Children's home run by Hennessy Living Group Limited in Kirklees

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC482418 1 SC482418

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Registered provider: Hennessy Living Group Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to 4 children who may have physical and/or learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

Four children were living at the home at the time of the inspection. All children were spoken with during the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 29 October 2025

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspections, the inspectors 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: SC482418 2

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Findings from the inspection

The assurance inspection took place to address specific concerns received by Ofsted.

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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

Staff understand children’s development and communication needs well. Staff speak warmly of the children and are committed to maximising their experiences. Children have developed positive and trusting relationships with staff. However, some care plans do not contain the most up-to-date guidance about children’s daily routines. This prevents staff from having the right information to inform their care of children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand children’s individual vulnerabilities and how to respond when there are concerns. Risk assessments are well written, regularly reviewed, and give staff clear guidance. This helps staff to keep children safe from harm.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are sometimes physically held to keep them safe. When this is judged to be necessary, records are clearly written and management oversight considers lessons learned. Children and staff are spoken to, giving them the opportunity to reflect and repair relationships when needed.

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Findings from the inspection

When new staff start working at the home, they complete thorough induction and training. This includes shadowing more experienced staff prior to working with children independently. New staff are supported in the home by a consistent senior staff presence. This allows them to access appropriate guidance to help them care for children.

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Findings from the inspection

When staff report any concerns to the manager, she responds quickly to understand and address issues raised. She appropriately escalates matters to senior leaders and offers feedback to staff. Any issues identified are dealt with in a timely manner. Staff said that they feel supported by managers and that communication is effective.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive regular practice-related supervision sessions. These allow staff to reflect on their practice and the effect that this has on children. The manager provides appropriate challenge and support when this is required. This ensures that staff have opportunities to discuss areas for development and agree actions.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager follows safer recruitment processes for new staff. This ensures that anyone coming to work at the home is appropriately vetted and assessed as suitable. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC482418 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/10/2025 Full Good 19/03/2025 Full Good 08/11/2023 Full Outstanding 22/08/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC482418 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that all children’s records are kept up to date and contain the correct information. This specifically relates to children’s care planning documents, to ensure that they are current and provide staff with the correct information on how to care for children. (‘Guide to Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.3) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC482418 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Hennessy Living Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Rickleton 1B, Bowes Offices, Lambton Park, Chester Le Street DH3 4AN

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Inspectors

Mark Cryer, Social Care Inspector (Lead) Gary Smithson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC482418 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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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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