Children's home run by Embrace Care Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2820761 1 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Registered provider: Embrace Care 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 by a private company and is registered to provide care for up to 4 children who may have social and emotional difficulties and/or learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There were 4 children living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered was registered in January 2025.

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Inspection date: 5 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 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: 2820761 2 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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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 and children have positive and trusting relationships. Children said that if they have any worries or concerns they can talk to staff who will listen and help.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s support plans are detailed documents which provide staff with information and strategies to provide consistent care for children based on their individual needs. These documents are child-focused, and the child’s voice can be heard throughout.

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Findings from the inspection

Not all children are regularly attending school. Staff are supporting education in the home through tutors. The manager and staff are challenging education providers, virtual schools and placing authorities to advocate for children’s rights to a suitable education. Staff have helped one child to raise an official complaint to express their concerns to the relevant professionals about their lack of access to a suitable school.

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Findings from the inspection

When the manager has made the difficult decision to end children’s placements, they have made informed decisions based on the best interests of the child and taking into account other children living at the home. Following this, the manager completed reflection on the placement and identified lessons learnt with the staff team.

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Findings from the inspection

When children have raised concerns, they have been suitably explored. Staff have notified relevant professionals and children have been kept informed of the outcome of their complaint.

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Findings from the inspection

When it has been necessary to use physical intervention, it has been reasonable, proportionate. The manager completes a detailed overview of all reports and evaluates the effectiveness of the measure used; they also identify any triggers or additional support needed for the child. Staff and children have a debrief after the event to reflect on the incident.

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Findings from the inspection

When children have been missing from the home, staff have taken suitable action to search for them and to return them home at the earliest opportunity. Staff work with relevant professionals to support a safe return home for children.

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Findings from the inspection

When there have been occasions where the children have caused harm to themselves, or expressed that they are feeling in low mood, staff have responded sensitively. They have provided first aid and emotional support. Staff seek support from external professionals when needed, such as the mental health crisis team and children and adolescent mental health services to ensure that there is a wrap around approach to supporting children’s wellbeing. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2820761 3 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Findings from the inspection

When incidents have taken place in the home, there has been a robust and proactive response by staff, who have ensured that children’s welfare is promoted throughout. Staff have implemented strategies to reduce risk, and the manager has been proactive in considering and planning for any future challenges. Following significant events, the manager completes reflection with staff and identifies any key learning from the incidents.

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Findings from the inspection

There is a stable and consistent staff team. The staff team has grown as new children have moved into the home. There is a detailed induction process for new staff, and all staff have completed relevant training to meet children’s specific needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have implemented new systems for the monitoring and oversight of the home. They use these systems effectively to highlight positive practice and to address any shortfalls and drive improvements.

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Findings from the inspection

No requirements were raised at this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2820761 4 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/06/2025 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2820761 5 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Embrace Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 116 Duke Street, Liverpool, Lancashire L1 5JW

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Inspector

Katie Tomlinson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2820761 6 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspector

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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