Children's Home run by Bright Life Living Ltd in Wolverhampton

Inspection report for children’s home: 2746312 1 Registered provider: Bright Life Living Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and/or emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is registered with Ofsted and recently completed the level 5 qualification in leadership and management for residential care.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2746312 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/07/2025 Full Good 13/05/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2746312 3

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Summary of findings

The home provides a lively and welcoming environment. Children spend meaningful time in communal areas with staff and with one another. The home is well maintained and thoughtfully presented. Children’s bedrooms are personalised and reflect their identity, interests and achievements.

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Summary of findings

Staff demonstrate a good understanding of children’s individual needs and work closely with the therapeutic team to ensure that children receive effective, informed care.

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Summary of findings

The home is led by a child-centred manager who is committed to supporting children to make positive progress.

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Summary of findings

Management oversight is strong and well structured. Leaders and managers have a clear understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for development, which informs ongoing improvement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers carefully consider children’s needs before children move into the home. Detailed assessments are undertaken to ensure that children’s needs can be met effectively. This enables managers to identify potential risks and implement appropriate safety plans that promote children’s welfare and protect them from harm.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children develop strong and trusting relationships with staff. Managers and staff actively listen to children and ensure that their views are heard. These positive relationships help children to rebuild confidence in adults and contribute to restoring trust. Children’s views are respected and inform the care they receive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff recognise the importance of education and actively encourage children to engage in learning. When children experience barriers to education, the manager demonstrates strong advocacy on their behalf, providing effective challenge to secure the best possible outcomes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are committed to promoting children’s physical and emotional health. They work effectively with universal health services to ensure that children can access the support they need. Staff encourage children to attend appointments and support them to overcome barriers to engagement with health services.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work proactively to establish and maintain positive relationships with people who are important to children. Effective partnership working with families and other significant individuals helps children maintain meaningful connections. This supports children’s identity and promotes continuity in relationships. Inspection report for children's home: 2746312 4 Leaders and staff celebrate special occasions to ensure that children feel valued. For example, one child enjoyed a football-themed birthday celebration. Another child had a leaving party, during which staff created a presentation of memorable moments from their time at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s views have not always been consistently sought regarding changes to activities in the home. In one instance, a risk assessment did not demonstrate sufficient consideration or planning. The manager has identified this shortfall and has plans in place to address it.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home provides a warm, nurturing and vibrant environment. It is decorated and furnished to a high standard, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that reflects a family home. Children benefit from living in surroundings that promote a sense of belonging and stability.

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

Children report that they feel safe and cared for. One child told inspectors that all staff are ‘safe people’ and described them as supportive. This reflects consistency in staff practice and the quality of care provided.

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

Physical intervention is used only when necessary to keep children and others safe. Records demonstrate that staff use therapeutic approaches to minimise the need for restrictive practices. Following incidents, staff prioritise repairing relationships through reflective and supportive discussion. This helps children to understand what has happened and ensures that their views are heard, promoting a positive culture of learning and recovery.

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

Staff respond promptly when children go missing from the home. External agencies are consistently involved to strengthen safeguarding arrangements. Staff follow children’s individual missing from home protocols to support their safe return. This coordinated approach helps to ensure that children are returned safely and as quickly as possible.

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

Managers take immediate and appropriate action in response to allegations. They ensure that concerns are investigated thoroughly and consult relevant professionals, including the local authority designated officer. This promotes transparency and effective oversight of safeguarding practice.

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

Medication is managed safely and effectively. Clear and robust procedures support the administration, storage and recording of medication. As a result, risks of error are minimised, and children’s health needs are met. Inspection report for children's home: 2746312 5

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers provide effective, child-centred leadership. The registered manager has a strong understanding of the children and has established a nurturing culture in which children’s individual needs are recognised and met. As a result, children benefit from stable and supportive care in a well-led home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers and staff are effective advocates for children. They challenge other professionals appropriately to ensure that children’s needs are met and that plans progress without delay. Management oversight is robust and reflective. Safeguarding practice is strengthened through independent review of physical interventions, enabling leaders to identify learning and drive continuous improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Regular team meetings provide opportunities to share information, reflect on practice and plan effectively for children moving into the home. Staff work cohesively and demonstrate a shared understanding of children’s needs. Communication is effective and promotes a coordinated approach to care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular therapeutic consultation. A therapist attends monthly team meetings and provides clinical guidance. This enhances staff understanding of children’s experiences and informs care planning, strengthening the home’s therapeutic approach and supporting positive outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders invest in the development of the workforce. Staff receive relevant training and regular supervision, enabling them to respond to children’s changing needs. Supervision arrangements are well established and provide opportunities for reflection and professional development. Records are currently maintained across two systems, which occasionally affects managerial oversight; however, this does not impact the quality of care that children receive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children benefit from care delivered by a committed and skilled staff team. Effective leadership, strong partnership working and a clear focus on children’s individual needs help children to feel safe and supported. Inspection report for children's home: 2746312 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff continually and actively assess the risks to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. Where there are safeguarding concerns for a child, their placement plan, agreed between the home and their placing authority, must include details of the steps the home will take to manage any assessed risks on a day-to-day basis. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,' page 42, paragraph 9.5)

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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: 2746312 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bright Life Living Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Peak House, Farm House Way, Birmingham, West Midlands B43 7SE

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Inspectors

Latoya Morgan, Social Care Inspector Reshma Kodampur, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2746312 8 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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