Children's Home run by Park Blue Homes Limited in Wiltshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2863241 1 Registered provider: Park Blue Homes Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home registered with Ofsted on 9 October 2025 and is owned and operated by a private organisation. It provides care for up to 4 children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living in the home, and they took part in the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2025.

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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: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2863241 2

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Summary of findings

Children benefit from warm, nurturing relationships with staff who know them well and place their needs, wishes and feelings at the centre of their care. Staff support children to maintain important family relationships, access education and health services, and take part in activities that help them develop confidence, independence and new skills. Children live in a home that is adapted to meet their individual needs and are supported by a stable staff team that provides continuity of care. Leaders and managers understand the home’s strengths and areas for development, and they take action to continually improve practice. When concerns arise, managers respond appropriately, promote reflection and learning, and work with other professionals to ensure that children remain safe. As a result, children continue to make good progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children develop trusting relationships with staff who ensure that their views, wishes and feelings influence their day-to-day care. They are encouraged to express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them and to contribute to decisions about their lives. Staff promote relationships with family members and other people who are important to children, helping children to maintain a sense of identity and belonging. One parent said that their child is happier, communicates more effectively and has made significant progress since moving into the home. They also described staff as ‘welcoming’ and ‘supportive’ and said that the support provided has strengthened their relationship with their child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide care that is tailored to each child’s individual needs. Support is adapted to reflect children’s health needs, abilities and preferences, helping them to make progress in areas such as emotional wellbeing, social development, independence and engagement in the wider community. However, on occasion, staff do not follow children’s agreed care and behaviour management plans, which means that children do not always receive clear and predictable responses from adults.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy a range of activities and experiences that reflect their interests, including swimming and going to the park. These opportunities help children develop confidence, learn new skills and become more independent. Birthdays and other important occasions are celebrated in ways that are meaningful to children and often involve family members, helping children feel valued and connected to the people who matter to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are supported well through access to specialist services and ongoing partnership working with relevant professionals. Education is also supported effectively through collaborative working with schools and other agencies. Professionals report improvements in children’s engagement, presentation and overall development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2863241 3 Children live in a spacious home that has been adapted to meet their individual needs. Although some areas require redecoration and maintenance, plans are in place to address these issues. Leaders ensure that there are sufficient numbers of staff to help children feel secure and supported. This enables children to enjoy positive experiences and develop increasing independence.

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

Professionals and family members work together to ensure that support arrangements reflect children’s changing needs. For one child, the use of a safe bed is based on assessed need and professional advice. A planned step-down approach is being developed to support a safe transition to a standard bed when this is appropriate.

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

Leaders take allegations seriously, and relevant concerns are shared with other professionals as required. They ensure that investigations are thorough and that learning from these is used to strengthen practice. There have been some occasions when staff have not responded to or escalated safeguarding concerns as promptly as they should have. Managers addressed these incidents appropriately and used them as opportunities for reflection and learning. This has helped staff develop a clearer understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of taking timely action to protect children.

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

Staff use visual aids and other communication methods to help children understand information and make choices about their daily lives. This enables children to communicate their preferences, develop independence and take an active role in decisions that affect them.

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

Leaders carefully consider children moving into the home to ensure that needs can be met and to minimise the impact on other children living in the home. When children move on, planning is thoughtful and well-coordinated. Staff work closely with families and professionals to prepare children for change and help them maintain important relationships. Professionals speak positively about the support provided to families and the registered manager’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has a good understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for development. They promote a child-centred culture where positive relationships and high-quality care are valued. Monitoring activities, feedback and reflective practice are used to identify areas for improvement and strengthen care across the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision that provides opportunities for reflection, support and professional development. Discussions focus on children’s progress, practice issues and staff’s learning needs. This helps staff to develop their skills and maintain a clear focus on meeting children’s individual needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2863241 4 Children benefit from a stable staff team that provides continuity of care. When additional staffing is required, leaders use a small number of regular bank staff who are familiar with the children and their needs. This helps children maintain established relationships and experience consistency in the care and support they receive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager and staff advocate for children and their families when needed. They work constructively with professionals to ensure that children receive appropriate support and services. This results in children’s needs being at the centre of planning and decision-making.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children’s plans are individualised and provide staff with clear guidance on how to support them effectively. Children’s targets are realistic and relevant, enabling their progress to be monitored and reviewed. As a result of this proactive approach, children’s care adapts to changes in their circumstances and developmental progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Training opportunities reflect the needs of the children living in the home. Staff receive the knowledge and support they need to meet children’s health, communication, and care needs with confidence.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff speak positively about the support they receive from leaders and managers. They describe them as ‘approachable’ and ‘supportive’. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They benefit from a positive learning environment where they are encouraged to reflect on and develop their practice. Inspection report for children’s home: 2863241 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that all staff consistently follow children’s agreed care and behaviour management plans, so that children receive predictable responses and boundaries from adults that support their safety, welfare and progress. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 54, paragraph 10.20)

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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: 2863241 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Park Blue Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 38 Freemans Way, Harrogate HG3 1DH

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Inspector

Karen Hallam, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2863241 7 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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Inspector

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