Children's Home run by Bright Life Living (West Bromwich) Limited in Sandwell

Inspection report for children’s home: 2846582 1 Registered provider: Bright Life Living (West Bromwich) Limited Full inspection 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 provider. 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, one child was living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2025 and is suitably qualified.

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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: 2846582 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

This is the home’s first inspection since its registration in August 2025. One child has moved into the home, and no children have moved out.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is spacious and welcoming. It is located in a residential area close to local amenities and facilities. The home is well furnished to a high standard. The child has suitable areas in the home to access a range of toys, games and activities, providing opportunities to have fun, relax and socialise. Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom and is personalised to reflect the child’s individual tastes and interests, promoting a sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There are welcome packs and a letter for new children, demonstrating how valued they are and how managers and staff are looking forward to getting to know them and building trusted relationships with them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Leaders carefully consider relevant information when planning for new children to move in. The manager thoroughly planned the child’s move to ensure that they felt welcomed and supported from the outset. This included consultations with key agencies and school professionals, and discussions in team meetings to ensure that staff and leaders were confident in managing the child’s needs and had the necessary skills to provide individualised, high-quality care. This approach supports children to settle into their new home and helps to minimise any potential disruption during this key stage of their life.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has already begun to build positive relationships with managers and staff, who are motivated and child-focused. Staff’s nurturing and reflective responses are embedded in their practice, providing consistency and security for the child to develop trusting relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child continues to spend time with people who are important to them. Staff ensure that key relationships with trusted individuals are encouraged to provide the child with continuity. This practice helps the child feel listened to and ensures that important relationships are maintained.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since moving into the home, the child has made progress in their educational attainment. They now attend school full time and enjoy going to school, and their attendance has improved. This reflects the positive impact of the support and encouragement provided by staff and leaders. In addition, the child has recently started accessing therapeutic services in school. This indicates that the child feels safe and is able to trust the adults around them. Inspection report for children’s home: 2846582 3 There are a variety of opportunities for the child to explore new interests, sports and leisure activities, which they are engaging in well. This is promoting a sense of belonging and helping to build their self-esteem and confidence.

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

Managers and staff understand the risks posed to the child. There are clear and detailed risk management plans in place, which are reviewed regularly and provide clear guidance for staff to follow to help keep the child safe from harm.

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

Staff have access to clear policies to follow if a child goes missing from the home or alleges that they have been harmed. These policies help staff understand what actions to take if such incidents occur. Since the home’s registration, there have been no incidents of the child going missing, no allegations made against staff or complaints raised.

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

Staff support the child to develop an understanding of the strong emotions they experience and how these may affect their behaviour. Staff use the Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE) model of care. Leaders place a strong emphasis on a nurturing and flexible approach to care and are selective about who they employ, maintaining clear standards and expectations for managers and staff.

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

Staff regularly have conversations with the child on a variety of topics, providing opportunities for the child to express their wishes and feelings. The child has engaged in discussions about emotions and naming feelings, which helps the child to understand and regulate their emotional responses. This progress is recognised by the headteacher of the child’s school, who said that she has seen a ‘remarkable’ change and ‘wished all homes were like that’.

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

Staff educate the child about staying safe and understanding expectations and boundaries. For example, they explain internet safety, how to stay safe when using electronic devices and the importance of staff oversight to manage associated risks. This approach helps the child to be involved in decision-making about their safety and to feel listened to.

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

Staff and managers respond promptly with appropriate medical assistance when children harm themselves. Staff receive specialist training to ensure they respond to and manage the child’s individual needs and have the necessary understanding to support and keep them safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led by a manager who is suitably experienced and qualified, supported by an experienced and qualified deputy manager. They work well together and share a commitment and vision to provide good-quality care. They build on the strengths of Inspection report for children’s home: 2846582 4 the organisation’s culture and ethos to embed these into their practice and the running of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are suitably qualified and experienced and have access to a range of mandatory training as part of their induction. In addition, specialist training is available according to the child’s needs. Following significant incidents, managers reflect and, in consultation with staff involved, arrange further reflective sessions to consider strategies and techniques for the future. This approach demonstrates a reflective and continuous learning culture, enabling staff to understand and respond to the child’s needs with specific skills and knowledge.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are motivated, happy and stable. All staff receive regular supervision and attend team meetings, which are well organised and held consistently. This practice provides opportunities for staff to reflect on their development and skills, both individually and as a team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers’ oversight and review systems are effective. Additionally, leaders and staff work positively with other agencies and external professionals. They hold regular meetings and use clear communication methods to identify and review care planning needs and risks, ensuring the best possible care is provided for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from professionals is positive. For example, a local authority manager commented on the good communication with the home’s managers and the progress the child has made in a short period of time. They highlighted how managers and staff have quickly got to know the child and ‘seen the child’, demonstrating their child-centred therapeutic approach and commitment. Inspection report for children’s home: 2846582 5

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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: 2846582 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bright Life Living (West Bromwich) Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Peak House, Farm House Way, Birmingham, West Midlands B43 7SE

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Inspectors

Gill Rudkin, Social Care Inspector Jas Nahar, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2846582 7 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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