Children's Home run by Oaktree Childcare Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2682141 1 Registered provider: Oaktree Childcare 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 owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties and/or learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The home currently does not have a registered manager. A manager is in post who has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Inspection date: 27 November 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 27 November 2025

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: 2682141 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

The manager supports staff to recognise and respond appropriately to incidents where the child may be at risk of harm. Staff continue to learn and develop their practice, and the child is given the opportunity to speak to a member of staff following any incidents. This approach ensures that concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

Records are written in a child-focused way and fully reflect how staff support the child in their daily life. The child’s voice is strongly evident throughout, and the records clearly detail what is important to the child, giving the reader a sense of their individuality.

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Findings from the inspection

The home has sufficient staffing levels to meet the child’s needs. While agency staff are occasionally used, these are usually familiar members of staff known to the child. Agency staff are only used for specific shifts and in response to emerging risks.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive regular, reflective supervision that supports them to understand the child’s needs. Team meetings are held regularly and promote a consistent approach to care.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff promote and support children’s education. The child attends school in line with their plans. Staff understand the importance of continuity and stability in helping children make progress in education.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff regularly seek children’s wishes and feelings, and the care provided is tailored to these and their individual needs. Children make progress in both education and emotional development. Staff engage in meaningful conversations with children about their lived experiences, ensuring they have positive daily experiences at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s individual risk assessments are detailed, up to date and kept under regular review by the manager. They provide clear steps for staff to follow, including guidance relating to the supervision of the child in line with their individual plans.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have received additional training and information specific to the experiences and needs of the child. This enables staff to have an improved understanding of how to help and protect the child effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager’s monitoring and auditing systems are effective, ensuring that staff consistently provide high-quality care. The manager and staff remain committed to ongoing learning and development to improve outcomes for the child. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2682141 3 The requirements raised at the previous inspection have been met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2682141 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/06/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 13/11/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/04/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2682141 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Oaktree Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Ground Floor, Seneca House, Links Point, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 2FF

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Inspector

Sally Mitchell, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2682141 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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