Children's home run by Forte Care Ltd

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2798010 1 Registered provider: Forte Care Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This children's home is owned by a private company and registered in September 2024. It provides care for up to 2 children who may have emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

There was one child living at the home at the time of the visit who spoke to the inspector.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024.

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This monitoring visit

On 27 and 28 January 2026, Ofsted completed a full inspection. Serious and widespread concerns were found in relation to the leadership and management of the home, and the care and protection of the child. Consequently, the home was judged to be inadequate. As a result, a compliance notice was issued under regulation 13, the leadership and management standard.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to review the actions taken by leaders to bring about improvements in relation to the compliance notice steps. Several of the requirements raised at the last visit were also reviewed as part of this visit.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers now have monitoring systems in place to review all aspects of the child's care and support. These are now being used consistently to provide effective oversight, helping to ensure that the child receives consistent, supportive and safe care from staff.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers are now taking action to address shortfalls in staff practice. This action has reassured leaders that staff understand how to manage safeguarding Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2798010 2 incidents appropriately, and to respond to concerns raised by the child effectively. In addition, weaknesses in staff practice are now identified and addressed promptly, helping to ensure that the child's safety, wellbeing and experiences are consistently safeguarded.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have ensured that inexperienced staff, who are on probation, are no longer left working with agency staff. The registered manager is now more visible in the home, providing support to staff and helping to ensure greater consistency in staffing. This supports the child to receive care that meets their needs and keeps them safe.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last inspection, staff have received regular and reflective supervision. Leaders and managers have ensured that there is a monitoring system in place to maintain consistent oversight. Staff speak positively about their supervision sessions and feel that is it supporting their development and practice.

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This monitoring visit

Staff and leaders now have a better understanding of the child’s needs and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with the child. Staff and the child have received support in this area, and the registered manager has ensured that their policies are clear on the expectations of staff. This helps to ensure that the child is able to create positive and supportive relationships.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have reviewed the child's previous complaints to identify and address staff shortfalls in practice. Investigations into staff conduct have been completed and staff have received additional training and support. Learning has also been disseminated to the wider staff team. As a result, the child reported feeling listened to and has experienced more positive support and care.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last inspection, staff have worked with the child and external professionals to review the child's care plan. Staff have worked with the child to develop the child's independence. The child's views, wishes and feelings have been listened to and acted on. As a result, the child is now better prepared and supported to move into semi-independence.

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This monitoring visit

As a result of this visit, the compliance notice raised under regulation 13, the leadership and management standard has been met. In addition, 4 requirements raised at the last inspection have also been met. One requirement was not reviewed and will be reviewed at the next inspection.

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This monitoring visit

The regulation breaches were not considered as part of this monitoring visit and will remain in place. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2798010 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/01/2026 Full Inadequate 11/03/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2798010 4

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Statutory requirement

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 with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

help each child who is above compulsory school age to participate in further education, training or employment and to prepare for future care, education or employment. (Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(ix))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that children who are not attending education and/or training post compulsory school age have a clear plan to address this, and staff effectively support children with this plan. 8 March 2026

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children's home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2798010 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 213 Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8BB

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Victoria Chinchen

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Inspector

Hayley Booth, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2798010 6 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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