Children's Home run by Budwood Limited in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection report for children’s home: 2802652 1 Registered provider: Budwood 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 provides care for one child who may have social and emotional support needs. One child was living in the home at the time of inspection, and they spoke with the inspector.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered in October 2024 when the home opened. They are also registered to manage another home operated by the provider.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and we are currently checking this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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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 outstanding

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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: 2802652 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/04/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2802652 3

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Summary of findings

A dynamic and committed manager leads a staff team that has a thorough understanding of the child’s needs. Staff use reflective practice to develop plans to support the child. This, along with strong relationships, helps the child to make progress. The child benefits from a stable and safe home that helps them to develop their independence ready for their future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is incredibly settled in the home and enjoys living there. Staff ensure the home is a place of stability from which they can grow and develop. The child benefits from positive relationships with staff, which creates a relaxed environment in the home. Staff provide consistent support in line with the home’s therapeutic model of care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support has helped the child to grow in confidence and to develop emotionally. Staff recognise the progress the child has made to understand their family dynamics and how to better manage those relationships. Staff support the child to spend positive time with their family, which is important to them. In addition, the child benefits from a wide range of positive experiences, such as holidays and days out. Staff support and nurture the child’s interests, such as horse riding and photography.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have regular conversations with the child about important topics, including education about physical health and sexual health. Staff speak with the child about the dangers of vaping and try to discourage this. Staff support the child to lead a healthy and active lifestyle to help them to prepare for their future. Staff understand the challenges the child has with their sleep and provide support to promote healthy sleep routines.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The environment in the home encourages the child to develop their independence skills in preparation for the future. This has enabled the child and local authority to begin the next steps of their care planning in a planned and measured way.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child attends school. There have been ongoing challenges to support the child to attend on time. However, they have been able to attend enough to sit their end of year exams. The child intends to go on to college, with a clear idea of their future career goals.

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

The child feels safe living in the home. Staff know the child’s history and potential areas of risk. They use this knowledge to help the child to stay safe. Staff use their positive relationships with the child to talk through areas of worry or concern. They Inspection report for children’s home: 2802652 4 help the child talk through areas of worry or concern and help them to reflect on the past and make positive choices and decisions. By ensuring the child is well informed, staff create a trusting environment where the child has the responsibility to take age- appropriate risks.

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

Staff provide the child with consistent boundaries. This, in conjunction with the strong relationships, means there have been no incidents in the home and the child has not been missing. Staff guide and support the child with reminders about speaking to others respectfully.

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

Comprehensive plans are in place to support staff to keep the child safe. These outline historical concerns as well as how to support the child with current risks, such as friendships and online safety.

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

Comprehensive plans are in place to support staff to know about previous risks and how to support current concerns. There has been a low incidence of safeguarding concerns in the home. When safeguarding concerns have occurred, they have been responded to appropriately. The manager supports staff to discuss and reflect on safeguarding with another home, which helps to broaden staff exposure to possible scenarios. However, there are missed opportunities to further staff’s safeguarding knowledge.

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

Safer recruitment processes are in place, including good oversight of any temporary staff who work in the home. A comprehensive tracker helps to ensure they receive regular supervision.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

A dynamic and committed manager leads the home. She is driven to understand the quality of care in the home and to improve standards. She has high ambitions for the child and the staff team. The manager has excellent oversight of the home and the care provided. She is highly organised and regularly monitors care to inform planning and to identify potential gaps or areas where challenge is needed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home has a thoroughly embedded therapeutic model and a clear ethos that informs how care is designed and delivered for the child. Staff make effective use of reflective meetings, which helps them to better understand the child and how to provide the right support to them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is regularly in the home, which means she understands the staff team well. She is insightful and knows when to intervene to support staff dynamics and relationships. Staff feel well supported by the manager. They receive regular, reflective supervision that encourages them to think about the support they provide and to take accountability for their role. Staff receive comprehensive training that is tailored to the needs of the child. Inspection report for children’s home: 2802652 5 The manager persistently challenges other agencies when there are delays or concerns with care planning. However, the manager still maintains positive and collaborative links with other professionals, knowing when to raise concerns.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Professionals are positive about the support provided to the child. They identify that staff have built strong relationships with the child, which has enabled them to make progress. Inspection report for children’s home: 2802652 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure staff have regular opportunities to explore and develop their knowledge of safeguarding. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 43, paragraph 9.12)

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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: 2802652 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Malvern View, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4AD

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Inspector

Clare Nixson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2802652 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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