Children's Home run by Compass Children‟s Homes Limited in Calderdale

Inspection report for children’s home: 2834604 1 Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Limited

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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 operated by a private company. It provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living in the home, and the inspectors spoke with them both.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2025.

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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

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2834604 2

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Summary of findings

Children are happy, settled and thriving in the home. Children spoke of ‘loving the house’ and feeling that the staff care.

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Summary of findings

Children are making good progress in education, and staff have a detailed understanding of how to meet all the children’s care needs.

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Summary of findings

Managers and leaders are aspirational for the children and have high expectations for the care provided by the staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is warm and welcoming. It is nicely decorated and has photos of the children on display. Children personalise their own bedrooms, and they have chosen the decoration for other rooms in the house.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children moving into the home do so with detailed and planned transitions. Staff have a comprehensive understanding of the children’s needs, likes and risks before they move in, helping staff to provide safe and effective support. Staff carefully consider how new children may affect group dynamics. Staff take steps to promote stability and develop positive peer relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff promote positive health outcomes for children. Staff encourage and educate children to understand their own health needs and make informed choices about health advice and treatment, for example the importance of attending the dentist and understanding the barriers to treatment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making good progress in education. Staff understand the importance of education and encourage children’s attendance. Staff have strong relationships with teachers. Regular meetings between staff and teachers help develop children’s plans and re-engage children in education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children spend time regularly with their families. Staff understand and manage any associated risks to help ensure that children remain safe while maintaining their family connections.

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

Children’s care plans and risk assessments are detailed and understood by staff. Children’s behavioural incidents have significantly reduced as staff know the children well and consistently identify and respond effectively when children are unhappy. When incidents have occurred, the recording is detailed, and supportive discussions take place Inspection report for children’s home: 2834604 3 with children and staff. This information supports the manager’s review of incidents and enables them to identify learning, adapt staff practice and review children’s plans.

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

Clear and consistent boundaries help children to feel safe and secure. Staff work well as a team, sharing information daily to ensure continuity of care for children.

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

Children speak very positively about the staff and living in the home. One child said, ‘You do not understand how much I like it here.’ The children receive high levels of praise and recognition of their achievements. Children respond positively to incentives, and their progress charts are a helpful visual reminder of the children’s goals and achievements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are aspirational for children. They ensure that children have the support and resources to fulfil their potential and achieve positive outcomes. Managers recognise the impact that life experiences have on children. Therefore, they widen the children’s opportunities to enjoy and try a range of activities and events.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers promote a learning culture. Staff are provided with the time and opportunity to develop their practice. Supervision sessions and team meetings enable staff to engage in peer learning, reflection and training.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers actively respond to the children’s views and wishes. The children meet regularly as a group to share their views with the manager and staff. These discussions inform decisions about the children’s care and the home. Children are always provided with clear and detailed feedback from managers about their requests and if these can or cannot be met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

A child-focused and dedicated staff team is helping the children to thrive. Staff say that they are supported by an ‘amazing management team’ and feel valued and listened to. Staff feel that the home is a positive environment that supports the children to succeed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were raised following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2834604 4

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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: 2834604 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1PF

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Bowker

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Inspector

Rachel Moore, Social Care Inspector (lead) Christie May, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2834604 6 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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