Children's Home run by Fairfield Residential Limited in Trafford

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC387148 1 SC387148

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Registered provider: Fairfield Residential 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 provides care for up to five children with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders. The home is run by a private company and provides education on site at a registered school.

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Information about this children’s home

The inspector focused solely on inspecting the social care provision at this setting. At the time of the inspection, five children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2015.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 3 September 2025

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, 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. 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC387148 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 inspector observed all five children during the inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been no children move into or out of the home since the last inspection. Children were off school and enjoying their Christmas holidays. One child’s parent was visiting and said that the staff were ‘incredible.’ Children have taken part in lots of activities on the lead up to Christmas that have been well thought out and individualised. Staff spoke proudly of how children are working well towards their individual targets.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff enable children to develop their communication skills and share their views, wishes and feelings in ways that they understand. The staff are creative and offer the children fun activities whilst creating learning opportunities. However, the manager does not obtain the children’s views for the quality of care review which is a missed opportunity to make improvements.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are now supported to follow their physiotherapy plans and are much happier to engage with these and there have been positive improvements in children’s strength. When children self-injure the staff now ensure that appropriate medical advice is sought to ensure the children’s well-being.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been one medication error since the last inspection. This was managed well and appropriate advice sought. These improvements to staff practice and manager oversight mean that children’s health and wellbeing are understood by the staff and appropriate action is taken when concerns arise.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager now understands the actions that need to be taken should a staff member raise concerns about a colleague. Previous complaints have now been thoroughly investigated.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been three incidents of restraint since the last inspection. These have been appropriate and clearly recorded, with an evaluation by the manager. Multi- agency discussions around the use of restrictive practices ensure that interventions are effective and explore how they can be reduced.

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Findings from the inspection

Members of the senior management team have supported the manager and the staff to improve through several detailed audits that set clear action points. In addition, regular team meetings and training have supported the staff to develop their knowledge and skills.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff supervision sessions are now more structured and evidence supervisees contributions and reflections. The staff spoke to say that they find the new sessions Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC387148 3 supportive. The manager has informed Ofsted of notifiable events. This ensures that the regulator has an oversight of what is happening for children living in the home. However, the manager does not always support the independent person to speak with the children’s families. This is a missed opportunity to obtain important feedback. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC387148 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/09/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 03/10/2024 Full Good 14/11/2023 Full Good 20/09/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC387148 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that children’s views on the care they receive is included in the quality of care review. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 64, paragraph 15.2)  The registered person should ensure that as part of their visit the independent person obtains feedback from the children’s family. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 65, paragraph 15.5) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC387148 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Fairfield Residential Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 108 Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0JJ

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Inspector

Kerri Lynch, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC387148 7 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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