Children's Home run by Kewb Care Limited in Salford

Inspection report for children's home: 2863824 1 Registered provider: Kewb Care Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This home is owned and managed by a private organisation. The home provides care for up to one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home, who spoke to the inspector.

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Information about this children's home

The manager and the home registered with Ofsted in December 2025.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children's home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children's home: 2863824 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child moved into the home shortly after the home was registered. They have settled in quickly and formed positive relationships with staff. The child is slowly developing their sense of permanence and belonging. The child said, 'The staff are good and they actually care.'

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child benefits from well-planned care that promotes their needs effectively. Staff provide the child with a warm, welcoming and homely living environment. However, the garden does not have any garden furniture for the child's use and internally, there are some walls in communal areas that require repainting. The child's bedroom is personalised and nicely furnished.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has access to the services needed to be healthy and staff support them to attend their health appointments. The child has access to regular therapeutic support to promote their psychological and emotional well-being. Medical consent is obtained and staff are familiar with the health responsibilities that are delegated to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is not currently attending a school. However, the manager is working closely with the virtual school to source a suitable educational provision. In the meantime, staff provide the child with structured learning activities which includes visiting a horse stable and the child's active participation in equine care. The child said, 'I spend most of my time with the horses. It's my favourite activity.'

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff promote family time to ensure that the child sustains their close relationships with the people who matter most to them. The child benefits from positive activities, such as horse riding, dog walking, amusement parks, pamper nights and beauty treatments. This promotes the child's self-esteem and develops their confidence.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff have a good understanding of the child's specific needs and vulnerabilities. Clear risk management plans are followed by staff to promote the child's safety. Staff respond promptly, when the child becomes unsettled and needs their support. There has been a decrease in self-injurious behaviours, as the child is feeling safer and more secure.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff implement clear rules and boundaries to promote the child's positive behaviour. Consequences used to address unwanted behaviours are applied fairly and staff routinely praise, acknowledge and reinforce positive behaviour. Staff are trained to de-escalate behaviours safely.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

There have been no complaints and any allegations are addressed quickly and professionally. Staff are trained in child protection and have a good understanding of Inspection report for children's home: 2863824 3 their safeguarding roles. Significant incidents are reported to the appropriate authorities to ensure that children are protected from harm.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

There has been one occasion when the child went missing from the home. Staff responded appropriately by actively searching for the child and taking appropriate action to secure their safe return. Staff maintain effective partnerships with the police and other safeguarding agencies to promote the safety of children.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The child benefits from a physically safe and appropriately secure home environment. Health and safety matters are addressed effectively to ensure a safe environment for children.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff are recruited and vetted carefully through safer recruitment processes to ensure that children are protected from unsuitable individuals.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed efficiently and effectively. The manager has high expectations of staff and plays an important role in the child's life. They lead staff by modelling good practice. One member of staff said, 'The managers leadership has played a significant role in enabling staff to remain confident, consistent and focused on delivering high-quality care. The management team are very supportive and approachable.'

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular practice-related supervision sessions. The manager ensures that team meetings are held routinely to review staff performance and their effectiveness in meeting the child's specific needs. Staff benefit from good quality training. However, some training gaps remain within the staff team, including self-harm, oppositional defiant disorder and neurodevelopmental disorders.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Plans are in place for staff to complete an in-depth therapeutic parenting course to help them apply this learning in practice. Staff feel they are encouraged to develop professionally by completing courses and training meet the needs of the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has good oversight of the care provided to the child. However, not all of the child's records contain the manager's evaluations to demonstrate that staff practice is monitored and reviewed effectively. Staff develop effective partnerships with key professionals to ensure that the child's needs are consistently met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Vacant staff posts have been advertised and recruitment is underway. Once new staff are appointed, a consistent staff team will be in place providing stability for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The quality of care provided to children is regularly reviewed and closely monitored. An independent person visits the home monthly to assess and report on the quality care provided. This helps the manager to understand the service's strengths and address any areas for development to ensure continuous improvement. Inspection report for children's home: 2863824 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(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 promotes their welfare.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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Requirement Due date

demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on, and

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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)(f)(g)(h))

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that oversight of incident records is evaluative, recognises any patterns of behaviour and is clear about the actions that staff need to take to maintain the welfare of children. 18 May 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff receive face-to-face training to meet the child's specific needs, including therapeutic parenting, ADHD, self-injurious behaviour and ODD. ('Guide to the Children's Homes regulations including the quality standards', page 34, paragraph 7.12) Inspection report for children's home: 2863824 5  The registered person should ensure that the home is well maintained by addressing areas where the paint the work is worn and consider the need for outdoor furniture. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework. This 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'. Inspection report for children's home: 2863824 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 66 Baguley Avenue, Widnes WA8 8XF

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Inspector

Anthony Kyem, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2863824 7 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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