Children's home run by Inspired Care Group Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2806241 1 Registered provider: Inspired Care Group 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 provides care for up to for 2 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 in the home. The inspector spoke with both children.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in August 2025. This is the first inspection since registration.

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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: 2806241 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Two children have moved into the home and are making good progress from their starting points. Children say they enjoy living in the home and they like staff. Staff work hard to understand children’s lived experiences and consistently place children’s views and feelings at the centre of their practice. As a result, children settle quickly into the home and build trusting relationships with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children say they like their bedrooms and have everything they want and need. Photos of children with staff are displayed throughout the home, and staff support children to display family photos if they wish. However, damages that occur in the home are not always repaired in a timely manner, and one child’s bedroom was not cleaned to an acceptable standard.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to spend time with their family and other people who are important to them. Staff advocate for children and work creatively to ensure they can safely spend time with people they love. Family members value the practical support staff provide, such as transport. One parent said, ‘If it wasn’t for staff, it wouldn’t be possible.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress in their education attendance. Education needs are well understood by staff, and informal learning is actively supported in the home. Staff have helped one child make a personalised portfolio, which incorporates a CV alongside certificates of achievement. This supports children to understand the importance of education and to have aspirations for their futures.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Overall, staff meet children’s health needs. The manager works closely with health professionals to make sure health targets are met promptly. Staff share health resources with children and ensure they know how to access relevant health services. However, staff do not always consistently challenge the use of vaping, and one child has not been fully supported to understand the associated health risks.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children can access a range of activities. Staff ask children about their interests and what they would like to take part in. One child has had many ‘first experiences’ since moving into the home. Children spoke about going to water parks and rugby games alongside enjoying meals out at their local Chinese buffet. Staff help to make photo memory books, helping children to capture their journeys while living at the home. This supports their sense of achievement and wellbeing. Inspection report for children’s home: 2806241 3

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

Staff speak confidently about their safeguarding responsibilities. They are aware of how to escalate concerns when needed. Staff have a good understanding of children’s risk reduction measures and why these are deemed appropriate and necessary.

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

Staff understand children’s behaviours and associated risks well. Physical intervention has not been required because staff use effective de-escalation strategies that have been agreed with children. The manager ensures that both staff and children have opportunities to reflect following an incident. This ensures that individualised strategies are continuously under review.

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

Staff use consistent, warm and encouraging praise to reinforce positive behaviour. They speak positively about the children and are proud of their achievements and progress. A social worker said, ‘Staff model positive behaviours and routines.’

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

Staff speak openly with children about risks. They help children to make safer choices and to recognise any potential consequences of their actions. One child spoke openly with the inspector about how they are making better, safer decisions now and said that moving to the home has supported this.

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

Staff work with a range of professionals to ensure children have access to specialist support when needed. As a result of this good multi-agency support, children’s risks have reduced since moving into the home. A social worker said, ‘[Name of child] is in a much better place since moving there. There have been no missing episodes, they are engaging in education, and their physical appearance and self-care has improved.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals, family members and staff speak positively about the manager. A key priority for the manager is ensuring that children’s wishes and feelings are heard. An independent reviewing officer said, ‘The manager is passionate about advocating for [name of child] and he will voice when he thinks something isn’t right.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a consistent staff team in place. There have been no changes in the staff team since the home opened. Staff report that the team works well together, and each staff member brings different strengths in their approach with children. This has provided children with consistency and continuity of care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular, effective supervision that enables them to reflect on their practice and identify areas for development. Monthly team meetings are informative. The manager uses this time to deliver additional training and support staff on children’s lived experiences. This supports staff to have the confidence to meet children’s needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2806241 4 The manager has effective monitoring systems in place. He seeks the views of others to help him evaluate the quality of care children receive. This supports him to fully understand the home’s strengths and any areas for development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2806241 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 quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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Requirement Due date

understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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Requirement Due date

use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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Requirement Due date

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

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ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to—

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Requirement Due date

enable each child to participate in the daily life of the home. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c)(i)(ii))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that the home is decorated and maintained to a good standard and that repairs are completed in a timely manner. 1 April 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff have the relevant skills and knowledge to be able to help children understand, and where necessary work to change, negative behaviours in key areas of health and wellbeing. This specifically relates to vaping. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 35, paragraph 7.18) Inspection report for children’s home: 2806241 6

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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: 2806241 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Inspired Care Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 5 Crescent East, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3LJ

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Inspector

Kitty Wiper, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2806241 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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