Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2853513 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare 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 owned and managed by a private organisation. The home provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living at the home. One child was present during the visit who spoke to the inspector.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in October 2025.

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Inspection date: 12 February 2026

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Inspection date: 12 February 2026

Judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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Inspection date: 12 February 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable

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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: 2853513 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

Both children experienced well planned transitions when they moved into the home. Before each move, the manager carefully considered the children’s needs alongside the staff’s team’s skills and experience. They also liaised with relevant professionals. Children were provided with a children’s guide and, where possible, they met the staff team before they moved in. These actions help children to settle quickly and feel safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms, which helps them develop a sense of ownership and belonging. Staff maintain a clean and tidy home environment, which contributes to a welcoming atmosphere. However, when damage occurs within the home, repairs are not always completed promptly. This does not consistently promote a high ‑ quality living environment for children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff understand the importance of children’s education. Children who are not attending formal education are provided with learning support from a learning coach sourced by the provider. One child is currently interested in building a go-kart and staff have incorporated this project into their learning. This approach helps maintain and develop the child’s skills while formal education arrangements are being sought.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager maintains appropriate oversight of incidents and ensures that children are only held when necessary to keep them safe. They review incident records and provide evaluations that identify actions to support learning and improvement. Children are spoken to after incidents to help them reflect and share their views. However, the manager does not ensure that staff receive individual debriefs following incidents. As a result, staff do not always have the opportunity to explore their concerns, reflect on their practice or consider alternative strategies to reduce the need for physical intervention in the future.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the action to take when children go missing from home. They are proactive in try to locate children, including searching local areas and contacting relevant family and friends. When children return, staff are curious about their well- being and talk to them about where they have been. Information is appropriately shared with professionals and risk assessments are reviewed to ensure that they contain the most current details.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are educated about risk. Staff take immediate action to prevent fires from starting. Staff completed room searches to remove any items that could be used to start a fire. Staff spend time with children explaining the risks and consequences of fire and they made referrals to external agencies, such as the fire service, to further support children’s understanding of fire-related risks Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2853513 3 The manager and staff have a clear understanding of children’s individual needs and risks. They spend time with children and encourage them to share their views. When children make requests or raise concerns, staff listen and engage with them to ensure that their voices are heard.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been some unforeseen instability within the staff team since the home opened, due to personal reasons unrelated to the home. The manager has taken swift action to address these staffing issues, including recruiting new staff members. Any gaps in the staff rota are covered by staff from within the organisation and agency staff are not used. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2853513 4

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that prompt action is taken to maintain the home environment, including any damage caused being repaired in a timely manner. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.7)  The registered person should have systems in place to enable to them to have sufficient oversight when staff have used restraint to hold children, this includes individual staff debriefs. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 46, paragraph 9.36) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2853513 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 4th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Beverley Williams

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Inspector

Sarah Probert, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2853513 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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