Children's Home run by K & G Care Ltd in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for children's home: 2788411 1 Registered provider: K & G Care 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 is registered to provide care for up to 4 children who may experience emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of inspection, 3 children were living in the home. All of the children were spoken to during the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

A manager is in post and has submitted their application to register with Ofsted.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account good

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Overall experiences and progress of

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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Overall experiences and progress of

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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Overall experiences and progress of

The children's home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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Overall experiences and progress of

Date of last inspection: 22 September 2025

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Overall experiences and progress of

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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Overall experiences and progress of

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2788411 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/09/2025 Full Good 03/06/2025 Full Inadequate 12/11/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2788411 3

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Summary of findings

The staff team knows the children well and understands their needs. There is a focus on providing therapeutic parenting to children. Leaders and managers are committed to ensuring that staff are confident in applying the PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) model of care in their day-to-day practice. Risks are well understood and responded to swiftly. Children are supported to understand risk, encouraging them to make safer and more informed choices. Children are supported to see their families and other important people. This supports meaningful long-term relationships. Children's education is a priority, and the staff team is creative in how it supports the children to engage in education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children receive good-quality care from staff who know them well. Leaders and managers are aspirational for children. There is a strong focus on providing stability within the home and supporting children to reach their full potential.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

This is a spacious and welcoming family home with a large garden for children to enjoy. Children are supported to personalise their bedrooms to their own individual tastes. Children are encouraged to explore their own interests and hobbies and participate in activities that they enjoy. Children's achievements are celebrated and valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are appropriately and gradually supported to become more independent. The children are learning new skills that are tailored to their age, needs and stage of development. This helps children to prepare for adulthood.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children's emotional needs are well considered. Children have access to the organisation's therapist to help them explore their feelings and early life experiences. The staff team is supported to work with children therapeutically through the PACE model of care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to see their family and the people who are important to them. This supports children's sense of identity and helps them to maintain meaningful long- term relationships. Staff work with relevant professionals to ensure that these arrangements are safe and appropriate.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children access education that is tailored to their individual needs. When children do not have an educational placement, they are supported with informal learning and educational activities by staff in the home. Leaders and managers work closely with relevant professionals to promote children's education. The plans are creative and developed to meet children's needs. This helps children to engage in their learning. Inspection report for children's home: 2788411 4

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

Staff working in this home have a good understanding of children's needs and risks and the actions they are to take to keep children safe. Risk management plans provide written guidance, and plans are updated with new information to ensure that they remain current.

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

Children are supported to understand concerns staff have for their safety and wellbeing. For example, staff work with children to educate them on the effects of substance misuse and to encourage them to make positive choices. This includes seeking support from, and promoting children's engagement with, specialist services.

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

Staff work with children to reduce incidents of going missing from the home. Clear protocols are in place, detailing how staff are to respond to incidents. There is a consistent approach when a child is absent or missing, and staff are confident and know how to respond to these incidents. Return home interviews are requested by the home's manager and information shared with relevant professionals.

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

Staff are knowledgeable about physical intervention, and regular training is in place to ensure that this is used in line with the organisation's policy and only as a last resort. When children have been held, staff have conversations to explore children's views and offer them emotional support.

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

Records of incidents demonstrate oversight by the home's manager. They record any further actions that may be required, and any practice issues or identified areas of development are addressed. Incidents are shared with relevant professionals. However, leaders and managers have not always shared these with Ofsted when it would have been appropriate to do so.

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

Safe recruitment processes are in place to ensure that adults working in the home are safe to care for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a manager in post who has submitted her application to register with Ofsted. She is supported by a responsible individual who knows the home well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision, which provides opportunities for them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children. Staff feel well supported by leaders and managers and say that there have been positive changes made in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers invest in the ongoing development of the staff team. Staff have access to a range of training, including training specific to the individual needs of children living in the home. Regular team meetings take place, with a strong emphasis on embedding the PACE model of care into day-to-day practice. Inspection report for children's home: 2788411 5 Leaders and managers have a good understanding of the needs of the children in their care. There are good relationships and communication with children's professional networks. Leaders and managers have challenged plans and advocate for children when their needs have not been met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager demonstrates insight into the home's strengths and areas for development. She works proactively with the responsible individual to strengthen monitoring and identify opportunities for improvement. Complaints are responded to appropriately and used to inform practice. This ensures that children receive consistently effective care. Inspection report for children's home: 2788411 6

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person 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 must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious; or

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(b)(e))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that all serious incidents requiring police involvement are notified to Ofsted without delay. 12 August 2026

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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: 2788411 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Knightsbridge House, Rooley Lane, Bradford BD4 7SQ

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Inspector

Christie May, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2788411 8 regulates 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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