Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in West Northamptonshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456719 1 SC456719

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Registered provider: Cambian Childcare 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 by a large national provider. It is registered to provide care for up to five children with emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There were three children living at the home at the time of the inspection. Their views were considered as part of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is led by a registered manager.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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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: SC456719 2

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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

Three statutory requirements were made at the last full inspection in May 2025. At this assurance inspection, these requirements are deemed to have been met. Additionally, a recommendation was also made, and progress has been made in relation to meeting this. The manager has implemented a quality improvement plan to support the overall development of the home and staff team. This is working well and has contributed to the overall improvements in the home since the last full inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The children living in the home enjoy a homely environment. They feel safe and happy. There is some large maintenance projects planned for the home and gardens. This will further improve the experiences for the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s placement plans are detailed and well written. They cover all areas of the child’s life. Each child’s individual needs are addressed. This includes current care needs and plans for their future.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been good progress with regards to children’s education. All children now have a school or college placement. However, the children’s days require more structure if they are not attending their identified educational placement.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s health needs are well met. This includes additional support from children’s mental health professionals when required.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand risks to children. Risk assessments are comprehensive. They are specific to each child. Staff are guided to recognise individual risks to children, as well as how to respond to minimise risks.

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Findings from the inspection

The number of children going missing from the home has significantly reduced. Staff respond well when a child does go missing. Procedures are followed, with the children’s plans subsequently reviewed and updated if required. Staff have received additional training in this area.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has ensured that staff receive regular supervision. This has improved with regards to frequency and effectiveness. It includes staff well-being and development. Staff feel supported and listened to.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff’s recording has improved. Records are now more detailed and child friendly. This is within plans, assessments and one-to-one sessions with children. New training has upskilled staff in this area. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456719 3 The manager takes any allegations against staff seriously. A thorough investigation is completed. Safeguarding professionals are involved appropriately. Children are helped to understand the outcome of the investigation. This is through a one-to-one key-work session. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456719 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/05/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 02/07/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 09/04/2024 Full Inadequate 22/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456719 5

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Recommendations

 The ethos of the home should support each child to learn, emphasising the value of independent study and reading for enjoyment. The home must make available suitable facilities, equipment and resources for learning and ensure that the home’s routines do not form barriers to children wishing to use the home resources to study. Staff must support children with home study by encouraging them to learn independent study skills and helping them to practise those skills. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 29, paragraph 5.18) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456719 6

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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, England UB8 1UX

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Inspector

Shaun Caplis, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC456719 7 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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