Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Barnsley

Inspection report for children’s home: SC482419 1 SC482419 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home registered with Ofsted in August 2020 and is operated by a private company. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living at the home. The inspectors spoke with all 3 children.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has applied to register with Ofsted.

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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: SC482419 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/08/2025 Full Good 11/02/2025 Full Good 06/03/2024 Full Good 21/03/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC482419 3

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Summary of findings

Children are provided with a stable, safe and nurturing environment. They enjoy positive relationships with staff. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their development.

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Summary of findings

Safety plans are effective. Staff work proactively to reduce risk and protect children from harm.

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Summary of findings

The manager has high aspirations for children to achieve. She shares this approach with the staff team. This ensures that staff work as a team to provide care that meets children’s needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are happy living in the home. It is a welcoming and comfortable environment where staff know children and their needs well. Staff interactions with children are kind, supportive and consistent. This approach helps children feel safe and develop trusting relationships with them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend education provisions that meet their specific needs. When children choose to attend a particular school or college, staff progress referrals to support their aspirations. Staff support children to learn outside the school day. This additional learning has included daily homework sessions, which have improved one child’s reading skills and confidence. This child told the inspectors that learning to read independently is their proudest achievement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are aware of the importance of children’s relationships with their families and friends. They develop positive lines of communication that help build and sustain relationships between children and their families. These relationships help to support children’s emotional stability and sense of identity. One parent told the inspectors that they are regularly updated and feel a sense of relief that their child has been placed in an environment where ‘staff really seem to care’. When children can move back to their families, staff ensure that transitions are well planned so that moves are positive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When children are ready or seeking to live independently, specially tailored plans help them develop the skills they need for later life. Learning opportunities encourage children to acquire skills such as budgeting and cooking. This prepares children well for later life and supports them to move on successfully.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff prioritise the stability and emotional wellbeing of children. They take pride in and celebrate children’s achievements. Staff capture special memories for children with photos and diary entries that are added to memory books. The books enable children to Inspection report for children’s home: SC482419 4 look back on their journey and remember their special relationships, important milestones and achievements.

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

Staff understand risks to children and work proactively to reduce them. Risk assessments are clear and regularly updated. Maintaining up-to-date information ensures that emerging risks are identified and acted on. Written plans set out clear expectations for staff and detail the actions required to protect children. Staff respond to risks without delay, helping to ensure that children are safe. Risks to children are reduced because of the stability and support offered by staff.

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

Missing-from-home incidents are managed safely. When children leave the home without permission, staff follow them. They make efforts to keep in touch with children, family members and others who may be able to support a safe return. Staff develop a good knowledge of locations where children may be found. This enables them to carry out thorough searches when children are missing. Staff work closely with other professionals, such as the police and social workers, to help locate children as quickly as possible. When children return home, they are greeted with warmth. Staff offer opportunities for discussion following children’s return and provide guidance that supports them to make safe choices in the future.

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

Staff listen and act when children disclose that they have been harmed. Immediate safety plans are put in place to reduce risks while further enquiries take place. Independent investigations are initiated without delay. Staff offer children reassurance and kindness during this period. This support encourages children to share their experiences and worries. As a result, children develop trust and confidence because they feel heard and know that staff will take action to protect them.

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

When children display emotions that may cause harm to themselves or others, staff respond with patience, empathy and reassurance. Guidance and boundaries are in place for children to support their emotional and social development. Children can express themselves freely without fear of damaging relationships with staff.

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

Staff are aware of the risks associated with internet use. Staff support children to use the internet safely. They use natural discussions to help children learn about the risks of excessive internet use and online communication.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is awaiting their registration with Ofsted. They have experience and confidence to undertake their role. The manager knows the children well. The manager supports the staff team to understand children’s needs and respond to them. Children have a good relationship with the manager and say that they like and trust them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are aware of their role and responsibilities. They feel supported by the manager and describe them as open and approachable. Supervision sessions take place monthly Inspection report for children’s home: SC482419 5 and allow staff the opportunity to reflect on the progress of children. Staff describe supervision sessions as a place they can discuss the strengths and vulnerabilities in the home without feeling judged. This ensures that children receive care that is monitored, supported and challenged, where necessary.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from children is sought and responded to without delay. The manager regularly writes to children in response to feedback and the progress they are making. The manager congratulates children on their successes. This approach helps children to feel a sense of value and achievement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children feel central to decision-making in the home. This has enabled them to invest in relationships and feel a sense of belonging. The manager listens to children’s views and acts where possible to carry out their requests. For example, one child has asked for window restrictors to be removed. The manager is in the process of exploring this request.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has started to challenge other professionals in relation to decision-making that is not in children’s best interests. This challenge is not always progressed in a timely way. There is some delay for children in the period between the manager first identifying and sharing a concern about the care plan and it being resolved. Inspection report for children’s home: SC482419 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that any restrictions placed on the children’s freedoms, such as window restrictors, are necessary and proportionate, agreed with the professionals involved in their care, and kept under regular review. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9)  The registered person should ensure that when children’s care plans do not meet their needs, they challenge the placing authority and escalate concerns when necessary. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 12, paragraph 2.8)

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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: SC482419 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 4 th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Joanne O’Donnell

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Inspectors

Emma Gauden, Social Care Inspector Amy Sims, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC482419 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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Inspectors

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