Children's Home run by Rising Brook Care Limited in Staffordshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2871247 1 Registered provider: Rising Brook Care 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

The home is owned by a private company. It registered in February 2026 and provides care for up to 3 children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in February 2026 and is suitably qualified.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home. The child spoke to the inspector 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2871247 2

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Summary of findings

Since the home registered, one child has moved in. The child is making good progress in all areas of their development. The child spoke positively about their experiences of living in the home and the relationships they have built with the manager and staff.

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Summary of findings

External professionals and the child’s family highlight the strong advocacy of the manager. Staff speak positively about the quality of support the child receives. Leaders and managers have effective oversight of the child’s care, progress and staff practice.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has trusted and emotionally warm relationships with the manager and staff team. The child stated that they are cared for with ‘dignity and respect’ and rated the staff team as ‘100 out of 100’. The child’s social worker said that the quality of care is ‘exceptional’. As a result, the child is being supported well in a nurturing living environment where they feel respected and valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff skilfully help the child to share their views, wishes and feelings using their preferred communication methods. When the child experiences barriers to communication, staff are creative in using play and art to help the child to express their views, wishes and feelings. This creates an inclusive living environment where the child’s views are understood and listened to.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s relationship with their family members is nurtured. The manager and staff support the child to visit their family members and include them in celebrations. A family member stated that the manager is ‘persistent’ in their advocacy to ensure that the child receives specialist support and help to maintain their important relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s education is valued by the manager and staff team. When the child experiences barriers to education, the manager liaises with education professionals effectively. Staff create positive routines and bespoke plans to support the child’s learning in their home and in their community. Consequently, the child’s confidence and independence are developing, and they are excited to commence full-time education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home’s environment is welcoming and comfortable. The child’s bedroom is thoughtfully designed to reflect their individual needs and diversity. Staff help the child to keep their bedroom clean as part of developing their independence. As a result, the child is being provided with a safe and comfortable environment to live in.

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

The manager and staff team understand their safeguarding responsibilities well and are strong advocates for the child. They work with external professionals to explore and manage any risks to the child, and to develop bespoke support plans. Leaders and managers prioritise safe recruitment. They are proactive in organising for staff to complete their regulatory qualifications within timescales. This ensures that the child is Inspection report for children’s home: 2871247 3 being cared for by adults who are appropriately vetted, qualified and understand their needs.

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

Staff understand the child’s equality, diversity and inclusion. They help the child to explore and develop their personal identity and interests safely. This sensitive approach enables the child to share their lived experiences and their views, wishes and feelings about their identity. As a result, the child is safer and feels confident in the adults supporting them.

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

When the child is in crisis and leaves the home, the members of the staff team skilfully avoid the use of physical interventions. Staff are persistent in their attempts to locate the child and to help them to understand the risks. When the child experiences barriers in spending time in the community independently, the manager is effective in their collaboration with partner agencies to develop a bespoke safety plan.

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

Staff understand how to implement the legal safeguards that are in place to keep the child safe. Staff sensitively and respectfully help the child to understand their responsibilities. Staff help the child to speak with external professionals. This therapeutic approach enables the child to share their views regarding their future plans and keeps the child safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager, responsible individual and staff team are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive living environment for children. They are united in their vision to help the child to overcome barriers in their lives and to achieve their aspirations. External professionals speak highly about the quality of support for the child and the partnership working.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager challenges professionals effectively when the child’s views, wishes and feelings are not listened to. When the child experiences discrimination, the manager advocates strongly for the child’s experiences to be investigated by the appropriate partner agencies. As a result, the child feels valued and supported living in their home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff speak positively about the manager’s nurturing and respectful approach. Staff receive regular supervision and value the training and reflective team meetings. The manager provides staff with opportunities to reflect and discuss their experiences following incidents. This supportive approach helps staff to feel valued and ensures that they are provided with bespoke support when this is required.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are effective monitoring systems and good management oversight in place. The manager and responsible individual work together to review the home’s operation and staff practice. The manager is meticulous in reviewing the child’s experiences and progress, learning from incidents and staff practice. This helps staff to feel confident in their roles and the leadership and management of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There were no requirements or recommendations raised at this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2871247 4

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Information about this inspection

The inspector has 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: 2871247 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Rising Brook Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Electric House, Ninian Way, Wilnecote, Tamworth B77 5DE

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Inspector

Siân Heffey, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2871247 6 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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