Children's Home run by Care 4 Every Child Limited in Kirklees

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 1 Registered provider: Care 4 Every Child 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 owned by a private provider. It offers care for up to 4 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 4 children were living at the home, and all were spoken with.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2023.

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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. 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: 2716222 2

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Findings from the inspection

Serious and widespread concerns were found during this assurance inspection in relation to the leadership and management of this home. These shortfalls mean that children have not always been safeguarded effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

Physical intervention is recorded appropriately. However, staff do not always use the least restrictive hold. Leaders review incidents but have not considered safer lower- level alternatives to prone holds.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers do not consistently follow safeguarding procedures. When serious allegations have been made, leaders have not supported suspending the member of staff alleged against, despite potential risk to children.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders failed to notify Ofsted of an allegation concerning the registered manager. Oversight of safeguarding notifications is ineffective. This limits accountability and external scrutiny by the regulator.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager did not follow a risk assessment restricting specific actions. Leaders did not identify this through routine monitoring. Action was taken only after the regulator became involved.

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Findings from the inspection

Oversight systems exist but are ineffective. Supervision sessions do not sufficiently challenge safeguarding practice. Leaders and managers have not scrutinised the continued use of prone holds despite references in independent visitor reports. This reduces safeguarding assurance for children.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have warm and nurturing relationships with staff. Staff provide children with a sense of permanence and belonging. Staff are committed to supporting children and advocating on their behalf.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know children well and use consistent strategies. The frequency of holds has reduced. Staff anticipate when children are becoming distressed and act early to prevent situations escalating. Staff explore new approaches to support children to manage how they feel. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/04/2025 Full Good 28/05/2024 Full Good 13/09/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person 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 must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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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

take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare; and

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Requirement Due date

are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home’s child protection policies.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that when allegations that pose an immediate risk of danger to children are made against staff, those staff are suspended pending investigation. 1 June 2026

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Requirement Due date

An individual may only carry on a children’s home if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (5).

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Requirement Due date

the individual is of integrity and good character.

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that there is no delay in submitting notifications about serious incidents.

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The registered person must ensure that risk assessments and safeguarding processes are followed. 1 June 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 5 A person may only manage a children’s home if—

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Requirement Due date

the person is of integrity and good character. (Regulation 28 (1)(a))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that the registered manager adheres to any risk assessments put in place to safeguard children. 1 June 2026

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(e)) 1 June 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should encourage staff to be curious about children’s backgrounds. In particular, the registered person should encourage staff to play a full role in understanding the importance of who we are and where we come from by undertaking direct work with the children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 16, paragraph 3.14)  The registered person should ensure that when physical intervention involves the use of force, the force used must not be more than is necessary and should be applied in a way that is proportionate. In particular, the registered person should explore the use and effectiveness of any prone holds, and ensure that staff are fully trained in their use. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 48, paragraph 9.50)  The registered person should ensure that all children’s case records are kept up to

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Recommendations

date. In particular, the registered person should have regular oversight of children’s case records through effective monitoring systems so that the necessary changes can be made when required. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 62, paragraph 14.3) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Care 4 Every Child Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Allen Mills Howard & Co, Library Chambers, 48 Union Street, Hyde SK14 1ND

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Angela Hodgkinson

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Inspector

Vikki Thwaites, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2716222 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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