Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Herefordshire

Inspection report children's home: 2599399 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare 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

The home is owned by a private company. It provides care for up to 2 children who may be experiencing social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of the inspection, 2 children were living in the home, and both children spoke with the inspector.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 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: requires improvement to be good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: 2599399 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

06/05/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/08/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 18/09/2023 Full Good 07/03/2023 Full Good Inspection report children's home: 2599399 3

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Summary of findings

Both children spoke positively about their experiences and progress.

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Summary of findings

Children's living arrangements are maintained to an appropriate standard.

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Summary of findings

Staff have a good understanding of children's needs and risks and have had the necessary skills and experience to support children.

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Summary of findings

Staff feel supported by the management team and are positive about their working environment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children moving into the home are carefully planned with their individual needs placed firmly at the centre of decision-making. Consideration is given to the needs and wellbeing of children already living in the home, and their views are actively sought and considered as part of the planning process.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home offers a warm and welcoming environment. Children have personalised bedrooms that support their sense of identity. Communal areas are spacious and well maintained, providing a safe and comfortable space for children to spend time together.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff know the children well. They have a strong understanding of each child's personality, vulnerabilities, and needs. This enables them to provide care that feels individual and responsive. The knowledge that staff have developed helps them to build trusting relationships with children and offer support that is both meaningful and effective.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff place a strong emphasis on the importance of children's education. They actively promote learning as a key part of their development in line with their individual needs. They work collaboratively with education professionals to help children achieve positive outcomes. When children are not in education, staff ensure that educational activities are provided, whilst a provision is found.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The clinical lead provides valuable support to staff to help them better support children. They offer guidance, consultation, and therapeutic input that enhances the quality of care in the home. Their involvement helps staff to better understand children's needs and respond to them in a thoughtful and individual way.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to spend meaningful time with their family and friends. Staff understand the importance of maintaining positive relationships and help children to stay connected that is safe and appropriate for their individual circumstances. Practical Inspection report children's home: 2599399 4 support is provided to facilitate visits and communication, ensuring that children feel connected to the people who are important to them.

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

When children go missing, staff respond effectively. Missing-from-care protocols are followed, and staff take proactive steps to locate children and ensure their safety. When children return, they are welcomed back warmly, and staff speak with them sensitively about the risks they may have been exposed to. These conversations help staff understand the child's experiences and inform future safety planning. This has led to a reduction of children going missing from the home.

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

Staff engage children in open and honest discussions about risks and behaviours, helping them develop a deeper understanding of their own safety. This approach enables effective intervention and promotes children's long-term safety, stability and well-being.

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

Children are supported to develop an understanding of online risks and how to keep themselves safe when using the internet and social media. Staff provide guidance and education that helps children make informed choices and use technology safely.

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

Staff respond to concerns relating to self-harm with sensitivity and care. They recognise early signs of distress and take time to engage with children in a calm and reassuring manner. Clear procedures guide staff practice, ensuring responses are focused on keeping children safe.

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

Physical interventions have not taken place. Staff are effective in managing behaviour through positive strategies and de-escalation techniques. This reflects a calm and supportive environment where children's needs are met without the use of physical intervention.

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

Safer recruitment procedures are routinely followed. All necessary checks are completed before staff start work in the to ensure staff are suitable. This helps to promote a safe environment for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is experienced, committed, and passionate about achieving good outcomes for children. She provides clear and consistent leadership, ensuring that daily practice runs smoothly and that children's needs are met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report that they enjoy working in the home and feel well supported by the management team. Leaders are approachable and responsive, offering regular supervision and guidance. The dedicated support of the manager contributes to positive morale and a stable workforce. This promotes positive experiences for children and continuity of care. Inspection report children's home: 2599399 5 Team meetings take place regularly and include attendance from the clinical lead, who provides staff with professional support and guidance. This helps to strengthen practice, promote reflective discussions, and ensure that children's vulnerabilities are understood and responded to effectively.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Monitoring systems are well established and effective. Leaders and managers undertake regular reviews of practice, looking at children's experiences and using a range of monitoring tools to ensure that standards are maintained. Information gathered through regular audits, supervisions, and observations are used purposefully to identify strengths and areas for development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Partner agencies speak positively about the working relationship they have with the staff. They shared that staff have developed effective communication that keeps them well informed, share information promptly and engage in effective partnership working. This multi-agency collaboration supports effective communication and helps ensure that children's needs are clearly prioritised and understood.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There were no requirements or recommendations raised during this inspection. Inspection report children's home: 2599399 6

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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 children's home: 2599399 7

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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, London UB8 1UX

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Inspector

Kate Savage, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2599399 8 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 looked after children, safeguarding, and child protection.

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