionals describe these working relationships as constructive and effective. Children’s views are central to the home’s practice and directly influence decisions about children’s care. The manager ensures that children’s wishes are heard and acted on, and this secures positive outcomes for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager ensures that staff set realistic and attainable goals for children. The manager identifies next steps clearly, ensuring plans remain achievable and focused. Staff hold open discussions with children when goals are not being met. Staff use supportive language to have sensitive conversations that support children to make progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers understand children’s plans and take a multi-agency approach. This supports staff to help children to achieve important milestones and goals. Leaders and managers monitor children’s progress and demonstrate the positive impact of living in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive extensive training specific to children’s needs, ensuring consistent staff practice. Staff provide effective support to meet children’s individual needs. Clear lines of Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 5 responsibility and accountability give staff shared ownership of ensuring quality care is provided to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers encourage staff to proactively work with local communities and organisations. Staff support children to use local facilities and participate in community activities. These opportunities help children develop a sense of belonging, security, and purpose.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is receptive to feedback and eager to learn, using this to drive ongoing improvements in the home. Clear arrangements are in place to further develop and personalise the children’s environment. The home maintains a warm, homely feel, and the manager is keen to develop this for the further benefit of children and staff. Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 6

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Statutory requirement

This section sets out the actions that the registered person 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 must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

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. (Regulation 12 (2)(a)(i))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure all relevant information and arrangements known to reduce risk of harm to children are included in children’s plans so that staff can identify and act on these risks. 12 November 2025

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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: SC428895 7

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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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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Joanne O’Donnell

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Inspector

Vikki Thwaites, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC428895 8 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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