Children's Home run by First 4 Care Limited in Doncaster

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2575463 1 Registered provider: First 4 Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and run by a private provider. It provides care for up to two children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, two children were living in the home. The inspector spoke with both children.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager post is vacant. There is an interim manager in place who intends to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: outstanding

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Information about this children’s home

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 has 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: 2575463 2

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Findings from the inspection

This inspection was carried out to address specific concerns received by Ofsted.

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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

Children enjoy positive and trusting relationships with staff in the home. Children seek comfort, guidance and reassurance from staff. These positive relationships help children to trust staff and deal with changes to their routines.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand and support children’s individual health and communication needs and follow their detailed plans and protocols. Managers ensure that children’s health plans are kept under review by health professionals, and this helps the children to remain in good health.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have recently supported children to take part in new activities in their local community. Children have enjoyed these opportunities, which enhance their experiences.

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Findings from the inspection

Each child has detailed plans that tell staff how to help keep them safe from risks that they may face. These plans are updated regularly and after any incidents. Managers ensure that learning is taken from any incidents and that plans reflect this learning. Staff understand and usually implement children’s plans. Managers address any shortfalls if staff do not follow them. This minimises risk to the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff rarely use physical interventions. However, they may at times guide children away from danger to keep them safe. The new manager identified that this is happening and ensures that staff record these incidents for transparency.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager reflects with staff after incidents and offers support and challenge to them. The new manager has the knowledge and skills to support staff to develop in their roles and improve ways of working with the children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager investigates any concerns relating to staff practice without delay. The conclusion of these investigations is then shared appropriately in line with their safeguarding procedures.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager ensures that there are sufficient staffing levels to meet children’s needs at all times. The manager also ensures that staff have appropriate skills to meet the needs of the children. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2575463 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

28/07/2025 Full Outstanding 05/02/2025 Full Outstanding 11/10/2023 Full Outstanding 24/01/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2575463 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: First 4 Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 16 St Wilfrid’s Road, Doncaster DN4 6AA

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Inspector

Carol Jagger, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2575463 5 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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