Children's home run by Positive Outcomes Childcare Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2829739 1 Registered provider: Positive Outcomes Childcare Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in June 2025 and is owned by a private organisation. It provides care for up to 2 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living at the home. No other children have moved in or out. Both children were seen and one child spoke with the inspector.

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Information about this children’s home

An experienced and qualified registered manager and a responsible individual are in post.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2829739 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children experience love and nurturing care from dedicated staff. This approach has helped children to form trusting and positive relationships. One child said, ‘Staff are perfect,’ then went on to say, ‘Staff care for me and support me; I feel safe living here.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are welcomed into the home and are provided with support and reassurance. Their move-in plans are thoughtful and well planned. Children have the opportunity to meet staff prior to moving in and personalise their bedrooms. This helps children develop a sense of belonging and feel well informed about their new environment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff show genuine interest in the children’s lives and actively support them to be involved in their care planning. This approach makes children feel valued, supported, and cared for. Furthermore, it places them at the centre of their own decision-making, which empowers confidence and inclusion. In addition, children receive regular praise and rewards for success, and these are recognised and celebrated by staff. The manager comments on each recorded achievement with warmth and pride, helping to embed a strong sense of accomplishment for children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend a range of social groups in the community, which enables them to develop their hobbies and broaden their social networks with positive peers. One child has now formed healthy peer friendships. Furthermore, children spend meaningful time with their family, which helps them maintain important relationships, strengthens their sense of identity and supports their emotional wellbeing. This has contributed to both children having more positive interactions with family.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress in their education from their individual starting points. Both have experienced barriers to learning over several years, but staff have acted quickly to implement appropriate educational plans that support their learning and help them work towards academic success. Although one child’s attendance remains inconsistent, their engagement has improved positively relative to their starting point. Staff promote the importance of education and work effectively with professionals to maintain a consistent and supportive approach.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are understood, and staff promote routine health checks and attendance at specialist services. Children are supported to be active by attending the gym and active groups such as cadets on a weekly basis. As a result, children are in good health. However, action to help children understand and reduce the risks associated with vaping and tattooing has been insufficient. Furthermore, partnership working with families in these areas is inconsistent.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a warm and welcoming home that is personalised to their interests. However, children are not consistently supported to maintain clean and tidy bedrooms Inspection report for children’s home: 2829739 3 and en ‑ suite areas, despite incentives being in place. Additionally, some areas of the home environment also required attention to ensure it remains well maintained.

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

When children make complaints, these are taken seriously and explored thoroughly. Outcomes are clearly communicated to the children, and appropriate actions are taken to address and resolve the issues they have raised.

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

When incidents of peer conflict occur, they are managed effectively. Children are supported to repair relationships, and staff continue to promote positive interactions by helping children understand actions and their impact. This approach has contributed to more positive peer dynamics, and children have recently been able to spend time together engaging in joint activities.

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

When children make allegations about their past, staff support with providing reassurance and care. These concerns are reported to the relevant professionals, and therapeutic support is offered to children, focusing on their emotional wellbeing.

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

Children are supported to develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe, including when using the internet. Staff use monitoring systems effectively and engage children in discussions to strengthen their knowledge and awareness.

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

Children are helped to stay safe through effective safety planning that is tailored to their individual risks. For children who are at risk of exploitation, arrangements are thorough, detailed and well considered. Staff have managed a complex situation well, working closely with relevant professionals and making joint decisions to promote children’s safety. Direct work has been undertaken to help children understand risks and make safer, informed choices. Staff use a collaborative and supportive approach to safeguarding, which has contributed to children making positive decisions and engaging with the agreed safety plans.

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

There have been no incidents of children going missing from home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by an experienced and qualified manager, who also manages another home close by. She is supported by an assistant manager, who is also knowledgeable about children needs. Both leaders are passionate, child-focused role models committed to creating a calm, loving home environment. One professional said, [Name of child’s] progress is absolutely fantastic. This is due to the support from staff at [name of home]. The leadership team is strong and communication is effective. I have not a bad word to say.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders work effectively with other professionals involved in children’s care. They collaborate closely with specialist services, such as exploitation teams, to explore risks associated with children and contribute to joint decision-making. Professionals spoken to Inspection report for children’s home: 2829739 4 consistently praised the manager’s strong communication skills and their commitment to supporting children effectively.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff participate in regular supervisions that support their professional growth while ensuring consistent, child-focused care. The staff also benefit from support from a clinical lead who enhances and strengthens staff practice, helping them deliver more therapeutic, needs ‑ led care. This ensures staff are better equipped to understand and respond to the individual needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive training that is centred around children’s needs. The manager ensures that when training is planned, staff also complete bridge Gap courses, effectively addressing and closing identified gaps in their knowledge and practice. This strengthens staff’s overall practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children benefit from a stable and consistent team of staff. As a result, children have continuity of care. Staff share that they enjoy working in the home and feel supported by leaders. Staff speak fondly of children and with pride, emphasising how proud they are of children’s progress from their starting points.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Monitoring systems are in place. This helps leaders to evaluate the quality of care children receive. Identified learning is used to develop practice and improve children’s experiences. Inspection report for children’s home: 2829739 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 quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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Requirement Due date

understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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Requirement Due date

use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

protect and promote each child’s welfare;

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to—

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Requirement Due date

meet the needs of each child; (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(b)(ii)(c)(i))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that children’s bedrooms are well maintained, and children receive support and guidance to understand the risk associated with vaping and tattooing, and issues are explored with their families. 10 May 2026

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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: 2829739 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Positive Outcomes Childcare Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 1 Agriculture House, Southwater Way, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4NR

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Inspector

Joanne Humphreys, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2829739 7 regulates and inspects 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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