Children's Home run by Rainbow Retreats Homes Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2846042 1 Registered provider: Rainbow Retreats Homes Ltd

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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 operated by a private company. It is registered to care for 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties and/or learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in September 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: not previously inspected

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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 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. 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: 2846042 2

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Findings from the inspection

The home has not provided accommodation to children since its registration on 12 September 2025. This inspection focuses on whether the children’s home meets its statutory requirements to maintain its registration and is ready for children to move in.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have carefully considered the needs of children requiring a home against the skills of the staff team. The manager completes robust assessments to determine whether children’s needs can be safely met.

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Findings from the inspection

The home provides a comfortable space for children to live. Communal areas are clean and well presented. Children’s bedrooms contain all necessary furnishings and have neutral décor. Bedrooms are prepared and ready for children to personalise.

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Findings from the inspection

Some new staff have started working in the home since registration. Safer recruitment practices are robust. A thorough induction supports staff to understand their roles and responsibilities when caring for children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff complete a variety of training, in line with the homes statement of purpose. This includes training about a range of safeguarding matters. For example, supporting children who may self-harm, be at risk of exploitation or go missing from home. Staff say that this helps them to feel confident and develop their skills.

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Findings from the inspection

Team meetings take place regularly. The manager uses this time to strengthen teamwork and set out expectations of staff. Scenario-based learning is used to develop staffs skills and knowledge. The manager’s workforce development plan provides him with good oversight of the team’s learning needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive regular supervision. Managers support staff to develop their familiarity with the organisations electronic recording system. The manager discusses the needs of children who may come to live at the home with staff. This ensures that there is a shared understanding of how children may need to be supported.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has reviewed the appropriateness and suitability of the location of the home. The assessment considers the range of local services available to children. The manager has developed effective working relationships with safeguarding partners, including the police. This ensures that the most up to date information about the area is known and strategies to minimise risk are developed.

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Findings from the inspection

Arrangements for an independent person to visit the home are in place. Feedback from the independent person is valued and the manager responds promptly to recommendations made. This independent scrutiny allows for an impartial assessment of the home’s arrangements for caring for children. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2846042 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Rainbow Retreats Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 410, Daisyfield Business Centre, Appleby Street, Blackburn BB1 3BL

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Charlotte Capstick

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Inspector

Anna Belshaw, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2846042 4 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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