Children's Home run by One Home UK Care Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 1 Registered provider: One Home UK Care Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately operated home, providing care for 2 children who may be experiencing social or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in November 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the last full inspection, one child has moved out, and one child has moved in. At the time of the inspection 2 children were living in the home and were present at 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: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/04/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 3

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Summary of findings

Children living at the home are making progress from their starting points. Children are cared for by a consistent staff team, whose members provide high-quality care. Children have developed trusted relationships with the staff caring for them. Leaders, managers and staff know the children well and place them at the centre of their practice.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is decorated to a high standard and has a lovely warm and relaxed feel. Photos capturing the children enjoying activities are displayed in the home. One child has a pet rabbit, and a staff member’s dog regularly visits, which is something both children enjoy. This means there is a homely, nurturing feel, which supports children to experience a sense of permanence and belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Before children move into the home, the manager completes assessments to consider whether staff have the necessary skills to support them. Children living in the home are consulted prior to any new children moving in. Leaders and managers provide children with detailed, well-designed transition plans that ensure both practical and emotional support when they move out. When there are concerns about the children’s needs and risks, leaders and managers promptly review the suitability of the children living in the home. One child moved to another home better suited to their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are cared for by the staff, who know them well. Children trust staff and are confident that when they share their feelings with staff, they are listened to. As a result, one child has been able to share previous experiences. Staff seek advice and guidance about how best to respond to children from the in-house therapist. One child said, ‘I love the staff and they love me. I am so happy. They will be part of my lifelong links when I leave here.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have enjoyed new experiences, including holidays abroad. Children regularly spend weekends away with staff and participate in activities, including paddleboarding. Staff also encouraged comforting activities, such as listening to nursery rhymes, which supports children’s emotional wellbeing.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s positive behaviour and progress are rewarded with activities of their choice. A new lucky dip reward system has brought notable improvements to one child's behaviour through instant rewards. Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 4

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

Children who self-harm are sensitively supported by staff. When there have been concerns that one child had self-harmed, immediate action was taken to keep the child safe. The child was supported throughout the night by staff.

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

When there has been an allegation made by a child against a member of staff, this has been managed well. Leaders and managers took immediate action to ensure that children were safe and felt listened to. Leaders and managers ensured that all relevant professionals were notified of the allegation, including the local authority designated officer. Internal investigations were completed without delay, and children were notified of the outcome and any action taken.

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

Prior to moving into the home, one child had been missing on multiple occasions. Since moving to the home, incidents have reduced. However, on one occasion a child went missing overnight; staff searched known areas initially but stopped during the night and conducted only limited searches the next day. The child returned home safely but was at risk when missing. Leaders and managers accepted this shortfall.

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

Children are supported to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. Consequences are used and children understand the reason for them. However, on one occasion, a child was prevented from attending a sports class because of their behaviour. This resulted in the child becoming upset, causing damage and assaulting staff. The child was subsequently arrested. This could have been prevented.

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

Children are encouraged to talk about their feelings and behaviours. One child, who was previously physically aggressive towards staff, is now able to identify and talk about their actions and recognise behaviours that are unacceptable. Incidents for the child have significantly reduced.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is suitably qualified and experienced and is supported by a skilled and competent deputy manager. Leaders and managers have high expectations of staff, which ensures practice is consistent and effective. Staff role model good practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders, managers and staff are proud of the progress children are making. There is a strong focus on encouraging, supporting and promoting positive behaviours.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers ensure that the staff team is stable and has the relevant skills and experience. This provides children with consistent care from adults who know them well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff understand their roles and responsibilities and have received training that is relevant to children’s needs, such as training on substance misuse and missing-from- home incidents. Staff have completed or are working towards the relevant qualification. Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 5 Leaders and managers ensure that team meetings are attended by all staff. This is an opportunity to discuss each child’s progress, any areas for development and staff wellbeing.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers ensure that staff are suitable to work with children prior to coming to work at the home. Safer recruitment checks are completed. This means that staff caring for children are suitable and safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have strong relationships with professionals. A social worker said, ‘This is one of the best children’s homes I have worked with. The level of communication is great. They always have [Name of child] best interests at heart.’ Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 6

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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: 2803886 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: One Home UK Care limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Burley Heyes, Arley Road, Appleton, Warrington WA4 4RS

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Inspectors

Nicola Forrester, Social Care Inspector Sam Baird, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2803886 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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Inspectors

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