Children's Home run by Laska Care and Education Ltd in Calderdale

Inspection report for children's home: 2593046 1 Registered provider: Laska Care and Education Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This home is operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional needs.

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Information about this children's home

There were 2 children living at the home at the time of the inspection, and one child was spoken with.

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Information about this children's home

The home was registered with Ofsted in August 2020, and the suitably qualified manager registered in January 2024.

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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: 18 November 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: 2593046 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/11/2025 Full Good 21/05/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/04/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 26/07/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2593046 3

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Summary of findings

Children have respectful and warm relationships with staff. They develop improved self- esteem because of the quality of care and relationships they experience.

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Summary of findings

Children trust staff and ask for assistance and advice. Staff provide care that is responsive to children's unique needs, helping the children to feel valued and safe.

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Summary of findings

Children engage in education with encouragement from staff. When there is a barrier or poor attendance, the staff work to support children's engagement.

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Summary of findings

Safeguarding practice is effective and reduces risks to children. Children feel safe, and they are beginning to make safer choices because of the support and guidance provided to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff know children's individual needs well. Staff actively pursue opportunities to spend time with children and invest in relationships with them. Staff show warmth, pride and commitment to children. They communicate with children using respectful and kind words, which enhances children's feelings of safety and self-worth.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Plans for children are clear and promote responsive and nurturing care. Staff understand the children's journeys and show curiosity and interest in children's worlds. Staff know children's strengths and provide care that supports children's individual needs. As a result, children are making progress and experience stability in their lives.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure that children have appropriate provisions for health. They benefit from support from external sources, including access to doctors and the dentist. When children are reluctant to engage in health appointments, staff provide reassurance and encouragement to help ensure that their health needs are met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to attend their school and college provision. When children experience barriers to accessing education, staff work with children and educational professionals to understand and address these. Alternative educational arrangements are made, so children's attendance and progress are not affected. Children are consistently provided with opportunities to meet their potential.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy living in a homely environment. Photos and personalised items help them to feel a sense of belonging. Systems are in place for staff to report damage to the home. However, repairs are not always carried out promptly. For example, a broken bottom stair is potentially hazardous for children. Inspection report for children's home: 2593046 4 Staff do not consistently prepare children for independence. Plans for children are in place but are not always followed through. One child did not have the opportunity to demonstrate their learned independence skills prior to a planned move.

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

Staff understand the risks and potential dangers posed to children. Risk assessments provide staff with information and practical guidance to mitigate risks and keep children safe. Staff identify emerging risks for children effectively. However, these are not always recorded in children's risk assessments. This is a recording issue that could lead to inconsistencies in staff practice when keeping children safe.

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

Missing-from-home plans are detailed and clear. Staff use procedures alongside their own curiosity and instinct to promote the safe return of children at the earliest opportunity. When children are located, they are greeted with warmth and care. Staff follow up missing-from-home events and take learning to prevent further risk. Children are developing understanding about the risks that they may face when they are out independently.

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

Staff know the children and understand the responsibilities of their role to keep children safe. Incidents are managed effectively to reduce risk and protect children. Children's requests for help during a crisis are actioned immediately by staff. Staff offer unconditional support and warmth, which helps children to feel safe and calm.

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

Staff do not always support children to take managed risks as part of their development and independence. Plans are protective. However, they lack the flexibility to review and reduce safeguarding restrictions. As a result, children do not consistently have opportunities to practise and independently test strategies in preparation for planned moves out of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has high aspirations for children and expects the highest standards. They are committed to helping children achieve their potential. They promote a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and at the centre of decisions made for them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers ensure that children's views are sought and responded to. Children are encouraged to engage with independent advocates. Listening to children helps children feel a sense of value and respect.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children benefit from a diverse staff team. Staff recruitment is safely managed with effective checks carried out prior to employment. In addition, the manager analyses how an individual's character will fit with the home's ethos. The staff team is stable and works together naturally to achieve the shared goal of protecting and meeting the needs of the children. Inspection report for children's home: 2593046 5 Staff supervision sessions are regularly held. The sessions encourage dialogue about the children, how the home is functioning and what can be done better. Staff meetings take place monthly and are well attended. The meetings are opportunities for staff to share achievements and goals, address challenges and discuss strategies for supporting children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager actively promotes the development of the staff team. Staff members are required to engage with essential training. Training is updated at regular intervals. Learning is shared across the team to ensure that children receive consistent care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Previously, children have raised concerns around the use of security cameras in their garden and the impact of these on their ability to enjoy the space. This was a recommendation at the last inspection. At this inspection, the cameras remain in place. Inspection report for children's home: 2593046 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 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 requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child's health. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(d)) 15 October 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that any decision to limit children's privacy should only be in place to safeguard children and be under review to consider if any modifications can be made. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 15, paragraph 3.10)  The registered person should ensure that staff support children by preparing them for independence. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 17, paragraph 3.27)  The registered person should ensure that risk assessments are dynamic and responsive to emerging concerns. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 42, paragraph 9.5)

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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: 2593046 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Laska Care and Education Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Euroway House, Roydsdale Way, Bradford BD4 6SE

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Inspectors

Emma Gauden, Social Care Inspector (lead) Rachel Moore, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2593046 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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