Children's Home run by Bright Life Living (Stirchley) Ltd in Birmingham

Inspection report for children’s home: 2656172 1 Registered provider: Bright Life Living (Stirchley) Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned by a private company. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties and are likely to have experienced trauma.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024 and is suitably qualified and experienced.

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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: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2656172 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/06/2025 Full Good 20/05/2024 Full Good 11/07/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/06/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2656172 3

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Summary of findings

Children in this home experience consistent, nurturing, and high-quality care. Staff know the children well and understand their individual needs. Children’s care, health and educational needs are met to a high standard. The support children receive helps them to make progress and achieve. External professionals provided positive feedback about the quality of care and support offered to children.

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Summary of findings

Children are flourishing in this home and benefit from warm relationships, stability and a supportive environment where they feel valued, safe and encouraged to reach their full potential.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, 3 children have moved into the home and 2 children have moved out. The inspector spoke with all 3 children who were living in the home at the time of this inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When children move into the home, the manager completes a thorough assessment to understand their needs and potential risks. Staff visit children, share important information and invite them to spend time at the home before they move in. This helps children to feel informed and reassured. When children move out of the home, staff support their next steps sensitively. They celebrate their time at the home and provide children with cards and gifts. As a result, children feel valued, supported and prepared for change.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff build positive relationships with children by spending meaningful time with them. Children have fun with staff, helping them feel connected and that adults enjoy spending time with them. One child said, ‘I want to live here forever.’ This reflects the positive relationships within the home, where children feel cared for and valued and have a strong sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend school regularly. Professionals report strong educational support and advocacy. As a result, children receive learning that is tailored to their individual needs. This consistent support helps children make progress and reach their full potential.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff understand the importance of promoting children’s relationships with the people who matter most to them. Staff take children to see their families and ensure children feel supported, reassured and emotionally secure during these important experiences. This support enables children to maintain their identity, strengthen family connections and preserve their sense of belonging. Inspection report for children’s home: 2656172 4

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

Staff understand how to keep children safe, applying their safeguarding knowledge with confidence. Children form strong, trusting relationships with staff, and children say they feel safe in the home. They participate in safety planning and understand the steps staff take to protect them from harm. As a result, children have confidence that staff will act when they feel worried or unsafe.

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

When children make complaints or raise concerns about staff, these are managed effectively. The manager takes action to protect children from harm throughout the process. Children receive regular updates, so they understand what is happening. These actions help children feel confident to raise concerns and reinforce their sense of safety.

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

Staff respond with nurturing care and make timely referrals to specialist agencies when children need additional support. This creates a safe and non-judgemental environment, where children are supported with empathy rather than shame or blame. This approach helps children feel understood and supported, demonstrating a strong commitment to their immediate and long-term wellbeing.

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

Staff know the children well and can calm situations effectively when required. Staff promote and reinforce positive behaviour through consistent praise and rewards. As a result, there have been no incidents of physical intervention since the last inspection.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is dedicated, aspirational and effective. She has high expectations for the children and ensures that staff have the knowledge and skills they need to provide high-quality, nurturing care. This strong leadership enables children to make progress and flourish.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular support through practice-related supervision and team meetings. Staff say they enjoy working at the home and describe themselves as a dedicated team. They highly value the support they receive from the manager. This supportive culture enables staff to work cohesively and provide nurturing care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager supports staff to carry out their roles effectively. She ensures that staff receive a wide range of training to help them meet children’s needs. Training is relevant, responsive and well matched to the needs of the children. This enables staff to apply their learning confidently in practice. The in-house therapist provides additional guidance through reflective discussions, enabling staff to adopt a therapeutic approach. This tailored support helps staff to understand and respond effectively to children’s emotional needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders work effectively together and have robust monitoring systems, including daily monitoring activities and additional oversight from the responsible individual and quality assurance officer. This supports managers to evaluate children’s care and overall Inspection report for children’s home: 2656172 5 performance of the service. In addition, these systems enable leaders to identify shortfalls promptly, ensuring continuous improvement and high standards of care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Partnership working with external agencies and families is excellent. Professionals have commended the manager and staff on their communication and the high quality of care provided to the children. As a result, information is shared promptly, and there is a consistent approach to support their safety, wellbeing and progress. Inspection report for children’s home: 2656172 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 for children’s home: 2656172 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bright Life Living (Stirchley) Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Peak House, Farm House Way, Birmingham, West Midlands B43 7SE

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Inspector

Jas Nahar, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2656172 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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