Children's Home run by Laska Care and Education Ltd in Calderdale

Inspection report for children’s home: 2592846 1 Registered provider: Laska Care and Education Ltd

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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 owned by a private company. It provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection, 2 children were living in the home, and both were spoken with.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2020.

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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

Date of last inspection: 22 September 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: 2592846 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/09/2025 Full Good 15/11/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/05/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2592846 3

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Summary of findings

Children make progress in all areas of their lives. They develop independence skills and are achieving well in education.

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Summary of findings

Children are supported by staff who know and understand them. Staff respond proactively and effectively to meet the children’s needs.

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Summary of findings

Leaders and managers are aspirational for the children. They invest in the development of the staff to ensure that they can provide high-quality care to children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children are supported and praised for their progress and achievements. Children are doing well in education and it is recognised that they have sat exams and won awards. The staff encourage and support the children to succeed and fulfil their aspirations. The manager and staff advocate for children and appropriately challenge other professionals to ensure that educational decisions are in the best interest for children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Professionals speak positively about the relationships that they observe between children and staff. Children can identify trusted and supportive staff members. Managers recognise the importance of these trusted relationships and how they help children seek support to share their hopes and worries.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are prioritised. Staff work with the children, their families and professionals to adapt plans and support attendance at necessary health appointments. Staff encourage children to make healthy choices and engage them in discussions about the importance of good health.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to develop their independence skills. Staff incorporate this learning into day-to-day life, providing essential learning without unnecessary demands being placed on the children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s moves into the home are well planned. Comprehensive and considered assessment explores the needs of all children. Children enjoy helping the staff prepare the home so that children feel welcome and comfortable on their arrival.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s wishes and feelings are respected. Monthly meetings are held to provide children with protected time to discuss their thoughts and influence the day-to-day decisions about the home. Children receive feedback from the staff about their wishes and requests, helping them to feel valued and engaged. Inspection report for children’s home: 2592846 4 Memory books are created for the children. These books provide the children with a detailed account of the activities and special moments that they have experienced and enjoyed.

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

Children sometimes go missing from the home. Staff have detailed knowledge of children’s risks and follow plans to ensure that they are found safe and well quickly. These incidents are clearly recorded, noting the actions of staff. Professionals are updated and supportive conversations are carried out with the children to explore and support emotions, feelings and mitigate future incidents.

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

Children receive rewards to recognise their achievements and celebrate their success. Staff praise the children and clearly record this in the children’s records, helping them to understand their experiences and build their self-worth.

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

Staff carry out searches of children’s bedrooms to remove items that pose a risk or are hazardous to the child. The action taken by staff is clearly recorded and children are notified and involved where appropriate. Staff have focused discussions with children to raise their awareness and understanding of risk.

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

Staff recognise that children’s behaviour can be a way for children to communicate their needs and emotions. Lessons are learned from incidents and staff identify alternative strategies to support the children. Behavioural incidents for one child reduced after sensory items were purchased to meet their identified sensory need.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have strong relationships with the children and work closely with children’s families and other professionals. Leaders and managers are focused on the progress and development of the children and ensure that plans are adapted to help children succeed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have high expectations for the care offered by staff and this is a focus in supervisions and team meetings. Team meetings and supervisions are completed frequently and provide a safe space for staff to explore worries both personal and professional. They are a forum that provides the opportunity for staff to learn and develop their knowledge around care, risk management and planning.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are focused on the ongoing development of the staff team. They source and arrange training linked to the children’s presenting needs. Leaders and managers recognise the strengths within the team. They help staff to fulfil their responsibilities and enable progression into senior roles, maintaining staffing stability.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff speak positively about working in the home. They feel supported and encouraged to progress and develop. They say that they have positive relationships with the children and are confident in challenging others to ensure good quality care. Inspection report for children’s home: 2592846 5 No requirements or recommendations were made following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2592846 6

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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: 2592846 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Laska Care and Education Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Euroway House, Roydsdale Way, Bradford BD4 6SE

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Inspector

Rachel Moore, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2592846 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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