Children's Home run by Brooks & Brooks Recruitment Ltd in Oldham

Inspection report for children’s home: 2711581 1 Registered provider: Brooks & Brooks Recruitment 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 privately owned and provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2025. She is registered for another of the company’s homes so has oversight of both homes.

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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: 2711581 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/07/2025 Full Good 20/08/2024 Full Requires improvement to be Good 01/08/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2711581 3

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Summary of findings

The child that lives in the home is making good progress. The child has good relationships with staff and enjoys living at the home. The child’s education attendance has improved, and their risks are well managed and understood by the staff. The manager has effective systems in place that allow for clear oversight and organised management of the home. The staff said that they feel supported and valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child receives care from a consistent team, which helps them to build trusting relationships. The child described the manager and staff as like a second family and said that staff support them well.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has a high level of education attendance. This is supported by staff who understand that there were previous barriers to the child’s engagement with education. The staff have established a working relationship with the school that supports the child’s learning. This is a significant step from when the child first moved into the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have regular spontaneous and planned discussions with the child. These are child focused and are tailored to the child’s needs. There is clear purpose to the discussions, which allows time for the child to reflect on things that have happened. Staff talk to the child about what support is available and can be used, both within the home and from external professionals.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s risks have reduced. This allows them to have free time with their peers and helps to establish a friendship group. This has supported the child’s self-esteem and developed their confidence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the importance of capturing memories and achievements of the child, which are captured in memory books. These will provide memories of the child’s time living at the home which will be available when they move out of the home.

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

Staff have a clear understanding of the child’s risks and vulnerabilities and strive to keep them safe. Plans are updated to accurately reflect when the child’s identified risks increase or decrease. Staff are provided with strategies to use, which are adjusted as required. Inspection report for children’s home: 2711581 4 Staff work closely with external professionals to support the child. The manager and staff have good relationships with the child so that sensitive discussions can take place, for example about the dangers of substance misuse. This helps to inform and educate the child about how to keep safe, particularly when out in the community. This has led to a reduction in concerns and has resulted in a court restrictive order being removed.

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

There have been no occasions when staff have needed to restrain the child due to the positive relationships that the child has with staff.

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

The manager reports safeguarding incidents and any other notifiable incidents to Ofsted. This ensures that the regulator is aware of the actions taken by the provider. When the child has reported concerns to the manager, they said that they feel listened to and supported when making disclosures. The child has several staff that she feels able to speak to about her concerns.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has provided a high level of leadership to staff. Staff feel supported and valued, which has created a committed and stable team. One staff member said that they love to come to work, that the home is well managed and is a great place to work. This stability is reflected in the child’s relationships with the staff, and it is evident that the child is understood, feels valued and kept safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have the skills and knowledge to support the child effectively. The manager is developing a range of workshops that will further enhance the knowledge of the staff. These workshops will be included as part of the team meetings.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The staff receive regular reflective supervision. Sessions have a clear focus with set targets. They are well documented, and the sessions support staff to develop and improve their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers actively and regularly monitor the quality of care provided, through the use of effective auditing systems. Managers ensure that plans for the child comprehensively identify how to further support the development of the child. There is a clear fingerprint of the manager throughout all documents.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals said that the manager and staff play a positive and significant role in the progress, development and wellbeing of the child. There is effective communication and a joint approach between professionals and staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has met all the requirements and recommendations raised at the last inspection. No requirements or recommendations were raised following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2711581 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: 2711581 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Brooks & Brooks Recruitment Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hilton Jones Ltd, Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Oldham OL8 3QL

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Junior Brandford

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Inspector

Mark Green, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2711581 7 and inspects 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 looked-after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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