Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2797275 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire 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

The home is run by a private company that is owned and operated by a national charity. It provides care for up to two children who may have emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home has two registered managers. One manager has led the home since May 2026. The other manager is away from the home on an agreed absence.

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Information about this children’s home

One child has moved on from the home, and two children were living at the home at the time of the inspection. Both children contributed to this inspection.

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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: 2797275 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/06/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2797275 3

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Summary of findings

There has been a change in management during this inspection period. However, this has been managed well. Staff morale is high and children’s risks have significantly reduced. Children have formed enduring relationships with staff who are attuned to their needs. Staff nurture children’s hobbies and interests, which help the children build positive, long-lasting memories. Management oversight of significant incidents has not been consistent. It has at times lacked reflection to identify learning points. Staff have also not yet found strategies to support effectively one child in maintaining their bedroom to a good standard.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff speak about the children with warmth and affection. One child said it does not feel as though she has ‘carers’ but they feel like ‘family’. Staff shared that certain staff are lovingly referred to as ‘granny’ and ‘sister’ in the home. This adds to children’s sense of self of belonging, contributing to positive self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are attuned to the children’s individual needs. Staff have a good understanding of children’s behaviours and how to respond. Children can tell staff when they are struggling and need help. They are confident that staff will respond with care and without judgement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff value the relationships children have with their families. They go above and beyond to nurture these relationships. There is a welcoming environment where parents and siblings spend time in the home with the children. This positively impacts children because they can connect with their family in a meaningful way.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child is in education, they are making positive progress and are currently completing their GCSE exams. This child feels positive about their future and has plans to attend college. One child is not in education or employment but is being supported to explore options that are suited to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have positive experiences. One child has been to their first music concert, which they enjoyed. The children go on day trips and enjoy meals out together. This supports them to maintain important relationships. The children are currently exploring a holiday abroad and they are looking forward to this. Staff focus on the children’s interests and hobbies. One child loves singing and has started singing lessons. One child took part in a muddy run with staff, and they really enjoyed this. Inspection report for children’s home: 2797275 4

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

Staff support children to stay safe, and risks for children have reduced. For example, one child had a high level of episodes of going missing. It has been seven months since the last instance of going missing happened for this child. This is significant progress.

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

When children go missing from the home, missing-from-care protocol is followed. Staff actively look for children and support them to return home. Managers have worked with the local authority to ensure return home interviews take place.

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

Staff are experienced and knowledgeable when caring for children who use self-harm as a coping mechanism. Children’s associated risks have reduced, which is a sign of progress.

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

Where children make allegations, the manager manages these well. Children feel heard and they are taken seriously. Children receive an outcome and work is completed to repair relationships where appropriate.

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

There has been a change in approach to house rules, and children have been actively involved in this. Children valued this new approach and have responded well.

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

Management oversight of incidents has been inconsistent. Leaders and managers are aware of this, and there have been some signs of improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There has been a change in management during this inspection period. However, this has been managed well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff morale is high, and staff shared ‘loving coming to work’ and caring for the children. Team meetings are used as an opportunity to reflect, share information and learn, and staff respond well to these meetings.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have positive relationships with stakeholders. They liaise effectively with others to ensure that the children have the right support in place to meet the needs of the children. This includes seeking support were appropriate from specialist agencies such as mental health services.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children’s views are highly valued. There has been a change to the way in which children’s views are gathered, which is working well. Children also access an independent advocate, and they engage meaningfully with this.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is welcoming and is personalised throughout. There is a ‘memory wall’ in the living room with lots of photos of the children and staff. Staff have taken time to personalise this further by painting things on the wall that relate to the children’s interests. Children’s bedrooms are decorated in line with their personal tastes. Staff have Inspection report for children’s home: 2797275 5 not yet found an effective strategy to support one child with consistently maintaining their bedroom to a clean and tidy standard. Inspection report for children’s home: 2797275 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff find effective strategies to support children with practical skills they need. This includes helping children consistently maintain their bedroom to a clean and tidy standard. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 17, paragraph 3.27)  The registered person should ensure that they have consistent oversight of incidents involving children. This includes reflection of the incident itself and consideration of any learning or support for staff. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 54, paragraph 10.23)

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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: 2797275 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Black Country House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury B69 2DG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Cherelle Robinson

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Inspector

Becky Thompson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2797275 8 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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