Children's Home run by Bryanston Care Ltd in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2844608 1 Registered provider: Bryanston Care 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

This home is owned and managed by a private company. It provides care and support for up to 2 children with social and emotional needs. One child lives in the home, and the child was spoken to as part of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has applied to register with Ofsted.

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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: 2 December 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: 2844608 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/12/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2844608 3

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Summary of findings

The child’s positive progress has been demonstrated during this inspection. They are overcoming barriers and, as a result, are more settled in their home. This progress has been achieved through building positive relationships with staff and the consistency they are providing.

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Summary of findings

The home has faced some instability in its staffing arrangements. There is now a stable staff team, led by a deputy manager and a new manager in post, who have plans in place to to support workforce development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s voice is being captured through ‘conversations with the child’, daily logs and the implementation of a memory book. This is something the child has struggled with in the past. This demonstrates the progress the child is making and their confidence improving in expressing their views, wishes and feelings.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is helped to develop skills and strategies through individual support sessions to manage conflicts and difficult feelings, supported by positive relationships with staff. There are clear, consistent and appropriate boundaries for the child to support their understanding of behavioural expectations. Staff work hard to build positive relationships with the child to ensure they feel valued and safe in their home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is a well-equipped, homely and safe environment for the child to live. The child has personalised their bedroom to reflect their hobbies and interests. The child takes pride in their home and says it is ‘good living here’.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child enjoys a wide range of activities with staff, particularly swimming, where this has once been a barrier for them. This demonstrates how well staff have worked with the child to support their feelings of safety and belonging, which means the child is making meaningful progress in developing their confidence and overall wellbeing.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s education is promoted. Where this has previously been a difficulty, the manager’s appropriate professional challenge means that the child now has a full-time educational placement which will support them in meeting their academic attainments.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child can choose to spend time with people who are important to them. Staff support with family time where necessary and support the child to navigate their family relationships well. Staff are supportive of healthy relationships and friendships outside of the home, promoting the child’s identity needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2844608 4

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

Managers follow safeguarding procedures appropriately and refer concerns to relevant agencies. Allegations and concerns about staff are investigated thoroughly with good multi-agency input. When risks to the child have been identified, managers have taken disciplinary action to reduce the risk of harm. The investigations into staff conduct are appropriate and proportionate.

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

The child has an individualised plan that supports staff to understand their risks. Staff are skilled at de-escalating situations through their positive relationships with the child. As a result, incidents of physical intervention are reducing. When incidents do occur, staff respond consistently in line with the child’s plan, providing safe and predictable care.

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

The child says he feels safe and supported by staff. The staff have learned how to respond effectively when the child is upset or distressed. Furthermore, staff have a good understanding of the individual vulnerabilities and the risks surrounding the child. Staff promote the child’s welfare, and this helps to protect the child from harm.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The deputy manager, who has acted as manager since the last inspection, knows the child well and is instrumental in ensuring that plans are updated and that research is utilised to ensure the child receives a high level of care that meets their needs. Management oversight is embedded in audits, supervision sessions, team meetings and daily checks/handovers.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager knows the strengths and weaknesses of the home and has plans in place to support workforce development. There is improved management oversight since the last inspection. The manager and deputy have aspirations for the home and are embedding this into staff daily practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home benefits from a skilled and stable staff team. Staff say they feel well supported by their managers. Feedback is positive and demonstrates good working relationships across the home. Staff are complimentary of each other and managers and leaders in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings are reflective and informative. Reflective practice and upskilling sessions are beginning to be incorporated into team meetings to support staff development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision sessions are regular and purposeful with an opportunity for good reflection. Topic-specific supervisions take place when issues may arise in staff practice. In addition, topic-focused supervisions are used to support further learning and development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Safer recruitment practices are used to ensure that children are supported by staff who are deemed safe. Inspection report for children’s home: 2844608 5 Staff benefit from a structured induction, probation process, and access to a mandatory training programme. Training is reviewed regularly, and staff are supported to gain relevant qualifications.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were made during this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2844608 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: 2844608 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Godswell Park, Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury OX15 4ES

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Inspector

Amy Sims, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2844608 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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