Children's Home run by Your Chapter Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children's home: 2820500 1 Registered provider: Your Chapter Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home is run by a private company. It provides care for up to 4 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2025.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living at the home.

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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 outstanding

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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: 30 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: 2820500 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/09/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2820500 3

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Summary of findings

Children living in the home have good relationships with staff and each other. They enjoy group activities, such as beach trips, as well as enjoying individual activities. Safeguarding practice is effective because staff understand children’s needs and risks. When risks present, staff take action in line with children’s plans. The manager supports staff to deliver safe and effective care. They have oversight of staff practice and use this to develop staff skills.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, one child has moved on from the home, in line with the placing authority plan. The manager and staff advocated for the child to ensure that they moved on from the home at the right time, taking into account their educational and emotional needs. The child's time living at the home was celebrated with a day out for children and staff and a party at home. A memory book including photos of special occasions was created and given to the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has moved into the home. The manager carefully assessed the needs of the child, alongside the needs of children living at the home. The skills of the staff team were thoroughly considered. This robust assessment has helped the child to settle in at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are happy living at the home because of the consistent, nurturing care they receive from staff. Staff provide children with positive daily routines. Mealtimes are a special time at the home, where children and staff come together to share their thoughts and feelings about their day. There are many moments of fun and laughter. One child said, 'This is the happiest I've ever been and this is the best home I've ever lived in.'

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers and staff regularly seek children's views about the care they receive. One social worker said, 'Staff listen to children and then they act. They do what they say they're going to do.' This helps children to feel valued and cared for.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy positive relationships with each other. Staff help children to treat each other with respect and care and to celebrate their uniqueness. Children enjoy new and exciting activities together. This includes regular trips to the beach, theme parks and go- karting. Staff support and encourage children's individual interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children's health and educational needs are a priority for the manager and staff. All children attend the on-site school. One child has completed their exams, and bespoke plans for them to continue their education are being progressed. Children have access to specialist services to support their emotional wellbeing needs. Inspection report for children's home: 2820500 4 Children spend time with people who are important to them. Staff ensure that arrangements for children to spend time with family are safe and appropriate. Children's complex family dynamics are understood, and children are helped to overcome any challenges in their relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Photos of children are displayed throughout the home. A large kitchen and dining area is the hub of the home. Children have access to a variety of fun outdoor activities in the spacious garden. The use of door alarms is regularly assessed and reviewed.

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

Children say that they feel safe. Staff understand children's preferred communication methods and recognise when children may need additional support. For example, one child communicates difficult feelings through written notes. Staff respond appropriately and help children to talk about their thoughts and worries. Staff provide children with positive, predictable routines that contribute to their feelings of safety.

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

Risk assessments and plans are individual to each child, and staff take time to share these plans with children. However, one child's plan did not include accurate information about how staff should respond when there are concerns about self-harm. Staff remove items from children's bedrooms to ensure that they are safe. However, records of items removed from children's bedrooms are not recorded in a consistent way. This has not impacted on the care or safety of children.

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

Children rarely go missing from the home. On occasions when one child was missing, staff responded quickly. Safeguarding professionals were notified, and important information about the child's risks and vulnerabilities were shared appropriately. Staff welcomed the child home and sensitively explored the reasons for them going missing. The manager challenges the placing authority to ensure that independent return home interviews take place.

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

Relationships between children and staff are built on trust and mutual respect. Consequently, there are very few incidents in the home. Staff use effective de-escalation techniques to prevent behaviours from escalating. Restraint is only used as a last resort to protect children and others from harm.

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

Staff use incentives and rewards to promote positive behaviour. Consequences are rarely used. Any consequences are fair and proportionate. Staff help children to develop their understanding of cause and effect.

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

Children are helped to develop their independence skills, in line with their age. Staff support children to complete tasks such as cooking, cleaning their bedrooms and managing their own laundry. A structured independence programme helps children to prepare for their move on from the home. Inspection report for children's home: 2820500 5

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The registered manager is dedicated to improving children's lives. He provides inspirational leadership and is creative in his approach to ensuring that individual children's needs are met. Children are involved in all aspects of their care. The manager talks to children about their plans, and they are encouraged to share their views. Records consistently evidence children's views, wishes and feelings and how these are responded to. The manager ensures that children are helped to celebrate and remember special occasions that are important to them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Complaints made by children are treated seriously and investigated thoroughly. Children are kept up to date about the progress of their complaint, and a response is provided in writing. When there are concerns about staff practice, they are investigated promptly and thoroughly with all appropriate professionals informed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff are skilled at delivering the necessary direct work with children to progress their plans. They attend regular training to develop their practice. Staff also access therapeutic consultations from a commissioned clinical team. Staff are provided with research-based guidance that helps them to support individual children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Management oversight is consistent and identifies progress and challenges children may experience. Supervision sessions support staff to reflect on children's needs and their own practice. Staff value this support and have confidence in leaders and managers.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager welcomes scrutiny and feedback from children, family members and professionals. Recommendations made by the independent person are responded to promptly. External professionals speak highly of the manager and the care provided by the staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers create a positive culture in the home. Staff say that they are involved in how the home operates, and suggestions for changes are welcomed by managers. One member of staff said, 'I don't see this as a job, I love being here. I work with an amazing team and we all support each other.' Inspection report for children's home: 2820500 6

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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 registered person must maintain records ("case records") for each child which—

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Requirement Due date

include the information and documents listed in Schedule 3 in relation to each child;

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Requirement Due date

are signed and dated by the author of each entry. (Regulation 36 (1)(a)(b)(c))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered person must ensure that risk assessments align with the placing authority plans for the care and safety of children and ensure that detailed records of any items removed from children are kept, including the date that they are returned. 27 August 2026

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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: 2820500 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Your Chapter Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 3 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle SK8 3SR

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Inspector

Anna Belshaw, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2820500 8 regulates and inspects 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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Inspector

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