Children's home run by Compass Children’s Homes Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2832253 1 Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned by a private organisation and registered in May 2025. It provides care for up to 2 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

This is the home’s first inspection since registration.

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Information about this children’s home

There is a permanent registered manager, who is suitably qualified and experienced.

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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: 2832253 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is one child living at the home, who was present and spoken to. Staff provide good-quality care, and the child has a positive experience of living there. The child’s move into the home was well planned and carefully managed. This included an introductory visit and meetings with professionals to ensure the right therapeutic support was identified. Planned settling-in sessions helped the child to feel safe and supported, enabling them to establish relationships with staff and settle successfully into the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child experiences warm, nurturing and consistent care. They are settled and emotionally secure and enjoy positive, trusting relationships with staff. The child is supported to communicate effectively through a combination of verbal responses, body language and shared activities. Staff understand the child’s communication needs well and respond sensitively, enabling the child to express preferences and engage meaningfully in daily life.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is in education, and regular attendance is embedded in the home’s daily routines. Staff support the child by ensuring they are taken to school consistently. Education professionals report that communication with the manager and staff is excellent, which enables any barriers to learning or attendance to be identified and addressed promptly.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home provides a welcoming, child-centred environment. It is decorated to a good standard and includes personalised features and memorabilia that reflect the child’s identity. This helps the child to feel a sense of belonging and ownership in their home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s physical and mental health is a priority. The child benefits from regular consultation with the home’s therapist and a play therapist. Staff have purposeful and supportive conversations with the child that help them to stay safe, support their learning and development, and nurture important relationships and interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff actively encourage and support the child to engage in community and charitable activities. For example, the child has participated in the Birmingham Children’s Hospital run and volunteered at a food bank. The child also takes part in other charity events, which helps to build confidence, promote positive social experiences and strengthen a sense of belonging in the wider community.

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

Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of the child’s individual risks and support needs. They apply safety measures proportionately and sensitively. As a result, the child feels safe and is becoming increasingly safer. Since moving into the home, the child’s risks and vulnerabilities have reduced significantly, demonstrating effective risk management and the positive impact of consistent, supportive care. Inspection report for children’s home: 2832253 3 The child was initially supported by several staff to ensure the child’s safety. Staffing arrangements are reviewed regularly in line with the child’s vulnerabilities, and leaders ensure that support levels are adjusted appropriately. There is a clear and ongoing plan to reduce staffing ratios safely, demonstrating a proportionate approach to risk management that promotes the child’s independence and wellbeing.

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

Staff use physical intervention lawfully, proportionately and only as a last resort. They use de-escalation strategies effectively to reduce the need for intervention. When physical intervention does occur, staff ensure the child receives appropriate support afterwards. Also, staff seek guidance from the home’s therapist and trainer to review practice and ensure it remains safe and appropriate. The child’s wishes and feelings are considered throughout, and learning from incidents is used to inform and improve practice.

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

When the child raises concerns, leaders and managers take them seriously. They act promptly to ensure that the child and staff are kept safe, notify the relevant professionals and keep the child informed of outcomes. This helps the child to feel listened to and safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders have high aspirations for the child and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the child’s outcomes. The registered manager is child focused and leads the home very well. She is ably supported by the home’s responsible individual. Together, they lead the home effectively, which has a positive impact on the child’s care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager maintains effective working relationships with partner agencies. She sustains a high level of communication with the local authority to support robust planning and information-sharing. When a child has been reluctant to engage with their social worker, the manager has shown initiative in supporting and strengthening this relationship.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff wellbeing is prioritised. Staff benefit from regular individual and group consultations with the home’s therapist. This promotes emotional resilience, supports professional development and enables staff to meet children’s needs effectively.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report feeling valued, supported and confident in their roles. Supervision and team meetings are held regularly and provide meaningful opportunities for reflection, shared learning and development. Staff consistently speak positively about the support they receive from managers, which contributes to stable, high-quality care for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were raised at this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2832253 4

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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: 2832253 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Compass Community Ltd, 3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1PF

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Inspectors

Sharon Kaur, Social Care Inspector Hayley Booth, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2832253 6 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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Inspectors

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