Children's Home run by HATCH Group Limited in Derbyshire

Inspection report children's home: 2864657 1 Registered provider: HATCH Group

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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 is a privately owned home that provides care for one child who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager since 5 March 2026. A manager has been in post since February 2026 and has submitted their application to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

This is the first inspection after registration in December 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

One child is living at the home and was spoken with as part of the inspection.

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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

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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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 children's home: 2864657 2

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Summary of findings

The home was registered to care for children in December 2025 and this is the first inspection of the home. Staff and managers carefully planned for the child to move into the home and considered their needs. The child is cared for by staff who understand the importance of building strong and nurturing relationships to help the child to make progress and keep them safer. There is a focus by staff to support the child to maintain and develop family and friendships. The manager is supporting the development of the staff team.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff make the home warm and inviting for children, the child has been choosing some items to decorate their bedroom.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the importance of relationships; the child has developed some strong relationships with staff and managers.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are attuned to the child’s needs and their likes and dislikes. Staff and managers listen to what the child says and adapt how to meet the child’s needs in line with this. When the child might want a change that is not possible, this is explained to them, and conversations take place about how their goals can be realised. This helps the child feel part of their care planning and listened to.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s health needs are met, and the child has access to services to promote their physical and emotional health. Referrals are made to specialist services when required to support the child’s care. If the child does not wish to meet with other agencies, professional consultations take place with them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are supporting the child to take part in educational activities whilst a school place is secured. The child has been part of the planning around this to build on their interests and strengths. Staff and manager understand the importance of education to help the child meet their educational potential and make new friendships.

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

Staff are proactive and can recognise when the child might need additional help. Staff have supported the child to build good relationships with them. This helps to keep the child safer because they will confide in staff when they are upset or need help. Inspection report children's home: 2864657 3 The child has detailed plans which are individualised to their needs. Staff update these records regularly. Staff understand what is in the child’s plans and understand the child’s needs and vulnerabilities.

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

The child contributes to their plans and is supported to understand the rationale for decision making. When the child’s plans do not align with what they want, staff support them to understand decision making.

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

Actions identified are measurable and planned with the child. The child has been able to see the progress they are making and that their views are listened to and acted on. The child has regular discussions with staff and managers about matters that are important to them.

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

Staff and managers communicate well with external agencies to understand and reduce any identified risks for the child. The child is supported to take measured risks in line with their care plan to support their independence.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is new in post since February 2026. There was a careful handover from the previous manager. Managers are proud of the child’s achievements and are aspirational for the child’s future.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager follows safer recruitment and vetting procedures for staff. There is an induction and training programme for staff. Managers ensure that staff have access to training that is tailored to the child’s needs. Staff can suggest any additional training that they think would be beneficial. The manager tests out staff understanding of safeguarding in workshops and scenarios.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel supported by the manager and leadership team. Staff have access to regular supervision, which is reflective and addresses their well-being and development. The manager places an emphasis on staff’s development. Team meetings are also regular and reflective, as well as professionally challenging.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is detailed and effective management oversight across all areas of the home. Staff are comfortable to raise any issues with managers and any shortfalls in practice or identified learning is explored and embedded into practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are no requirements or recommendations from this inspection. Inspection report children's home: 2864657 4

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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: 2864657 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite A, Best House, Grange Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire LE8 6EP

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Inspector

Caroline Hose, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2864657 6 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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