Children's Home run by Flourish (Gloucestershire) Limited in Gloucestershire

Inspection report children's home: 2796549 1 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Registered provider: Flourish Gloucestershire Limited

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Full inspection 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 provider. It offers care for up to 3 children who experience social and emotional difficulties and/or have learning difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living in the home.

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Information about this children's home

The new manager was previously the deputy and has applied to register with Ofsted.

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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 outstanding

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good

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

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: 2796549 2 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/03/2025 Full Good Inspection report children's home: 2796549 3 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Two children were spoken to and both talked positively about the home. They said that they like living in the home, feel safe, and staff support them well.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress in the home. With staff support, they are learning independence skills, developing positive relationships and building confidence. Professionals said that staff actively support children's education, hobbies, and friendships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All children have plans for education. Two children attend school full time and have good attendance. One child, who is not in school, is supported by staff to explore a range of education options and staff encourage them to participate in regular educational activities. A professional reported that staff have supported 'every idea, initiative, intervention, and resource offer’ to help the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have structured routines and understand consistent boundaries and expectations. Staff support younger children with effective bedtime routines, so they enjoy bath and story time and settle for bed.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff interactions with children are warm and caring. Staff have built positive relationships with them, so children enjoy their company, and feel relaxed and comfortable in their presence. Children express their views in a range of ways, including informal and formal conversations where they share their wishes and feelings. Children spend time with external professionals, so they can express themselves outside of the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children engage in regular outdoor activities. One child participates in a range of community clubs including athletics', badminton, and gymnastics. Staff help children to maintain positive relationships and enjoy quality time with people who are important to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Robust planning means children are prepared for moving into the home. The manager meets with children before the move and they visit the home, which helps alleviate any anxiety and so they feel welcome. When children move on from the home they are well prepared for their next steps.

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

Behaviour incidents are infrequent because staff use a therapeutic and nurturing approach. When physical restraint is used, it is necessary and proportionate to keep children safe. Missing incidents are rare, but when children do go missing from the home, staff respond swiftly and follow missing procedures. Safeguarding incidents are well-managed, and staff support children to understand risks. Inspection report children's home: 2796549 4 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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

Staff help children learn about different topics such as healthy relationships and consent, and respecting others. Children use devices with internet access. To support safety there are filtering systems in place, device checks, and children are taught how to keep themselves safe online.

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

There have been no medication errors in the home. This is because staff have completed comprehensive training, and managers have implemented an efficient recording system. As a result, when staff are administering medication to children, they can monitor use in the home.

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

Staff have a thorough understanding of children’s needs and risks, and they know how to manage these. Plans contain effective strategies, so staff know how to respond, and demonstrate that there is robust planning for children.

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

Leaders and managers take effective action to address concerns against staff. They follow their safeguarding protocol and seek advice from external professionals to ensure that they complete thorough internal investigations.

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

There have been no complaints made by children. However, children understand how to complain and feel comfortable speaking to staff for support.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers have exceptional oversight of the home, ensuring children receive an excellent standard of care. Children have benefited from a seamless transition between managers, both of whom are efficient, eager and highly motivated.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The new manager is a strong advocate for children and challenges other professionals in children’s best interests. She is committed to supporting staff to provide effective care to children in the home. Her focus is developing the team, so staff have the skills to help children achieve good outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff said they feel well supported by leaders and managers and have completed a range of specialist training, so they understand how to support children's needs. Staff are passionate about the care they provide and talk proudly about children’s achievements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Professional feedback is exceptional. They said that communication from staff is excellent and they strive to be strong advocates for children. One professional said that staff attend all meetings and work collaboratively to support children's needs at a high level and to achieve positive outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Over recent months, a number of staff have left working at the home, which caused a period of staffing instability. However, leaders and managers have used internal promotions to provide consistency for children. Leaders and managers ensure that all staff working with children are safe. Recruitment checks are thorough and in line with safer recruitment guidance. Inspection report children's home: 2796549 5 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Extensive monitoring and review systems are in place. Leaders and managers complete robust quality assurance audits to evaluate the standard of care and so they have comprehensive oversight of the home. This ensures that children achieve their goals and have positive experiences. Leaders have built strong relationships with children because they visit the home frequently and have a strong presence in the home. Inspection report children's home: 2796549 6 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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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 children's home: 2796549 7 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Flourish Gloucestershire Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 20 Westend Office Suites, Westend, Stonehouse, Gloucester, GL10 3FA

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Samantha Summers

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Children's home details

Registered manager: in post but not yet approved by Ofsted.

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Inspector

Emma Fryer, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2796549 8 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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