Children's Home run by Therapeutic Care Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2771219 1 Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private provider and provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At time of this inspection, one child was living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in June 2024.

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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 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: 2771219 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

One child present in the home at the last inspection remains living in the home. They chose not to speak to the inspector. One child has been supported to move out in a child-centred and managed way in accordance with their plan for independence.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, the child has begun to attend a local education provision. This has enabled them to make friends in the local area, which has aided their social development. The child has also been supported by staff to maintain their familial relationships in a safe and managed way.

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Findings from the inspection

The child currently living in the home has formed positive relationships with staff. Staff know their needs and vulnerabilities well. They support the child in a personalised way that meets their needs. Staff show a good understanding of the underlying reasons for the child’s behaviour and they work therapeutically.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been an improvement in safeguarding procedures in the home. There are now stringent protocols in place to prevent access to the company vehicle. The child’s time in the community is managed safely, with regular checks being completed by staff.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been a number of missing-from-home episodes during this period. Staff follow procedures and search for children diligently. They also work proactively with other safeguarding agencies to try and mitigate risks. Children are collected when they are ready to return home and the manager ensures that independent return home interviews are completed.

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Findings from the inspection

The staff team is stable and there is little use of staff from other homes, which ensures consistency for the child. The manager ensures that staff have the skills and experience to meet the child’s needs. The manager ensures that safe recruitment practices are followed for all new staff.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff and the manager work effectively with other professionals. They advocate for the child to ensure that their voice is heard. However, the most recent care plan for the child has not been received from the placing authority. This has not been challenged in a timely manner and does not ensure that staff are fully working in accordance with the child’s plan. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2771219 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/08/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 13/11/2024 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2771219 4

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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 care planning standard is that children—

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Requirement Due date

receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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Requirement Due date

have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

that each child’s relevant plans are followed. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that they receive the most recent care plan for the child from the local authority. 29 January 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the safer area report is used and considered when considering a new referral to the home. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 17, paragraph 3.23) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2771219 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Errigal House, Avroe Crescent Blackpool FY4 2DP

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Christopher Grindrod

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Inspector

Eve Ostridge, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2771219 6 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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