Children's Home run by Culina Roc Ltd in Salford

Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 1 OFSTED USE ONLY

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Registered provider: Culina Roc Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home is owned and operated by a private provider. It offers care for up to 3 children who may experience emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

Since the last inspection, one child has moved into the home, and one child has moved out of the home. At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living at the home and spoke with the inspector.

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Information about this children's home

The home was registered with Ofsted in January 2024. The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2026.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: outstanding

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 2 OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/07/2025 Full Outstanding 11/06/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 3 OFSTED USE ONLY

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Summary of findings

Staff understand children's individual needs and use direct work sessions to help children understand their identity and feelings.

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Summary of findings

Staff promote children's relationships with the people who are important to them. Feedback from parents and professionals about the quality of care provided is consistently good. The staff team is positive about working in the home and talk about the child with care and respect.

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Summary of findings

Staff provide a good quality of care, but there are several shortfalls where practice could be strengthened. This would ensure that the measures taken by staff to keep children safe are reflected in key documents.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Two children have lived in the home for over 2 years and are settled and making progress. The social worker for one child recognised the positive changes in the child's presentation and said, 'The staff work hard to provide a nurturing, consistent, and supportive environment, which has helped the child to feel safe and settled.'

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They receive therapeutic support, benefit from consistent routines and are encouraged to engage in their care through positive incentives. As a result, children are increasingly able to express their feelings and communicate with staff about how they would like to be supported.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work hard to ensure that children have positive and meaningful experiences within the home. Children have enjoyed a range of activities, including a holiday abroad, day trips and other enjoyable experiences tailored to their individual interests and needs. Opportunities for fun and enrichment are routinely provided. These are celebrated through photos displayed in the home and recorded in children's individual memory books.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children benefit from well-supported time with their families. Family members consistently provide positive feedback about the quality of communication from staff and the support available to both them and their children. Through the commitment and dedication of the staff team, children's relationships with their families have strengthened. This support has been so effective that one child was successfully supported to transition back to living with their family.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children's health and wellbeing is promoted effectively. They are registered with appropriate healthcare services and are encouraged and supported to attend routine and Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 4 OFSTED USE ONLY

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

specialist appointments. When concerns arise regarding a child's physical or emotional health, staff respond promptly and proactively. They work closely with external professionals, seek advice and guidance where necessary and take appropriate action to ensure that children receive the support they need.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All children are in education. For 2 children, there are barriers to consistent attendance, but staff continue to provide encouragement and support. Alternative education is offered daily when children do not attend school. However, this needs to be formalised to provide greater clarity and consistency for children and staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a positive and nurturing home environment. Plans are in place to redecorate bedrooms, with children actively involved in decisions about these improvements. Two minor maintenance issues were identified. These were a loose plug socket casing and an uneven flagstone on the front path.

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

Children are cared for by staff who have a good understanding of their histories, experiences and individual needs. Staff are child focused and respond sensitively during times of distress. Children's plans are detailed, identifying risks and providing clear guidance for staff.

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

Children's plans are regularly updated following incidents. Physical intervention is used only as a last resort, and children are offered support and opportunities to talk afterwards. Staff reflect on incidents with children and adapt their approach to meet changing needs.

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

Children take part in direct work that reflects their wishes, feelings and care plans. Staff use a range of resources to support meaningful discussions. For example, one child felt able to explore questions about their identity, which informed further support and guidance.

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

Staff work effectively with partner agencies to ensure that children's needs are met and that care planning remains responsive. Children's moves into and out of the home are carefully managed, with consideration given to the needs and wellbeing of all children living in the home.

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

Leaders and managers respond promptly to complaints and take appropriate safeguarding action when concerns are raised. External investigations are commissioned where necessary, and actions are implemented to address identified issues.

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

Children know how to raise concerns and are encouraged to share their views. Staff take complaints seriously and work with children to find solutions. The introduction of a QR code has made the complaints process more accessible. Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 5 OFSTED USE ONLY

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

Allegations are taken seriously, with children spoken to and relevant agencies informed. However, further work is needed to ensure that all allegations are managed consistently and reported to safeguarding professionals in every instance.

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

Staff generally manage incidents well and prioritise children's safety. However, in one incident, records did not fully capture the actions taken or discussions held with the child, limiting evidence of how the child had been safeguarded.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There has been a period of instability due to significant changes within the staff team. Despite these challenges, staff have demonstrated commitment and resilience. One social worker commented that staff had worked quickly to get to know the children and support them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Since joining in September, the new manager has led a number of positive improvements within the home. She has successfully overseen a significant staff team transition and implemented changes to reduce further disruption. A strong focus on staff wellbeing has been introduced, including recognition of achievements and access to therapeutic support. As a result, staff spoke positively about working in the home and the support they receive from leaders and managers.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers advocate effectively for children and maintain positive relationships with professionals and family members. The manager extended therapeutic support to the family of one child moving on from the home, helping to support a successful transition.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers ensure that children are cared for by staff who know them well and understand their individual needs. Staff receive regular supervision focused on children's experiences and progress, alongside opportunities for team reflection.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have access to a wide range of training, including bespoke training tailored to meet the specific needs of individual children. The manager has good oversight of the home. However, greater attention is needed to ensure that practice consistently aligns with organisational policies, particularly regarding the use of artificial intelligence. Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 6 OFSTED USE ONLY

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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 within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person;

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Requirement Due date

take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child's welfare; and

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Requirement Due date

that the home's day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(v)(vi)(b))

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Requirement Due date

The registered manager must ensure that all allegations made by children are taken seriously, investigated in line with safeguarding procedures and subject to effective management oversight.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that when hazards are removed from children the action taken by staff is clearly documented and further control measures are implemented. 24 August 2026

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children's home that—

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home's statement of purpose. (Regulation 13 (1) (2)(a)) 24 August 2026 Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 7 OFSTED USE ONLY

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered person must ensure that they are following their policy in relation to the use of artificial intelligence.

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Recommendations

 The registered person must ensure that the necessary support is given to children to enable them to access their education or training. The support and daily offer of alternate education should be formalised to provide clarity for the child and the staff team. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 28, paragraph 5.13)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that any damage in the home is quickly repaired. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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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: 2769508 8 OFSTED USE ONLY

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Fulmer Grange Cottage, Framewood Road, Wexham, Slough SL2 4QS

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Inspector

Rebecca Robson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2769508 9 OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspector

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