Children's Home run by MSPC Limited in West Northamptonshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2813079 1 Registered provider: MSPC Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in February 2026 and is owned by a private provider. It offers 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 in the home, and they contributed to the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in February 2026.

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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 requires improvement to be 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: 2813079 2

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Summary of findings

One child has lived in the home since it registered with Ofsted. The child has made progress in many areas of their development, including hygiene, daily routines and engagement with education. The child has developed positive relationships with staff, which has resulted in a reduction in the frequency and severity of incidents. Staff understand how to respond consistently to the child in line with agreed plans. However, the manager has not maintained full oversight of all documentation or reflected on patterns and trends that could inform ongoing improvements in quality assurance. In addition, managers have not demonstrated high aspirations for the home’s environment, resulting in it not feeling homely.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made progress from their starting point since moving to the home. Staff have shown resilience and commitment to supporting the child. This is the longest the child has lived in any home. Staff have provided structure and consistency, which give the child a sense of stability and security.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since moving into the home, the child has returned to full-time education. Staff support education through home activities, such as nightly reading and spelling practise. This supports the child’s educational attainment. Staff request the resources used in school to ensure consistency of message and language for the child at the home. This supports the child’s continued learning and development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child regularly attends activities and clubs that align with their interests. Staff have supported them in attending a youth club, which provides opportunities for them to make friends and spend time with peers. The child discussed positive memories and experiences, such as trips to the beach and go-karting, which they described as some of their favourite times with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made progress in their health and hygiene. Previously, they did not regularly shower or brush their teeth. Since moving into the home, staff have provided support with establishing routines for personal care, including showering and dental hygiene. As a result, the child now showers regularly, has improved dental hygiene and requires only minimal support from staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff speak with the child regularly about their views and experiences of the home. Relevant documentation captures the child’s voice, including their views and how staff have responded. However, when the child has expressed ideas about how things could be improved, such as requesting fidget toys, managers have not had oversight of the documentation. As a result, these items have not been purchased or put in place for the child. Inspection report for children’s home: 2813079 3 The physical presentation of the home does not yet provide a welcoming environment. There is minor damage in several rooms that has not yet been repaired, and there is a lack of space where the child can spend meaningful time with adults. There are insufficient dining chairs for everyone to sit together for meals, and there is no television in the lounge to encourage shared activities and quality time between the child and staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Furthermore, the child cannot always freely access the garden without asking staff to unlock the door.

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

Staff are consistent and confident in their responses to behaviours that challenge. They have developed positive relationships with the child. Staff implement consistent strategies to support the child when their behaviour becomes challenging. As a result, there has been a reduction in both the frequency and severity of incidents, indicating that the child feels more settled. This is notable progress.

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

The child will occasionally display self-injurious behaviour when distressed. Staff are confident in how to respond to these incidents and in recognising when medical assistance is required. Due to the consistency of staff responses, there has been a reduction in the severity of these behaviours.

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

Staff regularly review daily routines and behavioural boundaries with the child. The child has a voice in shaping these routines and understands how they support their needs. Staff also understand the importance of a nurturing, therapeutic approach when implementing routines, ensuring that they align with the child’s developmental stage and individual needs.

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

Staff consistently use positive praise, rewards and incentives to encourage the child. This approach promotes positive choices and is effective in reducing the frequency of incidents. Consequences are not routinely used.

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

Staff have a good understanding of the child and the behaviours they present. The behaviour support plan includes strategies that are known to be effective when the child is distressed or struggling with their emotions, and staff understand this plan well. However, not all risks are appropriately outlined in the risk assessments. Some risks do not accurately reflect the progress the child has made or the reduced level of risk to the child. In addition, staff do not consistently read updated documents, which may affect their awareness of any changes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

The manager knows the staff and the child well and has built positive relationships with them. She maintains a visible presence in the home and provides staff with the support and guidance they need. However, she has not always identified areas for improvement or ensured timely action to enhance the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2813079 4 The manager has not maintained full oversight of all documentation. For example, some incidents have lacked sufficient management oversight to monitor staff care practices and responses effectively. She has not consistently identified patterns or trends in incidents. As a result, opportunities for learning and improvement have not always been acted on to strengthen practice moving forward.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

Staff do receive regular training, both virtually and face to face. More specific training in response to the child’s identified needs would be beneficial in further developing staff understanding. While there are plans in place to support staff development, these are not yet fully embedded in everyday care practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

Staff report feeling supported in their roles. They receive regular professional supervision and feel that the manager provides the guidance and leadership they need. Staff understand the child well and speak confidently about their role in supporting them. They recognise the progress the child has made and acknowledge their contribution to this development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: requires improvement to be good

External professionals report positive working relationships with the manager. They say that communication and information-sharing are good and highlight the strong, consistent approach taken in responding to the child, which has contributed to the child’s stability and sense of security. Wider professionals report feeling well involved and emphasise good multi-agency working with the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2813079 5

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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 within 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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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c)(f)(h))

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This specifically refers to ensure that managers have oversight of relevant documents. Where documents highlight the views of the child, a prompt response is given to make adjustments in line with the child’s views.

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This also specifically refers to managers oversight of documents highlighting patterns and trends and taking action to minimise repeated incidents through learning opportunities for staff.

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This also relates to managers identifying specific areas of need for the child, and ensuring staff are appropriately trained and supported in those areas. 2 October 2026 Inspection report for children’s home: 2813079 6 The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to—

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enable each child to participate in the daily life of the home. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c)(i)(ii))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to ensuring that the home is suitably redecorated, creating warm and inviting communal and outdoor spaces.

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Requirement Due date

It also involves ensuring that any broken items and furniture are removed and replaced promptly.

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In addition, consideration should be given to enabling the child to access the garden easily and independently. 02 October 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should continually and actively assess the risks to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. Where there are concerns or behaviours that challenge, children’s plans should reflect the current level of risk and outline the strategies for staff to follow on a day-to-date basis. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 42, paragraph 9.5) Inspection report for children’s home: 2813079 7

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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: 2813079 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Office 18, Corby Business Centre, Corby NN18 8QN

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Primrose Murefu-Muzondo

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Inspector

Becki Cornes-Sinclair, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2813079 9 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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