Children's Home run by Budwood Limited in Dorset

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620261 1 Registered provider: Budwood 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 owned by a private organisation. It provides care for up to 2 children who may have needs associated with social and emotional difficulties and/or have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the last inspection, a new manager has been recruited. They have applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 14 October 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 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: 2620261 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

Leaders and managers have taken action to address several of the shortfalls identified at the previous inspection. While progress has been made, one requirement has not been fully met.

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Findings from the inspection

Clear plans are now in place to support staff with helping children to develop consistent positive routines. Therapeutic consultation has taken place with staff to support them with implementing routines, and staff are embedding the advice provided. However, it is not yet clear whether all children benefit from positive routines. One child who has moved on from the home demonstrated improved engagement in activities. However, it is not clear whether the child who currently lives at the home engages in a positive routine. The child said that they are spending long periods in their bedroom at times.

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Findings from the inspection

Reflective management oversight has improved. Managers seek to improve the quality of the care provided to the child. The manager is also reviewing the child’s individual goals, progress, and the impact that staff practice has on helping the child reach these outcomes.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understanding of safeguarding procedures has improved. Staff demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding frameworks and their role in protecting children. Regular safeguarding discussions take place in team meetings, which helps promote good practice.

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Findings from the inspection

When children are missing from home, staff make good efforts to search for them and contact relevant safeguarding agencies. Follow-up conversations are held with children which explore how they are feeling and identify strategies to keep themselves safe. Management oversight of missing is effective and considers both the child’s experiences and staff practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff engage with reflective practice following significant incidents. Supervision is used to identify and address individual training needs, and staff value the additional training. For example, one member of staff said that they were well supported with additional training after they supported a child during an emotive incident well.

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Findings from the inspection

When children raise concerns about staff practice, these are taken seriously. Appropriate referrals are made to external safeguarding agencies, and immediate action is taken to ensure that children feel safe and supported. Following investigations, children are provided with feedback, helping them to feel listened to and involved. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620261 3 Staff say that they enjoy working in the home and that they have built positive relationships with the child. They value the support that is provided by leaders and managers.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s bedrooms have been an area of development. The child who lives at the home showed their bedroom to the inspector with pride and spoke enthusiastically about how they had personalised the space. The child’s bedroom was clean and well presented, providing a calm and welcoming environment. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620261 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/10/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 30/07/2024 Full Good 01/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 31/10/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620261 5

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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 quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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Requirement Due date

understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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Requirement Due date

use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that staff support children to have positive routines. 18 April 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620261 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Malvern View, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4AD

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Inspector

Minnette Sims, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2620261 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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