Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in Somerset

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire 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 can accommodate up to 3 children with social and emotional difficulties. Since the last inspection, one child has moved out of the home. No children are currently living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the last inspection a new manager has been appointed. They have not yet applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

Due to serious and widespread concerns about the provider, a notice restricting accommodation at this home was issued on 19 June 2026 and remains in place.

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This monitoring visit

On 29 and 30 June 2026 Ofsted completed a full inspection of the home. The inspection identified significant concerns in relation to the to the care and progress of children and the leadership and management of the home. Consequently, on 8 July 2026, compliance notices were issued under Regulation 6, ‘The quality and purpose of care standard’ and Regulation 13, ‘The leadership and management standard’. This visit took place to monitor the progress made in meeting the compliance notices. The inspector found that the compliance notices had not been met. As a result, the compliance notices have been re-issued.

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This monitoring visit

Following the last inspection the registered manager submitted their resignation. Leaders subsequently made the decision for managers from other homes within the organisation to support this home. This resulted in improved management oversight of staff practice. However, this is not a reflection of practice going forward. A new management team is in place. Roles, responsibilities and learning and development needs of the new management team have not yet been identified and planned for. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 2 This does not provide assurances that going forward, there will be strong and effective management of the home.

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This monitoring visit

Action is not taken to address concerns raised in the management oversight of staff practice. There are no systems in place to ensure that identified actions are completed and that concerns or questions about staff practice, or about the child are addressed. This does not show a pro-active approach to monitoring concerns, improving practice and ensuring that the care that children receive is good enough.

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This monitoring visit

Updates to care planning for a child did not contain essential details. Information for staff to follow in relation to routine, boundaries and consistency were not included. Inconsistencies in staff practice caused confusion for the child and led to an incident.

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This monitoring visit

Staff have not yet received the training and support that they need to provide children with good quality care. The current staff team is relatively new and lack experience. Leaders and managers have devised a training and development plan for staff and have begun to implement this. This was devised following a review of staff practice. However, there is not a full staff team in place, and any joining members will miss out on the learning and reflection that has already taken place. There is no planning in place to assess whether staff take on this new learning and embed it into their practice. In addition, leaders and managers have not identified the individual learning needs of staff. This does not provide assurances that staff have the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of children who will live in this home.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers are in the process of reviewing the statement of purpose. They have identified that the current document does not reflect the aims of the home or the care that has been provided to children. There has been a delay in addressing concerns that children and staff have not received the support that has been expected or outline in this document.

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This monitoring visit

Investigations into staff practice are ongoing. Two have not yet been completed. One completed investigation is analytical and considers the child’s voice and experiences alongside staff practice.

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This monitoring visit

Action is being taken to complete repairs to the home and make it a more homely environment.

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This monitoring visit

Due to there being no children living in the home, some requirements from the full inspection could not be reviewed during this visit. There requirements remain in place. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/06/2026 Full Inadequate 29/07/2025 Full Good 08/07/2024 Full Good 22/01/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 4

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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 with the given timescales.

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*The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that -

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helps children to aspire to their full potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to -

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lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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ensure that the home has sufficient staff to provide care for each child;

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ensure that the home’s workforce provides continuity of care to each child;

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understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on –

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research and developments in relation to the ways in which the needs of children are best met; and

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. Regulation 13 (1)(a)(a)(b) (2)(a)(c)(d)(e)(f)(h) 5 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 5 In particular, leaders, managers and staff must have the required experience, skills and knowledge to provide consistent and effective care to children.

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In addition, leaders and managers must ensure that there is a permanent and consistent staff team in place that can meet the needs of children who will be in their care.

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*The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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understand and apply the home’s statement of purpose;

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protect and promote each child’s welfare;

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provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background;

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help each child to develop resilience and skills that prepare the child to return home, to live in a new placement or to live independently as an adult. Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(b)(ii)(iv)(vi)

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In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that staff have a comprehensive understanding of children’s care needs. This includes being able to provide staff with comprehensive, clear and child-focused care planning.

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In addition, leaders and managers must ensure that staff have the direction and skills necessary to provide children with the boundaries, guidance and support that they need to 5 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 6 engage in positive activities and routines and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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In addition, leaders and managers must ensure that staff will implement boundaries, structure and routine for children.

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In addition, leaders and managers must ensure that managers and staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to help children to make positive progress in readiness for independence.

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The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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help each child understand how to keep safe

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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare;

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that the home’s day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm.

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Regulation 12 (1)(2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)((vi)

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that all staff, including managers, have sufficient resilience, knowledge, understanding and skills to implement robust risk reduction and mitigation strategies.

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In addition, the registered person must ensure that all staff have sufficient skills, knowledge and understanding of their role and responsibilities in protecting children. 5 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 7 In addition, the registered person must ensure that staff are supported to implement robust risk management and behaviour management. The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— that staff—

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help each child to achieve the child’s education and training targets, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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support each child’s learning and development, including helping the child to develop independent study skills and, where appropriate, helping the child to complete independent study;

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understand the barriers to learning that each child may face and take appropriate action to help the child to overcome any such barriers;

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help each child to understand the importance and value of education, learning, training and employment;

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promote opportunities for each child to learn informally; (Regulation 8 (1)(2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that children are supported to maintain a healthy routine which enable them to attend and engage with education.

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In addition, the registered person should ensure that staff engage children in positive learning activities which develop their confidence and mitigate the gaps in their education. 5 September 2026

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The health and well-being standard is that—

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the health and well-being needs of children are met;

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children receive advice, services and support in relation to their health and well-being; and

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children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— 5 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 8 that staff help each child to—

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achieve the health and well-being outcomes that are recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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take part in activities, and attend any appointments, for the purpose of meeting the child’s health and well-being needs; and

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understand and develop skills to promote the child’s well- being. Regulation 10 (1)(a)(b)(c)(2)(a)(i)(iii)(iv)

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In particular, the registered person must ensure the children are supported to attend routine and essential medical appointments.

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In addition, the registered person must ensure that staff prove care to children that supports them to recognise and meet their health heeds. This includes their oral health.

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In addition, the registered person must ensure that children are provided with the routine and boundaries necessary to support a healthy diet and a good routine for eating and drinking. *These requirements are subject to a compliance notice.

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 9

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Black Country House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury B69 2DG

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Inspector

Carla Simkiss, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732313 10 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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Inspector

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