Children's Home run by Star Bright Living Limited in Derby

Inspection report for children’s home: 2862460 1 Registered provider: Star Bright Living Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in October 2025 and provides care for up to 2 children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home. The child was not present during the inspection, so the inspector did not obtain their views.

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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 for children’s home: 2862460 2

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Summary of findings

The home registered in August 2025 and admitted the first child in January 2026. There is good multi-agency work between the home, parents and professionals. This supported the child’s transition to the home. When the child went missing, managers were proactive to prevent further incidents. The child’s voice, wishes and feelings were not evident during the inspection. In addition, children’s records fail to consider their understanding. The risk assessment is infrequently reviewed and fails to identify all known risks. The manager is aware of the shortfalls and says they will be prioritised. The feedback from the parents, professionals and staff is exceptional, demonstrating a joint approach and shared love for the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child does not live in the home on a full-time basis, and they were not present during the inspection. The home is spacious, clean, homely and inviting. When staying at the home, staff help the child grow vegetables and flowers in the garden in readiness for the summer. The child has access to all communal areas of the home, and there are no restrictions. However, a recent decision was made to lock the front door to prevent the child from leaving without authorisation.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child received a detailed transition plan to support their move to the home. Parents and education staff visited the home before the child to share their ideas regarding any necessary changes to the environment. This resulted in the child settling in the home rapidly. The child receives nurturing care from the staff during their stays, with structured routines and appropriate behavioural boundaries.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is encouraged to excel in their interests and is provided with opportunities to participate in social activities with staff and other children. Staff have encouraged the child to develop positive relationships with other children to support their ability to build friendships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help the child understand their day-to-day care. There are very positive working relationships with the child’s family and the external professionals involved in their care. The child is happy, receives very good care, and has made progress since staying at the home. However, the manager has not ensured that the child’s views and wishes have been obtained and recorded to help support and guide staff in their care of the child.

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

There has been one incident of the child going missing since they have been staying at the home. The registered manager and responsible individual immediately reviewed this incident. Lessons have been learned, and additional information has been obtained to Inspection report for children’s home: 2862460 3 reduce the risk of reoccurrence. The staff have more information that will inform their practice in this area and keep the child safe.

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

The child is kept safe. Staff know them well. They set consistent behavioural boundaries for the child. This helps the child self-regulate and manage their emotions and behaviours more effectively. As a result, the child can communicate their worries, which enhances their overall wellbeing.

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

Managers and staff speak positively about the child. They can identify the progress that they are making and are proud of the child’s achievements. The staff use their knowledge and relationships with the child to encourage good behaviour, and they consistently implement behavioural boundaries. As a result, staff have not needed to hold the child, and overall, the child’s behaviour is positive.

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

The child’s risk assessment has not been reviewed. It does not yet include all known risks to the child or clearly outline where certain risks to the child have reduced. The manager acknowledges this issue and has taken steps to address it.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and staff have developed positive relationships with the child’s parents and other professionals. Individuals spoken to during the inspection spoke highly of the home and the manager. They say communication and multi-agency working are strong and focus on the child’s needs and what they need to make progress and stay safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The responsible individual provides support to the manager. The responsible individual visits the home frequently and knows the child and staff well. This supports the manager and staff in providing good care and support to the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say they enjoy their jobs and feel supported by managers. Staff are supported in developing their care practice. Any new staff appointed receive an induction and mandatory training, which equips them to meet the needs of the child. Managers further develop their knowledge during individual supervision sessions. Team meetings ensure that there is effective communication between staff and coordination of approaches to the care of the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager’s oversight of staff practice is rigorous and leads to discussion, challenge and shared learning in the team. The manager and responsible individual understand the home’s strengths and areas for development and aim to use this knowledge to strive for ongoing improvements to the care that children receive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that staff recruitment checks meet the required regulation and ensures that children are protected and kept safe. Inspection report for children’s home: 2862460 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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Requirement Due date

that the home’s day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(b))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to ensuring that risk assessments are implemented, reviewed and updated. 10 July 2026

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The children’s views, wishes and feelings standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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take their views, wishes and feelings into account in relation to matters affecting the children’s care and welfare and their lives.

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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

help each child to express views, wishes and feelings;

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Requirement Due date

regularly consult children, and seek their feedback, about the quality of the home’s care. (Regulation 7 (1)(c)(2)(a)(ii)(iv))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to ensuring that children’s views are obtained and recorded. 10 July 2026 Inspection report for children’s home: 2862460 5

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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: 2862460 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Star Bright Living Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Enfield Road, Derby DE22 4DF

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Inspector

Corline Parker, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2862460 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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