Children's home run by Shore Care Services Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2841016 1 Registered provider: Shore Care Services Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a private company. It registered in August 2025 and provides care for up to 3 children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager of the home is suitably qualified, and registered with Ofsted in August 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

This is the home’s first inspection since registration. Two children were living in the home at the time of the inspection, and one child spoke with the inspector.

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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: 2841016 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make good progress from their starting points. For example, one child is now able to share their feelings and talk to adults in the home about their lived experiences, which has had a positive impact on their overall wellbeing. This child is also re-engaging with education. As a result, they have established positive daily routines that support their learning and emotional stability.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff demonstrate a commitment to children’s education. When children are not in school, arrangements are put in place to ensure children access education. One child has a tutor who visits the home. Another child has been supported to attend careers advice sessions, helping them to explore future pathways and make informed choices. These actions ensure that children have every opportunity to achieve their educational goals and prepare them for adulthood.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are proactive in supporting children to access activities that reflect their interests. In addition, children are supported to develop new skills. For example, one child regularly attends a local stable, where they care for a horse. Another child is being supported to access dance and art classes that they have expressed an interest in. These opportunities provide children with positive experiences, which help to develop a sense of purpose and achievement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to spend time with their families and with people who are important to them. Staff have built positive relationships with children’s family members and are proactive in planning for children to spend time with and keep in contact with their family. As a result, children are able to maintain meaningful relationships with family members, which also supports them in understanding their identity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Leaders’ and managers’ systems for planning children’s moves into the home are inconsistent. For example, prior to moving in, staff provide children with information about the home, arrange visits and provide children with opportunities to meet with staff. As a result, children are well prepared and feel reassured when moving into the home. However, leaders and managers do not always fully consider children’s individual needs and risks when making decisions about the suitability of children moving into the home. They do not consistently demonstrate sufficient curiosity or make proactive enquiries with professionals who know the children well. As a result, managers do not fully assess the compatibility of children’s needs or the potential impact on other children in the home. This has led to negative experiences for some children.

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

Staff demonstrate a good understanding of children’s individual needs and risks. Staff are aware of each child’s triggers and patterns of behaviour when they are heightened or distressed. Children’s risk assessments are updated regularly to ensure staff have up- Inspection report for children’s home: 2841016 3 to-date information to manage risks effectively. As a result, children are supported to keep safe.

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

When children go missing from the home, staff respond promptly and appropriately. Staff search for children and work closely with professionals and children’s family members to coordinate a multi-agency response. Children are welcomed back without judgement. Staff show empathy and take the time to understand the reasons behind children going missing, offering emotional support and reassurance. This helps children to feel safe, valued and cared for.

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

Physical interventions are rare and are only used when necessary, in a safe and proportionate manner to ensure children’s safety. Following an incident, staff and children are spoken with and are provided with opportunities to reflect and to raise any concerns. This helps children to understand why the intervention was used and supports their sense of safety and trust.

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

When children harm themselves, staff respond quickly and appropriately. Staff ensure that children receive the necessary medical attention and provide reassurance and emotional support. Staff work closely with children’s professional networks to review safety plans and ensure risk assessments are updated accordingly to reduce the likelihood of further harm.

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

Staff respond to children in a calm and therapeutic manner when they are in distress. Staff practice is underpinned by the principles of the home’s therapeutic approach. This approach helps staff to prevent incidents and intervene in a supportive manner that fosters positive relationships. As a result, children feel understood and become safer.

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

Staff do not monitor children’s mobile phone and internet use effectively. This limits their ability to identify and address emerging concerns at an early stage. As a result, children may potentially be exposed to risks while using the internet and social media.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led by a child-focused, committed and therapeutic manager, who is reflective and determined to ensure positive outcomes for children. His approach is embedded across the staff team, whose members consistently demonstrate therapeutic and nurturing practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has strong oversight of the home through the effective use of the home’s online recording system. In addition, he is a regular presence within the home. The manager spends time observing staff practice while also being actively involved in the care of children. As a result, he has a good understanding of each child’s experiences, needs and risks. This supports him in ensuring that the care offered to each child is meeting their complex needs while also supporting their general wellbeing. Inspection report for children’s home: 2841016 4 The manager is supported by an experienced responsible individual who is readily available to support and guide the manager. As a leadership team, they work closely and are proactive in using reflective practice to identify ways of improving the quality of care and experiences offered to children in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel well supported and speak positively of the leadership team. They enjoy working in the home. Staff receive regular supervision and training to ensure they are able to meet children’s individual needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Safer recruitment practices are robust. This ensures that staff working with children are appropriately vetted and safe to do so.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from external professionals and family members is consistently positive. They highlight as strengths the strong communication and the genuine commitment from staff to achieving the best outcomes for children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2841016 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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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

assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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help each child to understand how to keep safe;

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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that robust systems are in place to ensure that children are safe while using the internet. 30 January 2026

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The care planning standard is that children—

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

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

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

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that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home’s statement of purpose. 30 January 2026 Inspection report for children’s home: 2841016 6 (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that they only move children into the home when they are satisfied that staff can respond effectively to the child’s needs and that the needs of children already living in the home are fully considered. The manager must ensure they have used their best endeavours to ascertain and take into account all relevant information about children.

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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: 2841016 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Shore Care Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: F15 The Bloc, 38 Springfield Way, Anlaby, Hull HU10 6RJ

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Inspector

Menaka De Silva, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2841016 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under

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Inspector

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