Children's home run by Lifetime Opportunities Limited in Bolton

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060750 1 SC060750

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Registered provider: Lifetime Opportunities 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 owned and managed by a private company and provides care for up to 3 children who may have physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or autism.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, no children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2023.

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Inspection date: 18 February 2026

Date of last inspection: 20 November 2025

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Inspection date: 18 February 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 18 February 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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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 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: SC060750 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 is spacious and homely. The manager has plans to freshen up some areas of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The child who previously lived at the home on a shared care arrangement developed trusting relationships with staff. However, due to the difficulties with staffing levels and a high use of agency staff, a decision was made to end the child’s placement. The child left the home in a planned way. Following this move, the manager reflected on the child’s progress and experiences to inform future learning and development.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager worked closely with the child’s placing authority to ensure that all relevant information was shared with the child’s new placement provider. One professional reported that there was good communication and staff were proactive and knowledgeable about the needs of the child.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s plans were kept under review and risks were identified and managed effectively. Staff took all necessary action in response to an incident involving the child. The manager made the regulator aware of this in a timely way. The manager identified a lack of clear recording by staff, which he addressed with all those concerned.

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Findings from the inspection

All staff receive regular supervision and attend team meetings. The manager has recently completed additional work with staff to reinforce the importance of following children’s plans.

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Findings from the inspection

Currently, there are no staff working at the home. Several staff have left the organisation and others are working at another home within the organisation. The manager is currently carrying out recruitment to establish a suitable staff team.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has addressed the requirements and recommendations raised at the last inspection. These were all deemed to be met. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060750 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/11/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 24/02/2025 Full Good 19/03/2024 Full Good 07/03/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060750 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Lifetime Opportunities Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Windsor House, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3AT

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Shona Wands Alderson

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Inspector

Judith Birchall, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060750 5 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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