Children's Home run by Elements Care Services Limited in Bradford

Inspection report for children’s home: 2837185 1 Registered provider: Elements Care Services Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to 3 children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

This is the first inspection since the home registered in June 2025. The manager also registered in June 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

There were 2 children living in the home at the time of the inspection, and the inspector spoke with both children.

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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: 2837185 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are welcomed into the home sensitively after planned introductions. This supports a child who is new to the home to start to develop relationships with staff and the other child living at the home at an early stage. The relationships between children and staff are developing well. One child described staff as 'amazing'. Children could name trusted adults that they can speak with in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have important conversations with children to help them explore their emotions and how their feelings affect them. Children said that this helps them talk about their emotions more. These conversations take place regularly. However, staff do not always show professional curiosity to help them understand if children are keeping themselves safe.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work closely with education professionals and are good advocates for children who need support to engage with their learning. This approach provides children with the best opportunity to be supported back into learning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health is important to staff. Children are registered with dentists, opticians and doctors, and specialist services are also accessed. Staff advocate for children to ensure that they have access to specialist services that they may need.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Professionals working with the children are highly complimentary about how well children are cared for. One professional said that the staff are 'really positive' and that they 'do amazing work and go above and beyond to support the child'.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is well decorated, welcoming and homely. There is laughter heard and music playing, and staff create a positive atmosphere.

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

Staff work well together to ensure that children are safe in the home and the community. For one child, there were changes to staffing ratios to ensure that they receive a higher level of supervision and support. There are plans for these to be reviewed so that the child does not have unnecessary longer-term restrictions in place.

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

There have been no occasions when staff have had to hold or guide children to keep them and others safe. Staff are trained to de-escalate situations to help keep children calmer. Staff have also received the necessary training should the need occur to physically intervene.

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

When children go missing from home, staff respond promptly and follow agreed protocols. This includes searching for them and notifying the police. On return, staff are warm and curious, showing care for their wellbeing. Children have detailed plans that Inspection report for children’s home: 2837185 3 identify their risks and vulnerabilities. Safety plans for children provide strategies for staff to use to keep children safe and to ensure that they receive continuity of care.

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

When children struggle with their emotional wellbeing, staff try to help them to feel safe and calm. If children display self-harming behaviours, these are managed sensitively by staff and responded to effectively. Staff make appropriate referrals to relevant agencies and have discussions with children to help them understand risks and develop strategies to keep themselves safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and staff are getting to know the children well. They understand what progress children make and how to access support when necessary. This supports children's progression.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff access a range of training to help them to understand children's needs and how to support them. Leaders and managers regularly review the strengths and weaknesses in the home to identify areas for continuous development for sustained high-quality care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff supervision sessions are held regularly. They are supportive in nature. However, they do not always provide staff with the opportunity to reflect on their practice. Newly recruited staff members receive more frequent supervision and benefit from a detailed induction. This supports their understanding of their role and responsibilities.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings take place regularly. They are informative, and there is a clear agenda. The manager also uses this time effectively to provide team learning activities. This allows her the opportunity to assess the skills and knowledge of the staff and their ability to help and protect children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff said leaders and managers are supportive and approachable. One staff member said that the manager 'has been incredibly supportive and encouraging from day one'.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers work closely with families and professionals. They communicate effectively and respond promptly. One professional commented, 'Communication is timely, incident reports are detailed, and managers are highly responsive, always keeping the child's needs at the centre.' Inspection report for children’s home: 2837185 4

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff have the skills and knowledge for safeguarding, which includes being able to identify signs that children may be at risk of harm. Staff should be professionally curious and support children in strategies to manage and reduce any risks. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 43, paragraph 9.10)  The registered person should ensure that staff’s supervision provides staff with the opportunity to reflect and act upon how their own feelings and behaviour may be affected by the behaviour of the children they care for. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 39, paragraph 8.15)

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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: 2837185 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Elements Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: First Floor, Rosemount House, Huddersfield Road, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0EE

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Anthony Gallaher

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Inspector

Rachael Lewis, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2837185 6 regulates and 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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