Children's Home run by Better Futures Care Limited in Bradford

Inspection report for children’s home: 2775770 1 Registered provider: Better Futures Care Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately operated and provides care for up to 4 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living in the home. All the children spoke with the inspector during the visit.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2025.

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Inspection dates: 9 and 10 June 2026

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: 3 December 2025

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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: 2775770 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/12/2025 Full Good 28/08/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2775770 3

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Summary of findings

Children living in the home say that it is a lovely place to live and that they feel safe. Staff have developed strong relationships with children and understand their individual needs and how to support them.

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Summary of findings

The manager and staff are invested in children and monitor their individual progress while living in the home. The child’s journey is documented from the day they move in, and their progress and development are clearly demonstrated.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children receive a good standard of care. They have trusted relationships with staff, which enables them to flourish. Staff are highly committed to supporting children, helping them to develop a sense of belonging and permanence. One child said, ‘Staff love me; we are like a family.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff promote the importance of education, working with professionals to overcome barriers. This has resulted in high levels of engagement from children, with demonstrable academic progress from their individual starting points. Staff advocate for children to receive appropriate assessments and provisions to ensure that the right support is in place for their education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to achieve their full potential and to follow their hopes and dreams. Children are encouraged to participate in a range of activities and experiences, some for the first time. These opportunities help to build confidence and support the development of their identities and interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is of a high standard, and the children’s bedrooms are personalised and decorated to reflect their individual tastes, with their input. This reinforces a sense of ownership, stability and belonging and provides each child with a safe and personal space. Children also contribute to the decoration of communal areas, and the home displays photos of children alongside their achievements. Throughout the home, there are large and spacious areas where children can relax or play.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff celebrate children’s achievements, ensuring that important milestones in their lives are captured. This supports children’s self-esteem and sense of identity by recording their journey and the progress they make while living in the home. This is a physical record that children can look back on and take with them when they move on. Memory books are created with children to capture their thoughts and feelings. In addition, staff produce a monthly newsletter for children as part of their communication. This highlights children’s progress, as well as any developments or changes in the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2775770 4

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

Clear plans and strategies are in place to support staff in responding when children go missing from the home. Risk assessments are clear and provide the necessary guidance to enable staff to respond appropriately, minimising the risk of harm to children. These risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated as required. Strategies are implemented as needed to ensure appropriate support, based on the individual levels of risk for each child.

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

Staff have developed strong relationships with external professionals, and there is a wide range of multi-agency working. This helps to manage risks that may cause harm to children, and children respond positively to this joined-up approach. This network enables children to access additional support when needed. One professional commented that there has been a reduction in incidents due to the approach taken by staff in the home.

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

Staff understand the risks associated with internet use for children, including bullying, child exploitation, and radicalisation. To manage these risks, there is an effective system in place to help keep children safe. Information is reviewed as new risks are identified. The system is adapted and personalised for each child in line with their individual risk assessments. This supports children to develop their understanding and promotes awareness of risk.

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

Safer recruitment processes are followed when appointing staff. These processes ensure that staff are appropriately vetted and possess the necessary qualifications to provide a suitable standard of care for children in the home.

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

Staff are committed to developing positive and trusting relationships with children, which has contributed to a low number of incidents. Staff know and understand the children well and can identify potential triggers, changes in behaviour or signs of anxiety. They provide support that is tailored to each child, consistent in approach, and helps children to feel safe and supported.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has systems in place to monitor the progress of the home in relation to children and staff. This enables effective oversight and allows the manager to identify opportunities for further development, ensuring that any potential shortfalls are addressed promptly.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is committed to the home and the children and understands the responsibilities of his role. Professionals and children’s families describe the manager as ‘approachable’ and ‘committed’. As a result, staff are motivated and focused on providing high-quality care. A former carer of a child currently living in the home said, ‘The staff are amazing and have made such a difference in the child’s life.’ Inspection report for children’s home: 2775770 5 The manager recognises the strengths of the staff and the home and has a clear vision for ongoing development. A detailed development plan is in place, which is aligned with the needs of children and the management of the home. A new deputy and senior member of staff have been appointed to further strengthen leadership arrangements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings take place regularly and provide opportunities to discuss current issues and concerns that the staff may have. There is a strong focus on the care of children and on how the team of staff can learn and develop together. Examples of good practice are shared, along with discussions on how these can be embedded into staff practice. Team meetings allow staff to reflect on how the month has gone and to discuss matters with colleagues in a supportive environment, helping to build confidence in their roles.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision; however, records of these sessions need to be structured in a way that can clearly demonstrate learning and reflection. This is a missed opportunity to demonstrate how staff are supported and how their professional development is promoted. Inspection report for children’s home: 2775770 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should have systems in place so that all staff, including the manager, receive supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional, allowing them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children in their care. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.2)

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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: 2775770 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Better Futures Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Trust House, 5 New Augustus Street, Bradford BD1 5LL

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Leighonie Parlour

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Inspector

Mark Green, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2775770 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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