Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Plymouth

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2511289 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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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 national private provider. It is registered to provide care for up to 2 children who may have learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2024 and was present at the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

During the inspection, the inspector spent time with the one child living in the home.

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Information about this children's home

Date of last inspection: 16 December 2025

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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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 these inspections, 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 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: 2511289 2

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Findings from the inspection

This assurance inspection took place following the home being judged requires improvement to be good at its full inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The inspector did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The child living in the home at the time of the previous inspection has moved out of the home. Staff created social stories and visual aids to help the child to prepare to move on. They supported the child to transition into their new home, promoting a positive ending for them.

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Findings from the inspection

There is one child living in the home. Managers have carefully considered the child's needs before they moved into the home. This informed additional staff training to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the child's specific needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff deliver nurturing and structured care that meets the child's needs. They have helped the child to establish positive daily routines. The child is settled and they are making progress. There have been no incidents. The child described positive experiences since living at the home, which were echoed in the feedback received by the child's social worker.

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Findings from the inspection

In response to previous concerns, the manager has conducted a thorough review and disseminated learning across the staff team to strengthen safeguarding responses in the event of an unexplained injury to a child. When this has occurred, responses have been prompt and effective.

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Findings from the inspection

Due to the child moving away from their previous area, they have not continued to attend their education provision. There are plans in place to progress the child's return to education. During the day, staff facilitate educational learning and activities for the child. Some activities, such as swimming and trampolining, support the child's social interactions with other children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager'soversight is recorded across records, and they are informed about the care provided to the child and their progress. They have challenged the relevant services to request up-to-date assessments that are relevant to the child's needs to inform support for the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Staffing arrangements are stable at the home. The frequency of staff supervision has improved. Meeting minutes demonstrate in-depth learning and discussions that are focused on children's needs and care.

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Findings from the inspection

While no agency workers are used to care for the child, recruitment procedures to reduce the risk of unsuitable persons working in the home are not embedded for agency workers, should they be required to care for children in the future. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2511289 3 The home provides a family-home environment for the child to live in. Any previous damage has been repaired and decorated to a high standard. There were no restrictions seen in the home.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/12/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/01/2025 Full Good 07/11/2023 Full Good 18/08/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2511289 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that they maintain good employment practice. The recruitment of staff should safeguard children and minimise risks to them. The registered person should ensure that agencies complete all aspects of safer recruitment. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 61, paragraph 13.1) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2511289 5

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 4th Floor Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge, England UB8 1UX

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Nicola McClements

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Inspector

Louise Bacon, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2511289 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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