Children's Home run by Care Perspectives Ltd in Wolverhampton

Inspection report for children’s home: 2863846 1 Registered provider: Care Perspectives Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is run by a private company and provides care for up to 2 children who may have social and emotional difficulties, learning disabilities and/or mental health disorders.

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Information about this children’s home

There is one child living in the home, who was spoken to during the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager both registered with Ofsted in December 2025. The manager is dual registered to another children’s home in the company.

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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: 2863846 2

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Summary of findings

This newly registered home has made a secure start in providing high-quality care. Since the home registered, one child has been welcomed into the home and is benefiting from individualised care from staff who are committed to their wellbeing and progress.

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Summary of findings

Leaders and managers demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving outcomes and enhancing the lives of children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s move into the home was well planned to ensure the home was fully prepared for their arrival. Leaders and managers demonstrate a good understanding of each child’s needs through robust assessments and effective information gathering. The child was visited by staff, taken out on activities, shown the home virtually and consulted with to help reduce any anxieties. This child-focused approach meant the child was well supported during an uncertain and difficult time in their life.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Consistent, stable and nurturing therapeutic care has meant the child has made significant progress in a short period of time across all aspects of their life. The child is thriving in a supportive environment where their individual needs are understood and met. This enhances the child’s life chances.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Caring relationships are the foundation of high-quality care delivery. Interactions are consistently warm, nurturing and respectful. This creates an environment where the child feels genuinely valued, understood and listened to, even at times of crisis. This ensures that children develop a strong sense of safety, belonging and security, enabling them to make significant progress from their starting points.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Communication is well tailored to the child’s individual needs. Creative and innovative communication methods and tools are highly effective at delivering information in ways the child can understand. The child’s wishes and feelings are consistently sought and acted upon. This ensures that children feel empowered, valued and that their voices are central to the care they receive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The stable, routine-driven home environment has enabled the child to successfully re- engage with full-time education after a significant period of time out of education. The child is benefiting from the stability, routine and opportunities provided through education. This is supporting them to make progress, achieve positive outcomes and develop aspirations for the future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Family relationships are strengthened. The child has successfully re-established meaningful family time. This has supported their sense of belonging and identity while Inspection report for children’s home: 2863846 3 promoting positive and secure connections with people who are important to them. The child has been supported to promote and understand their heritage, religion and personal experiences. This helps children develop a stronger sense of self and increased confidence.

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

Staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities. They respond to concerns effectively. The child has developed an increased sense of safety, security and trust, which has contributed to a significant reduction in incidents and risk-taking behaviours. When incidents do occur, staff understand and respond to them within the context of the child’s lived experiences and individual needs. This approach ensures that the child’s needs are well understood and consistently met.

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

Staff consistently deliver highly effective therapeutic child-centred care that is firmly embedded throughout practice. They develop positive and trusting relationships with the child. This is underpinned by a deep understanding of the child’s needs, experiences, strengths and vulnerabilities. Staff adapt their approach to meet the child’s changing needs and seek external support to bolster their practice. This ensures that the child remains the focus of any intervention.

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

Children’s plans are detailed and reflective of guidance from the organisation’s commissioned therapists. Plans clearly outline the support required for the child and how it may be achieved. The manager regularly reviews and evaluates risks and the strategies to manage them. This approach enables staff to provide consistent therapeutic support, which promotes the child’s safety, wellbeing and development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are very experienced and confident, which has helped create an environment where children can flourish. The registered manager and deputy manager are respected by external professionals and the staff team. Leaders’ visions and values drive forward the aspirational outcomes for children. Managers and staff know the child very well, and they place the child at the centre of everything that they do.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Management has effective systems for monitoring and a detailed oversight of all aspects of the practice in the home. These systems enable the registered manager to identify any areas for improvement. Timely action is taken to address shortfalls, with a clear focus on underlying causes and identification of any patterns. This learning is shared with the team to promote positive outcomes for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Partnership working with families and external professionals is highly effective and centred on achieving the best possible outcomes for children. There is open communication, mutual respect and shared commitment to meeting the child’s needs. Families and professionals are actively involved in decision-making to ensure plans are Inspection report for children’s home: 2863846 4 informed by a range of perspectives. This approach means that children benefit from a network of support to promote their safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Inspection report for children’s home: 2863846 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: 2863846 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Care Perspectives Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Mansfield Group, 47 Morris Road, Leicester LE2 6BR

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Anthony O’Connor

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Inspector

Tonia Dubidat, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2863846 7 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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