Children's home run by Your Chapter Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 1240883 1 Registered provider: Your Chapter Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to three children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in February 2025.

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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 Outstanding

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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: 25 February 2025

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Good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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Good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 1240883 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

25/02/2025 Full Good 06/02/2024 Full Outstanding 07/02/2023 Full Good 28/10/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 1240883 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a warm and welcoming home. The property is well maintained, with photos of the children displayed throughout. Each child’s bedroom is personalised and they have access to a large garden, two spacious living rooms, a gym and a modern kitchen.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s views are gathered regularly and they talk to staff about the activities they want to participate in. These include taking part in boxing and mixed martial arts and visits to virtual reality gaming centres. Children also help plan their holidays with staff and they are offered opportunities to explore new life experiences, such as hiking, visiting safari parks and city breaks.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff prioritise children’s opportunities to spend time with their families and those important to them. They support children to make friends in the local community, including developing plans with social workers for sleepovers with friends.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend education and are making good progress. The manager challenges professionals when children face barriers to education and swift action is taken to ensure that their learning remains a priority. Staff have high aspirations for children’s futures, helping them access courses that reflect their strengths and interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy nutritious meals from a wide range of cuisines. They contribute to weekly menus which reflect their dietary preferences. Children are encouraged to share one another’s cultures, supporting their understanding of diversity. Recent examples include peer learning linked to the celebration of Shrove Tuesday and Eid.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to develop their independence skills, focusing on budgeting, cooking and cleaning. This helps to prepare them for adulthood.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are well understood and they attend all necessary health appointments. One child recently received support to access a medical procedure on their eye, which helped to build their self-confidence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s emotional wellbeing is also a key focus. The provider has commissioned a therapist to work with staff to strengthen their understanding of trauma-informed practice. This has enabled staff to build nurturing, child-centred relationships with the children they care for.

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

There have been no incidents that have required the use of physical intervention since the last inspection. Staff are skilled in de-escalation techniques and receive support from Inspection report for children’s home: 1240883 4 the registered manager to reflect on incidents. This reflection takes place through structured debriefs, management evaluation and discussions in team meetings.

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

Consequences are rarely used and children benefit from restorative approaches to incidents. This helps children to repair relationships with those involved.

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

Staff have a good understanding of risk and have access to detailed, regularly updated risk assessments. These are developed in collaboration with children, placing authorities and partner agencies. This ensures that plans remain responsive to children’s needs.

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

Children’s care plans are robust and regularly reviewed. Children are actively involved in contributing to these plans, helping them understand their progress and achievements. The plans clearly demonstrate the positive impact of staff on the children living at the home.

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

Incidents of children going missing from home are infrequent. When children do go missing, staff respond promptly, often without needing police involvement. The manager conducts return home interviews and uses independent advocates to help children explore the reasons why they left the home. This enables the manager to develop solutions that minimise the risk of harm.

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

Staff receive training tailored to the specific needs of the children in their care. They deliver targeted key-work sessions to help children understand risks in the community, including those linked to peer relationships, exploitation and substance misuse.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is experienced and qualified and leads by example. She is supported by a dedicated leadership team who work alongside her. Staff report high levels of morale and say that they feel valued in their professional roles.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The staff team is diverse and benefits from a blend of skills, experience and gender. All staff have access to professional development plans, including appraisals that incorporate 360-degree feedback. This ensures that children’s voices are gathered to inform staff development. Staff also benefit from monthly reflective supervision, which promotes a culture of continuous improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Social workers and family members speak highly of the responsiveness and commitment shown by managers and staff towards the children in their care. Communication is described by partner agencies as an area of strength, with one independent reviewing officer saying that ‘communication is fantastic’.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

When children make complaints, the manager ensures that their concerns are investigated thoroughly. The outcomes of complaints are explained clearly to children so they understand the conclusions reached. Inspection report for children’s home: 1240883 5 No requirements or recommendations have been raised at this inspection.

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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: 1240883 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Your Chapter Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle SK8 3SR

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Inspector

Jon Dutton, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1240883 7 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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