Children's Home run by Positive Homes for Positive Futures Limited in Sefton

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2812913 1 Registered provider: Positive Homes for Positive Futures 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 privately operated and provides care for up to three children who may experience social and emotional difficulties and/or have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, three children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in December 2024.

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Inspection date: 22 December 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 22 December 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: 2812913 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

Three children have moved into the home since the last full inspection. The manager spoke to all relevant professionals before each child moved in to ensure that a wide range of information was gathered about their needs. As a result, children have experienced well-planned moves and are building caring and trusting relationships with staff.

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Findings from the inspection

The staff make good use of key-work sessions to explore children’s emotions and behaviour. These sessions have improved children’s awareness about how to stay safe online and positive relationships.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff encourage children to attend full-time education. Recently, the manager has worked closely with education colleagues to challenge an education provider effectively to ensure that one child can return to full-time education, which supports their continued learning and attainment.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessments are clear and regularly reviewed. These include all children’s known risks and give staff a good understanding of the children. When room searches are necessary, they are carried out in a sensitive way.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has taken appropriate action when there have been concerns about staff practice, and allegations have been managed in a timely manner. Leaders carry out full investigations and liaise with local authority designated officers where required.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager ensures that there are robust checks in place so that children receive the correct dose of medication. Medication is safely stored, and records are detailed. When there are queries, staff seek advice from all relevant healthcare professionals.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has monitoring systems in place, which identify where improvements can be made. Complaints are well managed and discussed thoroughly with the children in meaningful conversation records to keep them fully involved and updated.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been some changes in staffing since the last inspection. Children are supported by a nurturing team of staff who know them well. Communication between staff is effective. There are clear handovers and regular team meetings, ensuring that all children’s needs are fully understood.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, there has been one serious incident the regulator was not notified of in a timely way. A requirement has been raised to address this. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2812913 3 The manager understands the importance of training and development to ensure that staff can meet the needs of children. All staff have the relevant training they need to meet children’s needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff say they get along well as a team and that the manager is approachable and supportive. Staff benefit from regular good-quality supervision, which gives them a chance to reflect on their performance and set developmental objectives. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2812913 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/06/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2812913 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation;

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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Requirement Due date

there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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Requirement Due date

a child protection enquiry involving a child—

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Requirement Due date

concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious.

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Requirement Due date

A notification made under this regulation—

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Requirement Due date

the other persons, bodies or organisations (if any) who or which have been notified; and

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Requirement Due date

any actions taken by the registered person as a result of the matter;

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Requirement Due date

must be made or confirmed in writing. (Regulation 40 (4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e) (5)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)) 31 January 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2812913 6 The registered manager must ensure that any serious incidents are reported to the regulator in a timely manner. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2812913 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Positive Homes for Positive Futures Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Positive Futures, 181 Townsend Lane, Clubmoor, Liverpool L13 9DY

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Pamela Constance

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Inspector

Judith Birchall, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2812913 8 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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