Children's Home run by Blossom24 Healthcare & Training Limited in West Northamptonshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2842320 1 Registered provider: Blossom24 Healthcare & Training 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 privately owned. It is registered to provide care for up to two children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

There were no children living at the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is led by a registered manager.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, 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. Inspectors have 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: 2842320 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

The home registered on 27 August 2025. No children have lived at the home since registration. The manager and responsible individual use robust referral and assessment processes. This ensures that a child’s needs are closely matched to the home.

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Findings from the inspection

A homely environment has been created for children. Everything in the home is beautifully presented and well maintained. The use of rooms has been carefully considered for caring for children with a learning disability. Children’s bedrooms will be personalised to a child’s choice when they come to live here.

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Findings from the inspection

A thorough induction is in place for staff joining the home. It is led by the manager. This includes a good range of training. Additional training will be provided when required. This will ensure that staff are equipped to meet children’s individual needs. Staff are currently working in the providers other homes. This helps staff to be well trained and ready for children moving into this home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager uses safe recruitment processes for new starters at the home. She also understands risks to children. A detailed risk assessment procedure is in place. There is also a good assessment of any risks in the area the home is located. This has been created alongside local police and through consultation with neighbours.

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Findings from the inspection

The statement of purpose meets regulation. It is sent to Ofsted when reviewed and updated.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive regular one-to-one supervisions with the manager. These meetings include staff wellbeing, alongside reflection and practice discussions. The format prompts reviewing children’s plans and assessments.

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Findings from the inspection

Quality assurance and monitoring processes are in place. They include weekly checklists and thorough monthly manager’s audits. This ensures that the manager has effective oversight of the home. A range of templates are ready to be used. This includes care planning and risk assessment documents.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager feels very well supported by the responsible individual and the service director. She feels able to contact them at any time for advice and support. She receives monthly supervision from the responsible individual. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2842320 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Blossom24 Healthcare & Training Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 33A Wrenbury Rd, Duston, Northampton NN5 6YG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Thandiwe Murambiwa

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Shaun Caplis, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2842320 4 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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