Children's Home run by Barnardo’s in Leicestershire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2826938 1 Barnardo’s

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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 managed by a charity working in partnership with a local authority.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is suitably experienced and registered with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and we are currently checking that this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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Information about this children’s home

One child is living at the home but was not spoken to during this visit.

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This monitoring visit

This visit took place following receipt of a notification from the provider about a serious incident in the home. The purpose of the visit was to ensure that the home remains a safe and habitable place for children and staff.

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This monitoring visit

A fire occurred in the dining area of the home. The home’s fire detection systems were effective, and a sprinkler system, together with the use of firefighting equipment, brought the fire quickly under control. Evacuation procedures were followed by the child and by staff.

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This monitoring visit

The dining area has suffered superficial smoke damage, which has not progressed into the kitchen area. The manager has ensured that the Fire and Rescue Service reviewed the steps taken, that professionals have repaired a tap, and that electrics in the home are safe to use.

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This monitoring visit

Investigations in relation to the starting of the fire, and allegations relating to individuals, are ongoing and were outside the scope of this visit. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2826938 2 Risk management plans have been reviewed, which include ensuring that any fire lighting equipment is retained by staff.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has requested a new fire extinguisher to replace the one discharged, and equipment is being purchased to repaint the damaged area of the home without delay. The space remains usable.

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This monitoring visit

No requirements or recommendations were made at this visit. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2826938 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/05/2026 Full Good 30/09/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2826938 4

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken following an incident in the home and to ensure that the home remains a suitable environment in which to provide care for children.

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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: 2826938 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Barnardo’s, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford IG6 1QG

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Responsible individual:

Registered manager: Maria Papastratigaki

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Inspector

Mark Broomhead, Regulatory Inspection Manager Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2826938 6 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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