Children's Home run by Contemporary Concept Care Limited in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2790126 1 Registered provider: Contemporary Concept Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and managed by a private organisation. It provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living in the home. They were spoken to by the inspector on the phone.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager were registered with Ofsted in May 2025.

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Inspection date: 19 March 2026

Date of last inspection: 15 October 2025

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Inspection date: 19 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 19 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: 2790126 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

The home is led by an experienced and committed registered manager. She is knowledgeable about the strengths and weaknesses of the home and ensures the child receives high-quality care. She challenges professionals when necessary to ensure the best outcomes for the child.

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Findings from the inspection

The responsible individual and the senior service manager provide support to the manager. Following the last inspection, audits of care are completed monthly, and an improvement plan is now in place. Managers meetings identify any areas for improvement and provide a clear plan to take action to address shortfalls.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, the manager has implemented effective systems that enhance her oversight of the home, enabling her to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

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Findings from the inspection

Education continues to be difficult for the child in the home. The child engages well in practical, interest-based activities linked to developing independence and demonstrates good planning and care when completing these tasks. Leaders and managers appropriately challenge external professionals to ensure suitable educational arrangements are put in place. However, staff need to ensure that they support the child to consistently attend and engage in education, in line with their plans, and ensure they understand the importance of attending.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is developing practical life skills, realistic aspirations, and growing confidence in their abilities, which is helping to build their long-term independence and emotional resilience.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child to develop greater independence and to make informed choices that promote safety. Risk assessments and behaviour support plans are regularly reviewed and contain clear guidance and strategies to address identified risks. However, as no staff were present in the home at the time of the inspection, it was not possible to assess their understanding of these documents or their ability to apply safeguarding measures in practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff deliver individual support sessions with the child that are purposeful and reflective. These sessions provide opportunities to discuss significant events, help the child understand risks and support them in exploring their emotions. They are also used to talk about issues such as the value of educational attendance, staying safe and building positive relationships.

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Findings from the inspection

The support provided to the child means that they are making meaningful progress in learning skills for semi-independent living. The child routinely prepares their own meals and takes responsibility for maintaining their living space, including managing Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2790126 3 their laundry and keeping their room tidy. However, they do not have access to the full range of household cleaning products, which limits their opportunities to fully develop these skills. The child also has daily opportunities to take part in enjoyable activities, as well as experiences that support their independence.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s health needs are well met, and staff encourage them to be actively involved in day-to-day decisions about their life, including healthy eating, sleep routines and decisions that affect their overall wellbeing. As a result, the child’s health has improved significantly, and they now engage positively with professionals.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, there have been improvements in staff training. All staff are up to date with relevant training specific to the needs of the child in the home, which helps them to understand the individual needs of the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff supervision has not always taken place consistently, although the frequency has improved since the last inspection. Children’s behaviours and past incidents are discussed; however, supervision sessions do not provide sufficient opportunity for staff to reflect on their own practice. As a result, supervision is not effectively focused on meeting the needs of the children, including their experiences, requirements, and wellbeing, nor does it support staff’s practice development. This is a missed opportunity for staff to receive guidance from leaders and managers to enhance their professional development.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is clean and tidy, although some areas would benefit from redecoration and modernisation to ensure that children are provided with a comfortable and nurturing environment. The child’s bedroom reflects their individuality and has all the necessary furniture.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/10/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2790126 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

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

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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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Requirement Due date

understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(v))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, leaders and managers must ensure that staff have a thorough understanding of children’s risk assessments and how to respond to children to reduce the risk of harm. 30 May 2026

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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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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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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; 30 May 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2790126 5 ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications, and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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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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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)(f)(h))

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Specifically, leaders and managers must ensure that staff are encouraged to reflect on their practice during supervision.

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Furthermore, leaders and managers must ensure that staff have a good understanding of the needs of children living in the home.

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The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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

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help each child who is above compulsory school age to participate in further education, training, or employment and to prepare for future care, education, or employment;

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help each child to attend education or training in accordance with the expectations in the child’s relevant plans. (Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(ix)(x))

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Leaders and managers must ensure that children have a clear and consistent education plan that supports them to learn, in line with their age and ability. 30 May 2026

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The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home. 22 January 2026

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— 30 May 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2790126 6 that arrangements are in place to—

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plan for, and help, each child to prepare to leave the home or to move into adult care in a way that is consistent with arrangements agreed with the child’s placing authority. (Regulation 14 (1)(a) (2)(b)(iii))

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Specifically, leaders and managers should ensure that general household cleaning and laundry products are available for the child to be able to use to support their independent living skills. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2790126 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Contemporary Concept Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 7 Wyndham Close, Eastham, Wirral CH62 0DH

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Inspector

Nicola Jeffery, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2790126 8 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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