Children's Home run by Inspirations Leicestershire Limited in North Northamptonshire

Inspection report for children's home: 2785993 1 Registered provider: Inspirations Leicestershire Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home is operated by a private organisation. It provides care for up to 3 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living at the home. The inspector observed both children and spoke to one of them.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2026.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2785993 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/06/2025 Full Good 24/02/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children's home: 2785993 3

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Summary of findings

Children are cared for by a stable and committed team, and they enjoy spending time with the staff. Staff support children to socialise in the community, and their interests are promoted. Staff have had conversations with children. However, children's wishes and feelings are not always recorded. Children have been safeguarded. However, their risk assessments are not regularly reviewed and do not identify all known risks. Leaders and the manager are aware of the shortfalls and have already commenced plans to implement changes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

At the time of the inspection, 2 children were living at the home. One of the children had recently moved into the home. The staff are warm and nurturing, and this has helped the child to quickly settle and form positive relationships with them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Overall, the home is well maintained and provides a warm and cosy environment for the children to live in. Children have personalised their bedrooms. The manager ensures that the bedrooms are redecorated before children move into the home. Photos and personal touches are evident in their bedrooms. Staff support children to have good memories of their time at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to excel in their interests and are provided with opportunities to participate in social activities. One child was supported to obtain their driving licence, and, when they passed, staff followed the child until they were confident to commute solo.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff promote the mental and emotional health of the children well. A therapist works with staff to help them address the complex emotional needs of the children. They are also available for staff.

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

Observations of children and staff reflect the good relationships that exist between them. These relationships contribute to children feeling safe and cared for. Staff have a calm and relaxed approach with the children. Over time, a family and homely environment has been established. This is positive for the children. It has allowed them to feel safe and protected in their home. The children know that the staff care for them and that they are trusted adults.

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

Staff are proactive in celebrating children's achievements, including promoting children's self-esteem through taking photos of all the activities, events and holidays that children Inspection report for children's home: 2785993 4 have participated in. These memorable events are then put into a child's memory book that they will be able to take with them when they leave the home.

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

Children understand how to make a complaint. When there are concerns raised by children, these are taken seriously by the manager and explored effectively. Decisive action is taken and, where possible, relationships between staff and children are encouraged to be rebuilt.

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

Staff carry out key-work sessions with the children. However, these are not always recorded, and discussions are often unplanned. Therefore, while staff are aware of the child's understanding, this may hinder any future support given to the child.

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

There had not been any proactive planning for work to support the children in areas for progress, such as their wishes and feelings. A senior manager is supporting the manager in looking at ways to establish children's collective views.

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

Since the last inspection, children living in this home have been safeguarded. However, risk assessments are not clear or reviewed regularly. Emerging or reducing risks are not identified in a timely way, which does not help the way that staff work with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is run by a committed and nurturing management team. Staff are working towards creating a calm atmosphere where staff and children's voices are heard. They understand the areas of development for the home and are ambitious for the children they care for.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say they are supported both personally and professionally. They speak highly of the managers. Managers ensure that staff have regular supervision and training in line with the children's needs. Team meetings are regular and well attended. Staff say this helps reinforce information and build confidence in their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that staff recruitment checks meet the required regulation and ensures that children are protected and kept safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is an established monitoring system in place that can provide an insight into the children's care. The manager did not have clear oversight and monitoring of the home, and the impact on children's care was limited. A supporting senior manager is aware of the shortfalls, and she is working closely with the manager to improve practice that informs the way that staff work with children. There is strong evidence of aspiring to provide the best help and support for children. Inspection report for children's home: 2785993 5

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

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

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. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(b))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that risk assessments are in place that identify known and potential risks for each child.

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Requirement Due date

Ensure that staff are skilled and confident in challenging and dealing with inappropriate and risky behaviour. 2 October 2026

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children's home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(h))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that robust quality assurance and monitoring systems are in place and used regularly and that monitoring is recorded. 2 October 2026 Inspection report for children's home: 2785993 6

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Recommendation

 Children must be consulted regularly on their views about the home's care. This should show their understanding. Children should be able to see the results of their views being listened to and acted upon. (Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards, Page 22, paragraph 4.11)

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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: 2785993 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Inspirations Leicestershire Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 131a London Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5DP

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Inspectors

Corline Parker, Social Care Inspector Rachael Jones, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2785993 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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