Children's Home run by Omega Care Group Limited in Wirral

Inspection report for children’s home: 2841910 1 Registered provider: Omega Care Group LTD

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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 home is owned and managed by a private company. It is registered to care for up to two children who may have social or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child living here at the time of this inspection. The inspector spent time with the child to understand their experiences living here.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager of this home registered with Ofsted when the home was registered in June 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 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: 2841910 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is warm and welcoming and was beautifully decorated for the festive season. There are photos of the child displayed around the home, and the child’s bedroom reflects their interests. Staff plans in place to provide the child with a positive and happy Christmas day.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s move into the home has been a positive experience. Since moving in the staff team have shown a strong commitment to the child and have offered nurturing and attuned care. As a result, the child has started to settle and build relationships with the team.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff team have worked hard to support the child to understand and manage their emotions. Staff speak to the child regularly about how to calm difficult emotions and use child-friendly games to help the child to develop grounding techniques.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff team ensure that the child’s health needs are met. They have successfully challenged long delays for medical care to get the child the care they need at the time they need it. When the child has struggled with medical appointments, the team have carefully prepared the child to familiarise themselves with the place where they will have their appointment, to reduce the child’s anxieties. The team benefit from input from a clinical support worker who is supporting staff to source the right assessments to help them better understand the child’s needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers and staff have advocated for the child to access education in line with their needs. Prior to moving in the home, the child had been out of education for several months. Staff and managers have completed daily schoolwork with the child to prevent the child from falling further behind. When the child started at a new school in September, the manager challenged the school about the approach they took to the child’s behaviour. When the school were unable to meet the child’s needs, the manager supported the local authority to identify a provision that could. This meant the child was only out of school for one week. The child’s new school has a good understanding of the child’s needs. As a result, the child is beginning to enjoy school.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers and staff support the child to spend time with people who are important to them, and advocate strongly for the child’s wishes and feelings. Staff support the child to spend time with family in the community and in the home. In line with the child’s wishes, they have advocated for the child to have family visit the home for Christmas day. Staff support family members to develop their understanding of the child so that they are able to meet their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Records of incidents, daily activities, and plans are of good quality. Staff ensure that all the necessary details are included, and records are written in a child friendly way. Managers have created a story book for the child to help them understand their first Inspection report for children’s home: 2841910 3 6 months of living in the home. This supports the child to appreciate all of the progress they have made and will become an important part of the child’s life story.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff take the child to various activities and encourage them to try new things. They also get the child involved in activities in the home such as baking and building furniture. This is helping the child to develop independent living skills in a fun and age-appropriate way.

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

Staff have developed positive and trusting relationships with the child. For the first time in a very long time, the child has a sense of stability and belonging. As a result, the child’s risks have reduced significantly.

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

Staff understand the child’s vulnerabilities and are consistent in their approach to supporting the child. They recognise when the child is becoming distressed and are often able to calm the situation quickly. When the child has been physically held, staff have done this as a last resort and for as short a time as possible. Staff are detailed in their recording and reflect with the child afterwards.

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

When the child has raised concerns about staff, managers have responded quickly to ensure that the child remains safe. Professionals were informed, and managers worked with the team around the child to ensure that appropriate investigations were completed.

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

When a child who previously lived here went missing, staff informed all necessary professionals and searched for the child to ensure that they were brought home quickly and safely. Staff spoke to the child when they returned home, and the manager considered what they could learn from the incident. Professionals say that communication from staff and managers is excellent.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has the experience and skills to manage this home effectively. The manager is child-centred and passionate about providing the child with the best opportunities. Staff say that they love working here and that they feel valued by their managers and the wider organisation.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular supervisions and regular reviews of their performance. These provide opportunities for staff to consider their strengths and areas for development, and to set targets for their work. Staff meet regularly as a team to discuss the child’s needs and to consider ideas to better support the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from a comprehensive training package which includes face-to-face training and reflection. The team have completed regular training that is relevant to the needs of the child they care for. The manager brings learning into team meetings Inspection report for children’s home: 2841910 4 and conversations with staff to help them continue their development with bite-sized learning.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager makes good use of internal and external monitoring. The management team maintains good oversight of the care provided to the child, and staff practice in the home. Managers evaluate incidents and records and identify learning when practice could improve. Inspection report for children’s home: 2841910 5

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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: 2841910 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Omega Care Group LTD

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 40-42 Kemble Street, Prescot L34 5SQ

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Inspector

Aislinn Cooper, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2841910 7 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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