Children's Home run by Motivations Activity Projects Ltd in Sandwell

Inspection report for children's home: SC457013 1 SC457013 Registered provider: Motivations Activity Projects Ltd

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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 run by a private company and provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2023 and holds appropriate qualifications. He is also registered to manage another home operated by the organisation. The deputy manager has submitted her application to register with Ofsted and awaits her interview.

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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 Outstanding

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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: 23 September 2025

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: SC457013 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/09/2025 Full Good 14/01/2025 Full Good 18/11/2019 Full Good 29/08/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: SC457013 3

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Summary of findings

Children are cared for in a warm, nurturing and supportive environment where their individual needs are understood and prioritised. The managers provide clear and effective leadership, focusing on a reflective culture in the team. As a result, children make good progress and, in some areas, outcomes are particularly strong, reflecting elements of outstanding practice.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff build trusting relationships with children. They demonstrate a strong commitment to understanding children’s lived experiences and respond with empathy, consistency and patience. When children struggle to settle in the home, staff are persistent in their attempts to form relationships with them. This has a positive impact on the quality of care provided and the relationships that develop. This significantly enhances children’s overall experiences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is seen as a key component to enhance a child’s life chances. Children remain at the centre of conversations, meetings and plans to ensure they receive support and guidance. There is a strong commitment to removing barriers to learning, and strategies are implemented to ensure that children’s accessibility to education is unhindered. While some children’s progress is gradual, staff remain proactive in their approach. As a result, children gain confidence and engagement in learning to improve their future outcomes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to explore their individuality and identity. Staff create an inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel valued and respected as unique individuals. They are encouraged to understand their family background and maintain relationships where possible. Through meaningful interactions and opportunities for self- expression, children are encouraged to develop confidence in who they are. This supports children to understand their backgrounds, interests and personal preferences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children engage in a wide range of activities that develop their social skills and experiences. These include activities that are already of interest to them and also new opportunities. This not only builds connections and encourages safe relationships, but it helps build confidence, resilience and independence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is an exceptionally welcoming and nurturing environment. The design of the communal areas and children’s bedrooms reflects children’s diversity. The high standard of decor, furniture and maintenance shows that children are respected and valued. Photos of children enjoying activities and their achievements are proudly displayed around the home. This enables children to have a sense of belonging and ownership of their home. Inspection report for children's home: SC457013 4

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

Staff demonstrate a reflective, child-centred approach, seeking to understand the underlying reasons for behaviour rather than focusing solely on the behaviours themselves. They recognise that behaviour is a form of communication and demonstrate their understanding of emotions, past experiences, unmet needs and environmental factors. This supports a more empathetic, trauma-informed response.

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

When safeguarding concerns arise, the manager and staff respond with prompt action to ensure children’s safety. Staff respond in line with children’s individual plans, ensuring consistent child-centred responses. This stability and consistency have contributed to a reduction in safeguarding incidents.

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

When staff practice has fallen below expectations, this has been addressed promptly with respectful challenge, reflection and learning to improve future practice. This has had the desired effect, and there have been no further concerns.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers are confident, ambitious and inspiring, with a clear vision for children to receive exceptional care. There is a culture of high expectations and unconditional commitment to the children. This ethos is supported by a management team that provides staff with strong supervision and guidance. Managers and staff reflect on successes, but also when things have not gone well, to improve their practice. This helps staff to reflect on their practice and focus on helping children to thrive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers constantly strive to develop and improve staff practice. Managers lead by example and research how new and innovative practice can support and improve the lives of children. This supports continuous improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with staff describing a supportive environment where they feel valued, listened to and well led. There is a positive team culture that enables a stable and consistent environment for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager and staff have excellent working relationships with external professionals. Professionals say that managers demonstrate a strong understanding of children’s emotional and attachment needs. They are caring and curious about the needs of the children and advocate on children’s behalf to get the support they are entitled to. This supports all professionals to understand the children’s experiences and the support they require now and in the future. Inspection report for children's home: SC457013 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: SC457013 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Motivations Activity Projects Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: St Matthews Business Centre, Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham B7 4LZ

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Inspector

Tonia Dubidat, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: SC457013 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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