Children's Home run by Prime Nurture Services Limited in Nottinghamshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2792345 1 Registered provider: Prime Nurture Services Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home is registered to provide care for up to 4 children who may have emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the last inspection, one child has moved out of the home and one child has moved in. At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home and was spoken to by the inspector.

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Inspection date: 24 March 2026

Date of last inspection: 19 November 2025

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Inspection date: 24 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 24 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. 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: 2792345 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

Managers and leaders have met 2 of the 3 requirements set at the previous inspection. The remaining requirement will be reviewed at the next full inspection. Care practice has improved and this has had a positive impact on the child’s experiences and progress. Redecoration throughout the home has enhanced the home environment.

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Findings from the inspection

The child enjoys trusting and meaningful relationships with staff. Staff spend quality time with the child doing activities such as ice skating, roller skating and going to the cinema. The child feels known, understood and cared for. This has helped the child to settle quickly and develop a sense of belonging. The child’s exploitation social worker said, ‘[Name of child] tells us they feel at home. [Name of child] said these carers feel like family rather than people just doing a job.’

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Findings from the inspection

The child is supported to do well in education from their starting point. After a long time out of formal education, the child has been supported to return to school and is making good progress. Good attendance is actively promoted and incentivised. The child has successfully worked towards their chosen reward of a pet gecko. This provides the child with a sense of achievement and recognition.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff keep the child safe. Risks to the child are well known and understood. The manager and staff regularly review risks, in collaboration with other professionals such as the child exploitation social worker. Staff have meaningful conversations with the child to help them learn how to keep themselves safe. Staff also implement firm and consistent boundaries, helping the child to feel safe and secure. As a result of the care provided, risks to the child have significantly reduced.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff respond well when the child is missing from home. Staff go looking for the child and liaise with the relevant professionals, such as police and social workers. The child is supported when they return and staff work hard to understand the child’s perspective so they can put in the right support.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager is a confident leader. He sets high expectations for staff. He proactively addresses areas of poor staff practice, helping to maintain standards of care. There is now a stable staff team in place, who work well together as a team.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are well trained. They receive training in relation to children’s individual needs, such as substance misuse, self-harm and child exploitation.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has effective oversight and quality assurance systems in place. He has a good understanding of daily practice and the care provided. Regular internal and external audits are undertaken, and any shortfalls are promptly addressed. The manager reviews all incidents, and learning is used to develop the service. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2792345 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/11/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 19/02/2025 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2792345 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 registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children ("a quality of care review") at least once every 6 months.

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Requirement Due date

In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating—

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Requirement Due date

the quality of care provided for children;

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Requirement Due date

the feedback and opinions of children about the children’s home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it; and

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Requirement Due date

any actions that the registered person considers necessary in order to improve or maintain the quality of care provided for children.

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Requirement Due date

The system referred to in paragraph (2) must provide for ascertaining and considering the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff. (Regulation 45 (1) (2)(a)(b)(c) (4) (5))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, this relates to ensuring that the quality of care review includes evaluation of the quality of care that children receive. 31 May 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2792345 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Prime Nurture Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Rogers Spencer Limited, Newstead House, 17 Pelham Road, Nottingham NG5 1AP

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Inspector

Emma Dacres, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2792345 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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