Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Birmingham

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC396463 1 SC396463 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare LTD

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned and registered to provide care for up to 2 children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

No children were living in the home at the time of this monitoring visit.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the visit, the registered manager was suspended pending an interview with Ofsted. The responsible individual and another manager from the organisation were overseeing the day-to-day management of the home.

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This monitoring visit

On 10 and 11 March 2026, a full inspection was completed, which identified serious and widespread concerns in relation to safeguarding practice and the leadership and management of the home. As a result, a compliance notice was issued under Regulation 12 of The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, requiring the provider to take immediate action to improve the safety and experiences of the child living in the home. A restriction of accommodation was also imposed.

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This monitoring visit

On 19 March 2026, inspectors carried out a monitoring visit to assess whether sufficient action had been taken to improve the safety and experiences of the child. Inspectors found that the compliance notice had not been met. Despite increased senior leadership oversight, enhanced management involvement and additional staff training, staff continued to demonstrate poor interactions and an inconsistent approach. This continued to cause the child unnecessary distress. As a result, staff responses were still contributing to significant incidents in the home, placing both the child and staff in unsafe situations and at risk of harm. Consequently, a compliance notice under Regulation 13 was issued, alongside a notice suspending the home’s registration.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was undertaken to review the actions taken by the provider to meet the steps set out in the compliance notice issued under Regulation 13. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC396463 2 Inspectors found that the registered provider has taken appropriate action to improve staff knowledge and understanding of children’s needs and behaviours. Staff have completed a comprehensive programme of training alongside reflective practice sessions, supervision and competency assessments. Leaders have introduced additional measures to evaluate how learning is embedded in practice. These include reflective learning tools, practice observations and management feedback. These arrangements provide increased assurance that staff are better equipped to respond to children’s needs and to manage behaviour in a manner consistent with the home’s ethos and approach.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has also strengthened care planning and risk management arrangements. Staff have received training and guidance on care planning, risk assessment and the review of risks. Additional systems have been introduced to improve communication and ensure that staff are aware of changes to children’s plans. These include enhanced handovers, staff sign-off processes and regular review meetings. These measures provide increased assurance that staff have the knowledge and skills required to ensure that children’s plans are reviewed and updated and that information is communicated effectively. This approach also ensures that staff receive clear guidance to support children safely and consistently.

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This monitoring visit

The registered provider has implemented a range of monitoring and quality assurance systems to strengthen oversight of the home and improve understanding of children’s experiences and the quality of care provided. These include regular management and safeguarding meetings, enhanced performance monitoring, centralised safeguarding tracking systems, and increased oversight from senior leaders and the responsible individual. The provider has also strengthened arrangements for reviewing incidents, identifying patterns, and monitoring the completion of actions. These quality assurance processes provide appropriate support and challenge. As a result, there is increased assurance that leaders are better positioned to identify concerns promptly and take action to improve practice and outcomes for children.

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This monitoring visit

The requirements issued at the previous full inspection were not reviewed as part of this visit and therefore remain in place. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC396463 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/03/2026 Full Inadequate 03/01/2023 Full Good 08/06/2021 Full Good 21/01/2020 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC396463 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 with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and promotes their welfare.

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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

lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered provider and registered manager must demonstrate that the registered manager has the knowledge and skills to manage the home effectively and lead the care of children. 26 July 2026

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Requirement Due date

An individual may only carry on a children’s home if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (5).

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Requirement Due date

A responsible individual must— satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5)(a) to (c); and

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Requirement Due date

have the capacity, experience and skills to supervise the management of the home, or the homes, in respect of which the responsible individual is nominated. (Regulation 26 (1) (7)(a)(b))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that the responsible individual has effective oversight of the service and takes effective action when concerns are identified that could impact the care and safety arrangements for children in the home. 26 July 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC396463 5

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC396463 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare LTD

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Caretech, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

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Inspectors

Nateisha Cardoza-Evans, Social Care Inspector Lydia Isaac, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC396463 7 regulates 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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Inspectors

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