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

Inspection report for children’s home: 2809013 1 Registered provider: One Home UK Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned. It provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

One child was living at the home at the time of the inspection but was not present during the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

An experienced and qualified registered manager leads the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2809013 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

28/05/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2809013 3

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Summary of findings

The child has made exceptional progress since living at the home. A highly nurturing, therapeutic and committed staff team has supported the child. The child benefits from a stable home environment that promotes their emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging, and they enjoy a wide range of positive experiences.

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Summary of findings

Strong leadership fosters a culture of high aspiration and continuous development, ensuring support remains responsive and tailored to the child’s evolving needs.

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Summary of findings

Collaborative working with external professionals ensures robust safeguarding arrangements have significantly improved experiences and outcomes for the child.

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Summary of findings

Therapeutic approaches are embedded throughout daily care practice and have helped the child develop a strong sense of emotional security and resilience. Consequently, they are better equipped to engage positively with new opportunities, build trusting relationships and sustain the meaningful progress they have achieved.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child has lived in the home for a significant period. Before living there, they had experienced a high number of moves and significant disruption in their life. They have made exceptional progress since moving in, including now attending school on a full- time basis. This is a significant achievement. It demonstrates the staff team’s dedicated support, persistence and advocacy in promoting the child’s educational engagement and success.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child lives in a welcoming and exceptionally well-presented home, tailored to their interests and needs. The environment is thoughtfully designed to support the child’s emotional wellbeing. For example, the garden hot tub provides valuable sensory input and opportunities for relaxation. As a result, the child benefits from a home that promotes emotional regulation, comfort and a strong sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff consistently go above and beyond to ensure that the child benefits from a wide range of positive experiences and opportunities. A particular strength of the home’s care is the support provided to the child in owning and caring for a pet. This has been highly beneficial in helping the child develop nurturing skills, responsibility and emotional resilience.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child’s views, wishes and feelings are central to the care they receive. Staff consistently seek out and act on these views, ensuring the child’s voice is reflected in records and day-to-day practice. This includes discussions with staff, activity planning and consultation. The child is actively encouraged to provide feedback on the home and the staff who care for them, helping to ensure they are meaningfully involved in Inspection report for children’s home: 2809013 4 decisions that affect their daily life. As a result, the child feels heard, valued and empowered, which contributes to their confidence, sense of belonging and overall wellbeing.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff work proactively and effectively to promote and maintain the child’s relationships with people who are important to them. The child enjoys regular time with several family members. This strengthens their sense of identity, belonging and emotional wellbeing. The manager continually considers how the child can spend creative time with their family because she understands how important this is.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Feedback from professionals and family members is overwhelmingly positive. One professional described the manager and staff as ‘great advocates for the child’, and a family member said, ‘They [staff] have done brilliantly.’

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

The manager and staff have a thorough understanding of the key risks and vulnerabilities for the child. Staff care practice is guided by comprehensive assessments, strong managerial oversight and effective input from the organisation’s therapeutic team. Although incidents continue to happen, they have decreased significantly over time, due to the highly consistent and nurturing care provided.

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

Staff demonstrate exceptional understanding of the child’s vulnerabilities and skilfully apply therapeutic strategies to reduce risk and promote emotional wellbeing. Consequently, the child has developed trusting relationships, greater emotional security and resilience, enabling them to manage difficult feelings more effectively and approach challenges with greater confidence, self-regulation and perseverance. One external professional said the consistency of care has been instrumental in helping the child build trust, feel emotionally safe and make and sustain progress.

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

Safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly, with appropriate notifications to relevant agencies. Records provide a clear, comprehensive account of incidents and the actions taken. Management oversight is thorough and reflective, demonstrating careful analysis of incidents and identifying the actions required to support both the child and staff. This ensures that learning is embedded in practice, staff receive appropriate guidance and support, and the child continues to benefit from safe, well-informed care that promotes positive outcomes.

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

Highly individualised sessions help the child explore and understand their risks, vulnerabilities and lived experiences. These sessions are delivered using therapeutic approaches and language aligned with the home’s well-established therapeutic model. Staff have a nuanced understanding of the child’s behaviours and the needs that underpin them. Regular therapeutic consultations enhance staff care practice and equip them with effective strategies to support the child. Consequently, the child receives highly effective care that is thoughtful, informed and responsive to their needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2809013 5 One professional highlighted the manager and staff’s commitment to reflective practice and therapeutic approaches.

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

The manager maintains effective oversight of stored medication. All medication is stored together in a secure location, with systems in place to ensure accountability for staff that may administer medication.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is inspirational and has a strong presence in the home. The manager is highly organised and committed to improving outcomes for children. A culture of high aspiration and continuous improvement is embedded throughout. Research-informed approaches underpin the care provided, and staff are encouraged to think critically, expand their knowledge and apply their learning to their day-to-day work. Through leading by example, the manager has developed a confident, knowledgeable and committed staff whose care has contributed to positive outcomes for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

External professionals speak positively about the impact the manager and staff have on the child’s progress and experiences. One professional described strong, effective working relationships with the staff, praising the quality of communication. A family member reported receiving regular updates and spoke positively about the home’s communication practices, which help them stay informed and involved in the child’s life.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff speak very highly of the support they receive from managers and colleagues. They report enjoying their work and consequently morale is high. They benefit from regular, high-quality supervision that ensures accountability, professional growth and effective safeguarding practice. New staff say they feel confident in seeking advice and guidance when needed, reflecting the home’s open and supportive culture.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Team meetings are purposeful and offer valuable opportunities for discussions about how research can be used in practice and shared learning. Staff prepare for and actively contribute to meetings, developing their professional curiosity and broadening their understanding. Learning is consistently aligned with the child’s individual needs, experiences and progress, ensuring that knowledge translates into meaningful support and improved outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager actively invests in staff development and succession planning. Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and to advance within the organisation are encouraged, helping staff build confidence and expertise.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff feel recognised for their contributions to the home. Initiatives such as ‘Employee of the month’ and ‘Recognition of the month’ awards celebrate commitment, achievement and positive contributions. These incentives promote a positive team culture, strengthen morale and reinforce the home’s commitment to high-quality care. Inspection report for children’s home: 2809013 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: 2809013 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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Inspector

Sarah Tilbury, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2809013 8 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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