Children's home run by Fosse Children Services Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2824779 1 Registered provider: Fosse Children Services

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Full inspection 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 company. It offers care for up to two children who may have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since April 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home and contributed to the inspection.

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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: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2824779 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made significant progress when measured against their starting point of moving into the home. Staff are aspirational for the child and celebrate their achievements and successes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the child’s individual needs and provide consistent, nurturing care that helps the child to feel safe. Staff know the child’s preferred methods of communication well and have supported the child to develop a wider range of communication styles. This has resulted in a noticeable increase in the child’s spoken vocabulary and expressive communication.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff build positive relationships with the child’s family, which supports family time to take place naturally within the home environment and local community. Staff ensure the child’s family are updated and informed about their child’s care, with written reports being translated into the family’s first language to support effective communication.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff offer the child new and meaningful experiences. Staff are proactive in ensuring the child has opportunities to engage in the local community and participate in activities that support their development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff advocate for the child well, ensuring the child’s voice is central to all aspects of their care and planning. Staff also support the child to access independent advocacy, supporting their right to be heard and involved in decisions that impact them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child’s education well by taking a flexible and creative approach in line with the child’s needs. Staff ensure the child has a structured routine and learning opportunities, advocating for their education needs and working collaboratively with education partners.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager undertakes thorough assessment and planning when considering a child to move into the home. The manager’s decision-making is child centred, and this is evident in the thoughtful and considered approach taken in preparing both the child and staff for the child’s move into the home.

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

Care plans and risk assessments are detailed and complement one another effectively. These documents provide clear guidance to staff, enabling them to understand and meet the child’s individual needs safely and consistently.

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

Staff understand the child’s behaviours well and care for the child in line with their care plan. Staff support the child to better understand their emotions and how these Inspection report for children’s home: 2824779 3 relate to their behaviours. Through consistent care and emotional support, the child is beginning to recognise how to express their feelings more positively and safely.

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

Staff are reflective in their practice and use opportunities to learn from incidents. When the child has found something difficult, staff take time to consider what could be improved and make necessary adjustments, such as improving routines or approaches, to better meet the child’s needs.

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

When incidents occur, staff respond in line with the child’s care plan. Staff use de- escalation techniques effectively and only use physical intervention when necessary and proportionate. However, the manager’s oversight of incidents and debriefs with staff is not consistently recorded.

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

Leaders and managers have swiftly identified and addressed medication errors. The manager has taken effective action, introducing improved recording and reporting systems to strengthen and improve medication practice. Staff report that the new process is clearer and supportive.

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

Recruitment checks are thorough and in line with safer recruitment guidance.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager develops strong, positive relationships with the child’s wider professional and family network. This collaborative approach ensures consistent communication, shared planning and a coordinated focus on achieving the best outcomes for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager responds promptly and effectively to complaints raised by individuals external to the home. The manager’s use of restorative practice has helped rebuild relationships, promote understanding and agree constructive ways forward following the resolution of a complaint.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report that they receive positive support from leaders and managers. Regular team meetings and supervision sessions provide staff with opportunities for discussion, learning and guidance. Staff describe these sessions as supportive and inclusive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers promote an open and transparent culture within the home. Staff report a strong sense of teamwork and cohesion, with everyone working together in the child’s best interests. This culture supports honesty, mutual respect and shared responsibility across the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are aspirational, both for the child and for their staff team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2824779 4 Leaders and managers are confident advocates for the child and do not hesitate to challenge or escalate concerns with external agencies when necessary to ensure the child’s needs are met. Inspection report for children’s home: 2824779 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that records are kept of the administration of all medication, which includes occasions when prescribed medication is refused. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 35, paragraph 7.15)  The registered person should ensure that there is a consistent and effective approach to record-keeping. This specifically relates to ensuring that debriefs with staff and management oversight of incidents are consistently recorded. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.4)

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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: 2824779 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Fosse Children Services

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 59-61 Charlotte Street, St Paul’s Square, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1PX

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Inspector

Chloe Harvey, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2824779 7 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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Inspector

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