Children's home run by Blossom Care Group Ltd

Inspection report for children's home: 2817535 1 Registered provider: Blossom Care Group Ltd 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 and provides care for up to three children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered in August 2025. This is the home’s first inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home.

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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: 2817535 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since registration, one child has moved into the home. The home is warm and welcoming. The child has fun with the staff, who use a nurturing approach to care for them. This environment enables the child to develop positive relationships with the staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has not been in formal education since moving into the home. The manager advocates for an appropriate educational setting. In the meantime, staff are creative in encouraging the child to engage in learning. One example of this was project work about a country. This involved using geography, mathematics and cooking to produce a recipe. As a result, the child is learning every day.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is registered with appropriate health services. The child confides in staff when they have a concern about their health or need support. The manager resolves issues quickly and seeks referrals when necessary. This means that the child is confident that staff will respond to their worries.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff listen to the child’s views, wishes and feelings. The child’s voice is evident in the care plan and written records. The child’s views inform planning and activities in the home. The manager responds to the child’s views and takes action.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager promotes the child’s relationships with family members. The manager and staff seek to ensure that time with family is positive. When necessary, they work with agencies to resolve concerns. One family member said that they are kept well informed about the child.

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

Staff promote positive behaviour, using humour and playfulness to de-escalate situations. When consequences are used, they are fair and proportionate. There has been no need for staff to hold the child. Staff encourage the child to reflect on their actions. This helps the child to understand their responsibilities and reduce any similar incidents.

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

Staff encourage the child to take part in a wide range of activities in the community. This helps the child to understand other cultures and treat others with respect. Staff keep a photographic record, which the child will be able to keep and take with them when they leave. The child has made a card for a neighbour to celebrate Diwali and provided a food parcel for a homeless charity, among other activities.

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

The child does not go missing from the home, demonstrating that risks associated with missing-from-home episodes have reduced. There is a detailed protocol in place, and staff are aware of the risks and know what action to take if this happens. Inspection report for children's home: 2817535 3 Risk management plans are generally thorough. They are updated when new or emerging risks are identified. Staff work with children to reduce risks. For example, staff work with the child to ensure they are safe when using the internet. Staff complete direct work and check back on the child’s understanding. This means that the child is involved in reducing their online risks.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager strives to improve the outcomes for the child. An experienced responsible individual visits the home regularly, knows the child well and enjoys spending time with them. This leads to a positive culture within the staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel well supported and have confidence in the management team. They receive regular supervision, which helps them to reflect on their practice. Staff demonstrate pride in their work and dedication to meeting the needs of the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are up to date with mandatory training. They receive training that is tailored to the needs of the child. Staff attend regular team meetings, which are focused on planning and actions needed to support the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has effective management systems in place to support the monitoring of the quality of care. The manager understands the strengths and areas for improvement of the home. The manager considers the needs of the child when reviewing other requests for placements at this home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers respond swiftly to allegations. They take action when concerns are raised and report this to relevant agencies. This helps to maintain children’s safety and staff’s confidence in safeguarding arrangements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works well with local authorities. A social care professional said that the difference for this child has been ‘amazing’ since they moved to this home. They find the manager to be supportive, which helps with progress for the child, and the manager keeps them up to date with any new information Inspection report for children's home: 2817535 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: 2817535 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Blossom Care Group Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 7, Faraday Court, Centrum One Hundred, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2WX

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Inspector

Alli Tandy, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2817535 6 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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