Children's home run by Blossom Care Group Ltd

Inspection report for children's home: 2620184 1 Registered provider: Blossom Care Group Ltd Full inspection 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 organisation. The home provides care for up to 3 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living in the home. Two children were spoken with and shared their experiences with the inspector.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2025 and is suitably qualified to lead the home.

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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: 28 January 2025

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2620184 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

28/01/2025 Full Good 20/02/2024 Full Good 20/03/2023 Full Good 17/01/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2620184 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, 2 children have moved out of the home, and 2 children have moved in. These transitions were planned and positive. When there was an unexpected change in the plan for one child living at the home, the manager advocated for them to remain, based on their wishes and best interests. As a result, the child remains settled and has been able to build positive relationships with adults.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home provides a warm and welcoming environment. Photos of children and staff enjoying activities together are displayed in communal areas. Children's bedrooms are personalised, and children are supported to redecorate their rooms. Each room reflects their individual identities and interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff know the children well and offer individualised support. They create an open and accepting environment where children can be themselves. Children's interests are encouraged, and achievements are celebrated.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to develop independence skills appropriate for their age and stage of development. Their views are incorporated into independence planning, which is tailored to their needs and starting points. Two children shared with the inspector that their confidence has increased, and they feel they have developed useful life skills to prepare them for adulthood.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is promoted. The manager takes proactive steps to address any difficulties with attendance and maintains good communication with external professionals to support children's educational progress.

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

Children's risks are well understood and reviewed regularly. Plans are thorough and updated following incidents to reflect newly identified needs. As a result, staff have a clear understanding of the risks associated with children misusing drugs, vaping or being exploited online. Staff are confident in supporting children with their mental health, and this is reflected in a reduction in incidents at the home.

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

Staff are motivated to support children to understand risk and keep themselves safe. They have meaningful, individualised conversations with children about issues relevant to them. Two children told the inspector that they feel safe in the home and know there are adults they can speak to if needed.

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

There is a proactive approach to safeguarding. Educational resources are available to staff and children, and these are used regularly in discussions. There is effective liaison with external professionals to ensure that additional support is in place when required. Inspection report for children's home: 2620184 4 There has been no use of physical restraint since the last inspection. Staff support children to manage their behaviour and emotions safely. They adapt their approach to meet each child's individual needs. Children are treated with dignity and respect and are encouraged to find positive ways to cope with difficult emotions.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers understand the home's strengths and areas for development well. The manager is enthusiastic about staff development and has high aspirations for her team. Staff enjoy working in the home and feel well supported in their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has high expectations for the children and promotes this consistently across the team. She is focused on ensuring that children have positive experiences and are prepared for their future. This is evident in the strong relationships that children have with the manager and staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager leads by example with an emphasis on what is best for the children, always taking their wishes and views into account. The introduction of child feedback forms, completed before team meetings, ensures that children's views are central to team discussions. The manager responds to these directly with clear actions. As a result, children feel listened to and know their views matter.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager maintains good working relationships with partner agencies. Professional feedback highlighted excellent communication and a good understanding of each child as strengths of the home. This contributes to children making good progress and receiving consistent approaches across settings.

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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: 2620184 5

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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 Home's (England) Regulations 2015 and the 'Guide to the Children's Home's Regulations, including the quality standards'. Inspection report for children's home: 2620184 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Blossom Care Group Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Unit 7, Faraday Court, Centrum One Hundred, Burton- on-Trent DE14 2WX

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Inspector

Sophie Coogan, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2620184 7 regulates and inspects 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.

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