Children's Home run by Skylight 21 Homes Limited in Lincolnshire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 1 Registered provider: Skylight 21 Homes Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This multi-building children’s home is operated by a private company to provide care, in 2 properties, for up to 6 children who may require support with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The setting and manager registered with Ofsted in December 2025. The registered provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and Ofsted are checking that this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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Information about this children’s home

Three children were living in one property and one child at another property at the time of the inspection. Three children were spoken with during the inspection.

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This monitoring visit

The multi-building home was inspected on 18 and 19 May 2026 and was graded inadequate. As a result, several statutory requirements were set and compliance notices were issued under Regulation 12, ‘The protection of children standard’ and Regulation 13, ’The leadership and management standard’.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted issued a restriction of accommodation notice to ensure that no further children were admitted, given the identified shortfalls.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the compliance notices that were set following the last full inspection and to ensure that the restriction of accommodation notice is being adhered to.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last full inspection, leaders and managers have undertaken a comprehensive review of assessments of risk for each child. Each individual risk has been identified and there is a clear plan of action that staff follow consistently to reduce the risk of harm to the children. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 2 Leaders and managers have ensured that staff have the necessary skills and training to meet children’s needs and to keep them safe. Staff have completed risk-specific training, alongside safeguarding and first aid. This means that staff feel confident to respond to incidents quickly and consistently, when this is required.

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This monitoring visit

Staff take effective action when safeguarding concerns are identified. Recording of incidents has been strengthened and contains all the required details. Managers consistently complete debrief discussions with staff and children following an incident. Furthermore, managers have implemented a learning review of each incident to identify areas for improvement in staff practice, and any additional support required for each child. These reviews take place with individual staff, and findings from the reviews are considered in regular team meetings, staff supervision and one-to-one discussions. Actions taken from learning reviews are tracked to ensure timely completion, which supports ongoing staff reflection and development.

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This monitoring visit

Complaints are addressed swiftly. Following concerns being identified, leaders and managers ensure that safeguarding partners, including the regulator, are notified without delay. Managers liaise closely with the local authority and partner agencies during investigations and ensure that appropriate action is taken to review the concerns and ensure the children’s safety.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have been proactive in addressing the identified shortfalls, making good progress quickly. The manager reports good support from the senior leadership team. There is evidence that the manager and senior leaders have developed and begun to implement robust audit and oversight systems. However, these systems are not yet fully embedded in practice.

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This monitoring visit

Sufficient progress has been made within Regulation 12 and Regulation 13 and, therefore, the compliance notices are considered met. The restriction of accommodation notice has been lifted. Progress against the statutory requirements has not been reviewed at this monitoring visit and will be considered at the next inspection. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/05/2026 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 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 with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must prepare and implement a policy ("the behaviour management policy") which sets out—

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the measures of control, discipline and restraint which may be used in relation to children in the home.

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within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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details of the child’s behaviour leading to the use of the measure;

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the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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a description of the measure and its duration;

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details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure;

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the name of the person who used the measure ("the user"), and of any other person present when the measure was used;

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and

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a description of any injury to the child or any other person, and any medical treatment administered, as a result of the measure; 24 July 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 5 within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so ("the authorised person")—

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has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and

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within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. Regulation 35 (1)(b) (3)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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In particular, this requirement refers to ensuring that if any intervention with a child involving restricting their movement or liberty occurs, it is clearly recorded and has had appropriate management scrutiny.

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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protect and promote each child’s welfare;

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treat each child with dignity and respect;

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provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background;

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help each child to understand and manage the impact of any experience of abuse or neglect; 24 July 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 6 help each child to develop resilience and skills that prepare the child to return home, to live in a new placement or to live independently as an adult;

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make decisions about the day-to-day arrangements for each child, in accordance with the child’s relevant plans, which give the child an appropriate degree of freedom and choice. Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(ix))

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In particular, this requirement refers to ensuring that children are supported to prepare for their adulthood emotionally and through education and support, and are supported to develop their independence and take age-appropriate safe risks.

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This also refers to ensuring that plans for children are regularly updated and in line with their current needs.

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The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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

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help each child to achieve the child’s education and training targets, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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support each child’s learning and development, including helping the child to develop independent study skills and, where appropriate, helping the child to complete independent study;

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understand the barriers to learning that each child may face and take appropriate action to help the child to overcome any such barriers;

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help each child to understand the importance and value of education, learning, training and employment;

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promote opportunities for each child to learn informally;

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(Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)) 24 July 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 7 In particular, ensure that children are being supported with routine and structure regarding their education, learning and development.

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This also refers to ensuring that opportunities are provided to children to informally engage with education and support their development.

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

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

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there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. Regulation 40 (4)(b)(c)(e)) 24 July 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that any consequences used should be restorative and appropriate and not used as a consequence when children go missing from care. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 46, paragraph 9.38)

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 8

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Inspector

Caroline Coop, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2870977 9 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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