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 registered manager had left their role. A new manager has been appointed but has not yet applied to register with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out to review progress against compliance notices set at the previous full inspection. The compliance notices were issued under regulation 12, the protection of children standard; regulation 13, the leadership and management standard; and regulation 14, the care planning standard of The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

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A new manager and responsible individual have both been appointed, and they have started to implement some change and improvement. The responsible individual has indicated the manager is reluctant to take on the role of registered manager. The responsible individual’s suitability is yet to be assessed by Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

Staff have not developed or implemented effective plans to support the child’s behaviour, needs and associated risks. Staff have failed to put in place appropriate internet safety measures. This resulted in the child accessing harmful content online. Risk assessments have not been implemented in response to this concern, which means the child still has access to unrestricted internet content. Staff have not maintained boundaries in their care of the child. This led to the child leaving the home and going to a local park during the early hours of the morning. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 2 The child’s personal hygiene has deteriorated, necessitating medical treatment to address related health concerns. The child’s parents have had to become involved in trying to improve the child’s personal hygiene needs and have raised concerns about the standard of care their child is receiving. Staff have not followed healthcare

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professionals’ recommendations to support the child’s cognitive and developmental needs.

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Although leaders have taken steps to strengthen practice in managing allegations, they have not been effective. A process outlining procedures for reporting concerns has been developed, but it has not been shared with the staff team. When an allegation was made, there was a delay in notifying the relevant agencies. Safeguarding measures to protect the child during an investigation were not considered. The management evaluation of the incident failed to identify these shortfalls and had the potential to leave the child at risk of harm. Additionally, investigations into previous allegations remain incomplete, with no clear plan in place to address any concerns.

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A fire safety assessment of the home has been completed and is tailored to the child’s specific needs. However, when there have been indications of a suspected fire, staff have not followed established safety plans. Staff did not evacuate the home with the child, and they turned off the alarm rather than following the risk assessment in place. This practice has the potential to place the child at risk of harm.

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The management team have introduced systems to review incidents and ensure that both the child and staff receive debriefs. This provides opportunity for reflection and emotional support. However, these reviews have not consistently identified areas for learning. Therefore, opportunities to improve practice have been missed.

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Some progress has been made to ensure that staff have the necessary skills to meet the child’s needs. For example, staff have received training to hold the child safely to prevent harm. However, significant gaps in knowledge and skills remain. When agency staff have been used, managers have not sought assurance they are equipped to meet the child’s needs. Therefore, the needs of the child remain unmet by staff.

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Leaders and managers have held a team meeting, which has started to improve communication and collaborative working. However, there remains a reliance on informal, individualised communication regarding the child’s care needs. Leaders and managers have shared sensitive information regarding the child with staff via text messages on mobile phones. This approach does not provide assurances that the child’s information is being managed safely. Nor does it ensure there is consistency of care provided to the child. Staff have not yet received regular or high-quality supervision.

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The statement of purpose has been updated and now reflects the care offered by the staff. Internal processes on how to improve children’s experiences when they move Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 3 into the home have been reviewed. Leaders and managers have taken action to develop an open working culture for staff to feel safe if they want to raise concerns. Staff have personalised the child’s bedroom and repaired damage in the home.

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Leaders and managers have been working with the child’s placing authority and have regular discussions. Some concerns have been raised about the standard of care the home is providing and how equipped the staff are to understand the child’s needs.

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Some progress has been made, but this is limited. Leaders and managers have failed to meet the steps set out within the compliance notices, and these have been restated. An additional requirement around care planning has been set. There is a restriction of accommodation notice in place that prevents any more children from moving into the home. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/09/2025 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 5

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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 with 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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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person;

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take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare; and

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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. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(iii)(v)(vi)(b)(d))

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 robust risk management plans are developed and implemented for each child, clearly outlining strategies 23 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 6 to help staff understand and manage identified risks and behaviours;

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 robust behaviour support and care plans are developed and implemented for each child, clearly outlining strategies to help staff understand and manage identified risks and behaviours;

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 safeguards are in place to ensure the child’s safety when accessing the internet;

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 staff follow established procedures when there is a suspected fire;

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 there are clear lines of reporting safeguarding concerns;

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 those responsible for management oversight have the capability to identify lessons learned and use them to improve practice when reviewing safeguarding incidents;

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 the home environment is appropriately adapted to meet children’s assessed needs and specialist recommended equipment is provided.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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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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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; 23 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 7 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 child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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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)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(h))

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there are establish systems that promote collaborative working among staff. These systems must ensure the protection of children’s personal information;

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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 registered provider must appoint a person to manage the children’s home if—

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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. 23 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833471 8 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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In particular, ensure that any appointed manager applies to become registered.

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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

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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 each child’s relevant plans are followed. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c))

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In particular, ensure that the child’s plans are developed and implemented and that they are aligned with the child’s individual needs. 23 November 2025

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*These requirements are subject to a compliance notice.

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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 9

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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 10 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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