Children's Home run by Prosperity Children’s Services Limited in Bury

Inspection report for children’s home: 2850798 1 Registered provider: Prosperity Childrens services Limited

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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 privately owned. It provides care for up to one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties. The home and the manager were registered in March 2026, and this is the first inspection of the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager is currently absent from work and there is an interim manager and deputy manager in post. They are supported by the responsible individual.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection there was a child living in the home, and they were spoken with during the inspection.

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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: 2850798 2

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Summary of findings

Children benefit from short- to medium-term therapeutic care which is effective in disrupting patterns of unwanted behaviour. Children complete ambitious outdoor and leisure activities supported by specially trained staff. This helps children gain new skills and experiences away from people, places and situations where they are exposed to risk and harm.

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Summary of findings

Recent changes to the external locking arrangements have not triggered a review of fire evacuation plans. The managers started to address this during the inspection. Other risks and vulnerabilities are well understood by staff and are effectively managed.

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Summary of findings

In the absence of the registered manager a temporary manager and a deputy manager are overseeing the home. They provide effective and collaborative leadership.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff in this solo-bedded home provide highly individualised care. This is for a time limited duration while a longer-term plan is put in place for each child. Before a child moves in, a wide range of information is gathered and assessed. There is then careful evaluation as to whether staff have the right skills to support the child. This promotes a smooth and stable start to each child’s stay.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make good progress. They participate fully in activities, learn new outdoor skills and grow in confidence. Frequent trips away to rural and remote locations enables exploration of a variety of landscapes. Alongside enriching activities there is access to therapists and specialist education advisors.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff and other professionals work collaboratively to support children to make progress. Children are supported to stop misusing substances or alcohol. Criminality or anti-social behaviour reduces, and children are encouraged to explore positive goals and objectives for their futures.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff use their skills to support children to prioritise their health needs and overcome any barriers to accessing healthcare. Staff work at the child’s pace to minimise any anxiety this could cause. Each child’s self-care skills improve as a result.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

If children are not in education, staff use the time to gain an understanding of current levels of achievement. Staff build learning opportunities into daily activities and encourage children’s life and independence skills. This equips children with valuable skills for later life. Inspection report for children’s home: 2850798 3 The home is well presented. The child’s room is clean and tidy, and the room reflects their preferences. The staff and child have good, secure relationships. The child is regularly consulted about their thoughts and wishes. This helps them to feel valued and that their feelings count.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The arrangements for the storage of kitchen equipment and knives were improved while the inspector was on site. The locks at the premises were altered recently without due consideration of the full implications of this. This means that staff do not currently have an agreed strategy of how they and the child would exit the home in the event of a fire or emergency. However, leaders and managers sought to resolve this issue as a matter of urgency.

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

The child’s risks and vulnerabilities are clearly documented. Staff understand these specific risks. Staff are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills to identify risks. Staff have also completed relevant training in safeguarding children to be able to respond effectively to keep children safe.

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

There is a notable reduction in risky behaviours while children live in this home. When children go missing then staff respond swiftly and tenaciously in line with children’s safety plans. This helps to promote the safe return of children.

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

Managers have introduced new recording systems to monitor changing levels of risk. This provides staff with valuable insight, who then respond proactively to safeguard the child. Staff further reduce risks by having frequent focused conversations with children. These are effective in shifting children’s attitudes and behaviours.

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

There has only been one occasion when a child needed to be held for everyone’s safety. This was proportionate, undertaken by suitably trained staff and in line with the regulations. Subsequent meaningful discussions enabled the trusted relationship between the child and the staff involved to be re-established quickly.

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

Managers provide examples of specialist support and best practice to help staff achieve good outcomes for the child. Staff draw on this wide range of materials when supporting the child. Staff also recognise the importance of emotional wellbeing and provide a praising and nurturing environment for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff speak highly of the registered manager who is currently not in work. Soon after the home became operational, cover was needed for the registered manager. The swift provision of this from within the wider organisation meant there was a continuity of care and practice in the home. Staff and the child have experienced minimal upset under the interim management arrangements. Inspection report for children’s home: 2850798 4 Leaders and managers have a strong shared vision about the purpose of care provided in the home. Regular meetings, reflective discussions and bespoke training, support staff to understand and deliver this. Some of the training is provided specifically to underpin the outdoor activities that are offered.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular supervision sessions and effective and reliable management oversight. Managers provide a consistent presence in the home and know the child well. Managers model positive behaviours for the staff. Both managers and staff work closely as a team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is swift challenge from managers when the practice of other professionals falls short. Leaders and managers advocate appropriately on behalf of the child. Professionals hold the managers and staff in high regard and have referred to the care provided as ‘brilliant’. Professionals also cite communication from staff as a strength.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Due to the short period since the home registered, no child has yet moved on from the home. However, the plans already in place for evaluating readiness and for supporting this transition are very detailed. Managers have also devised tools which will measure the effectiveness of the home at this point. These, and other innovations, augur well for their positive effects on children and for future development of the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2850798 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure, just as in a family home, children should be able to access all shared areas of the home unless there are specific reasons why this would not meet a child’s needs. Any decisions to limit a child’s access to any area of the home, and any modifications to the environment of the home, must only be made where this is intended to safeguard the child’s welfare. Any modifications to the premises should be fully evaluated to ensure that existing risk assessments and plans remain relevant and functional. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.10)

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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: 2850798 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Prosperity Childrens services

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Prosperity Childrens Services Limited, Unit 8, Venus House Altham Business Park, Altham, Accrington BB5 5BY

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Inspector

Rachel Ruth, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2850798 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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