Children's Home run by Blue Mountain Homes Ltd in Nottinghamshire

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC475335 1 SC475335

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Registered provider: Blue Mountain Homes 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 4 children who may require support with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2026.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living in the home. None of the children were available to speak with the inspector.

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Inspection date: 25 March 2026

Date of last inspection: 22 September 2025

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Inspection date: 25 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. Inspectors have 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: SC475335 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

There has been a short period of challenge for children and staff following a new child moving into the home. Despite a planned transition, the child did not settle, for reasons that were not reasonably foreseeable. This resulted in some disruption for the children already living at the home. The manager recognised that the child's needs could not be met effectively and worked with the placing authority to find a more appropriate home.

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Findings from the inspection

Managers and staff worked hard to ensure that the child had a positive ending in difficult circumstances. They helped the child settle into their new home and have since visited.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are supported by a knowledgeable manager who has high expectations for care practice. When children and staff have needed additional support, the manager and deputy manager have always provided this. The manager understands the importance of role modelling good care.

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Findings from the inspection

During this challenging period, the manager and staff made efforts for children to rebuild and repair relationships with each other wherever possible. This was encouraged through fun activities and open discussions. This approach helps children to navigate relationship challenges.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand how to manage self-injurious behaviours. One child has specialist support from a mental health service. Children are regularly encouraged to talk openly about their feelings. Children trust staff, which helps them talk openly.

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Findings from the inspection

Requirements made at the last inspection are outside the scope of this visit. These will be reviewed at the next inspection. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC475335 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/09/2025 Full Good 27/06/2024 Full Outstanding 06/09/2023 Full Good 24/01/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC475335 4

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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 leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children's home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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

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Requirement Due date

lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home's statement of purpose;

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Requirement Due date

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the home's workforce provides continuity of care to each child;

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(c)(e)(h))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to ensuring that staff have the knowledge and experience to undertake all required tasks within the home consistently. Monitoring systems for the manager should be in place to ensure that any shortfall or learning can be addressed to improve care for children. 21 April 2026

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees—

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Requirement Due date

receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience; and 21 April 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC475335 5 have their performance and fitness to perform their roles appraised at least once every year. (Regulation 33 (4)(b)(c))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to the manager ensuring that staff receive supervision in line with the home's statement of purpose and that this is documented. This also relates to ensuring that staff receive a yearly appraisal. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC475335 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Blue Mountain Homes Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Blue Mountain Homes Ltd, 21 Mallard Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8GX

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Pradeep Manaktala

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Inspector

Amy Miles, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC475335 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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