Children's Home run by Therapeutic Care Northwest Limited in Wigan

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 1 Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Northwest Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in January 2026 and is owned by a private company. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the visit, no children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

A manager has been appointed, who has applied to register with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

At a full inspection on 9 June 2026, the home was judged as inadequate. Compliance notices were issued relating to Regulation 12 (the protection of children standard), Regulation 13 (the leadership and management standard) and Regulation 14 (the care planning standard).

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken to meet the steps required in the compliance notices.

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This monitoring visit

No children have moved into the home since the last inspection.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has not taken appropriate action to manage an allegation made by a child who previously lived in the home. An updated referral was made to the local authority designated officer after the last inspection, but this did not contain all known information. This does not ensure that safeguarding professionals can make informed decisions. The manager addressed this during the inspection.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has revised their internal procedures to ensure that clearer information is shared with staff. There has been reflection and learning. Updated systems are now in place; however, they are not yet embedded into practice. The home’s Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 2 substance misuse procedure was not clear as it had been included in the injuries and accidents policy. This does not ensure that staff are provided with clear procedures to help support children when there are substance misuse concerns.

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This monitoring visit

Care planning has been strengthened. The manager has carried out a review of what information would be required to make an informed decision regarding new children moving into the home. New processes are now in place to ensure that children will only move into the home if the manager is confident that the staff have the skills, knowledge and understanding to meet their needs.

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Risk management plans have been reviewed. This has given the manager and staff the opportunity to strengthen risk assessments for when new children move into the home.

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This monitoring visit

Staff, including the manager, have received additional training from an external company to help develop their understanding of safeguarding. The manager has carried out sessions with staff in relation to professional curiosity, and the local authority designated officer has visited the home to educate staff on their role and responsibilities.

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This monitoring visit

Direct work has been reviewed. The manager has shared additional guidance and clear expectations with staff on how to strengthen meaningful conversations. This will ensure that important conversations are prioritised to help educate children on risks.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have reviewed their internal and external monitoring systems and reflected on their practice. There is also a new independent visitor. Positive changes have been made to help improve their oversight of practice in the home. A consultant has carried out a review and shared advice to help strengthen the manager’s and staff’s knowledge. This will help to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the quality of care provided to children.

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Plans are in place to recruit a new responsible individual.

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This monitoring visit

The other requirements raised at the last full inspection have not been considered as part of this visit. They remain in place and will be reviewed at the next inspection.

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This monitoring visit

Following the visit, a case review was held on 17 July 2026. It was deemed that sufficient action has been taken to meet the compliance notices. The decision was made to issue an additional requirement under Regulation 12. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/06/2026 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 4

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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 with the given timescales.

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

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

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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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manage relationships between children to prevent them from harming each other;

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

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

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are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home’s child protection policies;

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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;

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that the premises used for the purpose of the home are located so that children are effectively safeguarded; 28 August 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 5 that the premises used for the purpose of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health; and

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that the effectiveness of the home’s child protection polices is monitored regularly. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(b)(c)(d)(e))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that allegations are shared with the local authority designated officer, together with all known information.

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Additionally, the registered person must ensure that clear policies and procedures are in place in relation to substance misuse.

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The health and well-being standard is that—

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the health and well-being needs of children are met;

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children receive advice, services and support in relation to their health and well-being; and

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children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

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

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achieve the health and well-being outcomes that are recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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understand the child’s health and well-being needs and the options that are available in relation to the child’s health and well-being, in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and understanding;

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take part in activities, and attend any appointments, for the purpose of meeting the child’s health and well-being needs; and

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understand and develop skills to promote the child’s well- being. (Regulation 10 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv))

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The registered person must ensure that children’s health needs are understood and that support is in place to ensure 28 August 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 6 that children have opportunities to learn about the risks associated with electronic cigarettes and substance misuse, as well as the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet.

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This requirement was not reviewed at this visit and has been restated.

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The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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employ an individual to work at the children’s home;

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if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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the individual is of integrity and good character; and

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full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a) (3)(a)(d))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that safer recruitment processes are in place.

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This requirement was not reviewed at this visit and has been restated. 28 August 2026

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The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if—

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the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children. (Regulation 24 (1)(a))

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This requirement was not reviewed at this visit and has been restated. 28 August 2026

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children; 28 August 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 7 use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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protect and promote each child’s welfare;

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treat each child with dignity and respect;

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provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background;

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help each child to understand and manage the impact of any experience of abuse or neglect;

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help each child to develop resilience and skills that prepare the child to return home, to live in a new placement or to live independently as an adult;

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provide to children living in the home the physical necessities they need in order to live there comfortably; and

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make decisions about the day-to-day arrangements for each child, in accordance with the child’s relevant plans, which give the child an appropriate degree of freedom and choice.

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that the care is approved, and kept under review throughout its duration, by the placing authority;

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that the care is delivered by a person who—

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has the experience, knowledge and skills to deliver that care; and Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 8 is under the supervision of a person who is appropriately skilled and qualified to supervise that care. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vii)(ix) (3)(a)(b)(c)(i)(ii)

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This requirement was not reviewed at this visit and has been restated.

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An individual may only carry on a children’s home if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (5).

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satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5)(a) to (c); and have the capacity, experience and skills to supervise the management of the home, or the homes, in respect of which the responsible individual is nominated. (Regulation 26 (1) (7)(a)(b))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that there is a responsible individual who has oversight of the service and supervises the management of the home.

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was not reviewed at this visit and has been restated. 28 August 2026

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 9

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Northwest Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 39 Bee Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0BL

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Inspector

Michelle Snape, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2833484 10 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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