Children's Home run by Pure Care Homes Ltd in Bury

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 1 Registered provider: Pure Care Homes 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 run by a private organisation. It provides care for 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, there was one child living at the home. The inspector spoke with the child.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2025.

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Inspection date: 13 January 2026

Date of last inspection: 9 September 2025

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Inspection date: 13 January 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 13 January 2026

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: 2709434 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

Since the last inspection, 2 children have moved out of the home. Both moves were planned, and staff provided appropriate support to make sure each child had positive experiences. One child has recently moved into the home, and the manager has developed a more robust procedure to identify the child’s needs clearly and to ensure that staff have the necessary skills to meet these.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager planned the child’s move into the home positively and carefully. They visited the child in advance and arranged for the child to visit the home before moving in. As a result, the child currently living in the home is beginning to settle, and staff are meeting their needs effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is beginning to develop trusting relationships with staff. Staff provide nurturing, child-centred care and demonstrate enthusiasm and dedication. They have a good understanding of the child’s needs and respond appropriately.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has high expectations for the child’s attendance in education and works closely with the local authority and education professionals to support this. With this support, the child has started a reinduction programme into school and attends for a few hours each day to build confidence. Staff also ensure that the child takes part in other educational activities in the home when they are not in school. This consistent approach helps the child to re-engage positively with education.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s health needs are being met. Staff work closely with other health professionals including the in-house therapist to promote the child’s physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff take the time to listen to the child, and speak with them regularly to understand their views. The child said that they feel safe in the home and know whom to speak to if they have any worries. There have been no complaints raised.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff prioritise the child’s safety effectively and have a good understanding of the child’s needs and vulnerabilities. They use risk assessments and behaviour support plans effectively to guide their practice. The manager reviews and updates these plans regularly to reflect the child’s emerging behaviours, risks and vulnerabilities as the child continues to settle into the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff maintain consistently high expectations for the child’s behaviour and apply clear rules and boundaries. They promote positive behaviour and provide calm, nurturing support. Staff talk with the child about their feelings to help them understand their behaviour, and the child responds positively to this approach. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 3 Since the last inspection, there have been 7 missing-from-home incidents. Staff respond promptly and follow missing-from-home protocols, including following the child to encourage their safe return. Staff maintain clear and detailed records and demonstrate a proactive approach to safeguarding. An independent person sees the child to provide opportunities for them to share their views.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is spacious, welcoming, bright, clean and tidy. Staff have supported the child to personalise their bedroom, and the child takes pride in keeping it clean and well presented. This creates a safe and comfortable environment. The manager has introduced a more appropriate system that allows staff to put alarms on bedroom doors on an individual basis when required to keep children safe. The child currently living in the home does not require this measure to meet their needs.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager is qualified, enthusiastic, child centred and aspirational for the child. She has a good understanding of the child’s needs and is committed to ensuring that staff meet these effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has effective systems in place to ensure that she has good oversight of the day-to-day practice. She has completed a review of the quality of care; however, she did not include feedback from children or parents. This omission limits the effectiveness of the review.

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Findings from the inspection

There is a small but stable staff team in place; staff are committed and share the manager’s aspirations for the child. The manager now includes her working hours on the rota, which shows staff clearly when management support is available.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have regular supervision sessions that encourage reflection and provide space to discuss the child’s needs and risks. The manager supports staff to develop their skills, which promotes consistency of care for the child.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has a clear understanding of the staff team’s skills, knowledge and abilities. All staff complete a comprehensive training and induction programme before caring for children. This is complemented by an ongoing training and development programme that is aligned to the needs of the child living at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has taken effective action to address the shortfalls identified in the last inspection. One requirement has been made at this inspection . Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/09/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 11/06/2024 Full Good 12/04/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 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 complete a review of the quality of care provided for children ("a quality of care review") at least once every 6 months.

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Requirement Due date

In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating—

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Requirement Due date

the quality of care provided for children;

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Requirement Due date

any actions that the registered person considers necessary in order to improve or maintain the quality of care provided for children.

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Requirement Due date

The system referred to in paragraph (2) must provide for ascertaining and considering the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff. (Regulation 45 (1) (2)(a)(c) (5))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered provider must ensure that when completing a quality of care review, feedback from children and parents must be taken into consideration and evidenced in the report. 14 March 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Pure Care Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 3, 212 Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester M33 6RN

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Inspector

Simon Jones, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2709434 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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