Children's home run by Therapeutic Care Limited

Inspection report for children's home: 2744528 1 Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

A private provider operates this home, which provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

Two children were living at the home at the time of the inspection. Both children were spoken with.

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Information about this children's home

The manager is not yet registered with Ofsted.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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outstanding

The children's home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children's home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: outstanding

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2744528 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/03/2025 Full Outstanding 12/02/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2744528 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children experience excellent, highly individualised care that enables them to make remarkable progress. They are extremely settled and consistently demonstrate positive emotional, social, and educational development. Staff know each child extraordinarily well and go above and beyond to meet their needs. Their nurturing, trauma-informed practice creates an environment where children feel understood, valued, and secure.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children's educational outcomes are exceptional. Although not all children are currently able to attend formal educational settings, staff ensure high-quality alternative provisions are in place. Children make remarkable progress from their individual starting points. For example, some have progressed from non-attendance to completing GCSEs, accessing further education and planning university pathways. For others, where journeys are more complex, staff adapt their approach sensitively to balance educational goals with emotional and mental wellbeing. This flexible, thoughtful support ensures barriers to learning are reduced and aspirations raised.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children consistently report feeling safe, included and listened to. Family members, friends and multi-agency professionals echo these views and highlight the strong communication between staff and other agencies. This collaborative approach ensures children experience consistent, well-coordinated care that enhances their day to day lives.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children are actively engaged in their local community, and their participation is inspirational. They regularly undertake charity work, including organising Easter hampers for the local children's hospice. These experiences strengthen their sense of identity, community connection and self-worth.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff excel in supporting children to build friendships and develop their independence. As a result, children invest in their relationships with both peers and staff. For example, one child has been supported to join and perform with a local band, with staff and peers celebrating his achievements in a family like way. Staff have also successfully advocated for a young person to remain in the home until 18, ensuring their wishes, feelings and best interests are central to planning.

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

Children benefit from exceptional care and support. They experience consistently positive relationships with staff and enjoy a stable, nurturing environment. As a result, children do not experience significant incidents or behavioural difficulties. Staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of each child's needs and respond with sensitivity and skill.

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

Risk assessments and safety plans are meticulously maintained and reviewed monthly, regardless of whether incidents have occurred. These documents clearly outline each Inspection report for children's home: 2744528 4 child's evolving needs and potential risks, and they guide staff in providing highly personalised and proactive care. For example, missing from home responses are regularly updated, ensuring staff have accurate information about children's networks, including friends and family members. This leads to consistent safeguarding practice across the team.

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

Staff are exceptionally vigilant and proactive in identifying and responding to any emerging risks, particularly concerning exploitation and self-harm. They have a deep understanding of complex risk enables them to take swift, coordinated action with multi agency partners and children's wider networks. This approach provides immediate reassurance and ensures children remain safe. Staff's practice is forward thinking and reflective, demonstrating a strong focus not only on children's current needs but also on their future aspirations and long-term safety. This helps prepare children successfully for adulthood and future independence.

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

Therapeutic care is deeply embedded in the home's practice and makes a significant contribution to the exceptional progress children achieve. Staff work seamlessly with the psychotherapist to deliver a highly coordinated and consistent therapeutic approach that is underpinned by a strong commitment to theory-based practice. Therapeutic language and principles are evident throughout daily interactions, creating a nurturing and emotionally attuned environment. Staff benefit from regular, well-structured consultations with the psychotherapist, which further enhance their insight and skill in meeting the children's complex therapeutic needs. This reflective and informed practice ensures that children receive highly personalised support that promotes their emotional resilience, stability and long-term development.

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

Staff's approach to behaviour is highly nurturing, restorative, and child centred. Reward is a vital component in this home, with incentives and celebrations for children in place to promote their positive behaviours and achieve their goals. Consequences are rare but when they have been used, are proportionate, transparent, and fully understood by the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is a highly visible and positive presence within the home. They make themselves consistently available to staff and children, which helps create a supportive and nurturing environment. The manager's high aspirations for both the children and the staff contribute to a culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and respected.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision and appraisal processes are effective. They are reflective, child centred and focused on developing staff skills. Staff are encouraged and supported to progress within the organisation. As a result, they feel invested in their roles, committed to the children and motivated to contribute to the continued development of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager demonstrates professional curiosity and is confident in addressing shortfalls in practice. He challenges staff practice promptly and does not shy away from difficult conversations. Concerns are escalated appropriately and addressed through Inspection report for children's home: 2744528 5 supervision, team meetings or direct discussion. This promotes a professional, open and transparent culture that reduces the risk of a closed or unsafe environment in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is a strong and passionate advocate for children. They challenge external agencies and placing authorities when their actions do not meet the children's needs or the manager's high expectations. This is particularly evidenced in the work undertaken to secure the right educational provision for one child, where the manager's tenacity and leadership were key in driving progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children's voices are central to the home's practice. The manager ensures that children are empowered to share their views about their daily experiences, as well as significant decisions affecting their lives. The manager uses their feedback constructively to strengthen practice and drive continuous improvement. When children choose not to participate directly in meetings, the manager advocates on their behalf, ensuring their views are heard and acted upon. Even when children experience anxiety about major decisions, the manager ensures their wishes and feelings remain at the forefront of professional planning.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were made following this inspection. Inspection report for children's home: 2744528 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: 2744528 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Therapeutic Care Ltd, Errigal House, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool FY4 2DP

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Inspectors

Deirdre Silkstone, Social Care Inspector (lead) Amey Henry, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2744528 8 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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