Children's Home run by Real Care Support Ltd in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2829950 1 Registered provider: Real Care Support Limited

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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 provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in June 2025.

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Inspection date: 8 June 2026

Date of last inspection: 17 December 2025

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Inspection date: 8 June 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2829950 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, 2 children have remained living in the home and one child has moved in and out. One child spoke with the inspector and said they enjoy living there and get on well with the other child and the staff team.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know the children well and have a good understanding of how to keep them safe. When children’s risks change, leaders and managers review support plans and share updates with all staff to ensure that children are consistently supported.

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Findings from the inspection

Children do not frequently go missing from home. When incidents have occurred, staff have taken appropriate action, and children have been located and returned safely.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been occasions when children have been under the influence of unknown substances. Staff have responded appropriately, including seeking medical advice to ensure that children are safe. Staff regularly discuss the dangers of substance misuse with the children. However, they have not addressed the legal consequences of giving substances to others. This is a missed opportunity to help children fully understand the potential implications of their actions.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported to have fun and take part in a variety of activities. These positive experiences are captured in memory books and photos, providing keepsakes for the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have good oversight of incidents and use these opportunities to support staff learning and development. Staff speak positively about the support they receive from the manager. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2829950 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/12/2025 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2829950 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 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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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child. (Regulation 13 (1)(b) (2)(c)).

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered person must ensure that all staff have completed training specific to children’s risks and vulnerabilities. 20 July 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2829950 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Real Care Support Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Arkwright Farm, Eidsforth Lane, Preston, Lancashire PR3 1GN

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Inspector

Kelly McCurdy, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2829950 6 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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