Children's Home run by Therapeutic Care Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2762098 1 Registered provider: Therapeutic 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 operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in October 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2026.

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Inspection date: 5 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 5 March 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: 2762098 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

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home. No children have moved in or out of the home since the last inspection. The child is settled and has good relationships with the staff team.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff recognise the importance of education for children. The manager has worked closely with other professionals to identify an appropriate local school for the child. The child is making progress in school.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff prioritise the child’s health and responded promptly when the child became unwell, seeking medical attention without delay. They kept professionals fully informed about the child’s changing health needs. Staff have also taken time to speak with the child about the implications of their recent diagnosis, helping them understand and adjust to their condition.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child to spend regular, safe time with family members who live some distance away. Staff recognise the importance of friendships for the child. The child’s online communication with peers is monitored to ensure that they are safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessments and support plans are updated regularly and set out clear actions for staff to take if risks arise. Staff carried out a search of the child’s bedroom when this was necessary. Records reflect conversations with the child about the reasons for the search.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff regularly offer the child praise and rewards. Consequences are used to help the child understand cause and effect. Records of consequences are kept and their effectiveness is evaluated.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager understands the needs of the child living at the home and the skills of the staff team. This supports the manager to determine whether the needs of children requiring a home can be safely met.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is supported by a consistent team of experienced staff who know them well. Records show that staff use sensitive and nurturing approaches in their daily care. They receive ongoing training to ensure they have the skills required to meet the child’s individual needs. The manager routinely checks staff understanding, testing their knowledge to make sure they are confident in their safeguarding responsibilities.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are provided with regular, reflective supervision. The importance of positive staff wellbeing is recognised by leaders and managers. Team meetings are used to share important updates about the child’s needs. Responsibilities are shared Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2762098 3 amongst the team which creates a sense of shared ownership about how the home operates.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager values feedback from children, families and professionals. There are systems in place to regularly gather feedback from others. This feedback is used to recognise good practice and identify areas for improvement.

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Findings from the inspection

A previous requirement has been restated and will be considered at the next full inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2762098 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/07/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 09/07/2024 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2762098 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The care planning standard is that children—

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Requirement Due date

receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure the effective induction of each child into the home;

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Requirement Due date

plan for, and help, each child to prepare to leave the home or to move into adult care in a way that is consistent with arrangements agreed with the child’s placing authority;

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that each child’s relevant plans are followed. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(i)(iii)(c))

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In particular, the registered person must only accept placements for children where they are satisfied that the home can respond effectively to the child’s needs and children are prepared to leave the home in a positive manner.

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 5 June 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2762098 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

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

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Inspector

Anna Belshaw, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2762098 7 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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