Children's Home run by Omega Care Group Limited in Knowsley

Inspection report children’s home: 2717322 1 Registered provider: Omega Care Group Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and operated by a private provider. It is registered to care for up to 2 children who may experience social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in February 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living at the home and they both spoke with the inspector. A child who previously lived at the home also spoke with the inspector about their experiences.

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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 children’s home: 2717322 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/08/2025 Full Good 03/09/2024 Full Good 30/08/2023 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: 2717322 3

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Summary of findings

Children make excellent progress and are extremely well supported by a skilled and nurturing staff team. Relationships between children and staff are genuine and warm and these continue when children move out of the home. Professionals and family members are extremely complimentary about the care and support that children receive. Leaders and managers are dedicated and aspirational for children. They maintain excellent oversight across all areas of the home, fostering a positive culture while driving high standards and continuous improvement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

When children move in or out of the home, leaders and managers ensure that it is exceptionally well planned whereby the child remains at the centre of all decisions. This ensures that children feel well prepared for their transition to somewhere new.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

One child who lived at the home for several years made excellent progress during their time there. Staff supported them to make a successful transition into supported accommodation, where they are now settled and continue to make positive progress. Staff have maintained contact following the move, providing ongoing reassurance and support, including offering to attend appointments with them when needed.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff have lovely relationships with the children, and they spend quality time together. Staff speak about children with genuine warmth, affection and pride. Staff actively listen to children’s wishes and feelings, acting upon them when appropriate. This demonstrates to children that they are valued and they matter.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children enjoy experiences such as going on holiday and having pets. Children’s achievements are celebrated, helping them develop their confidence and self-esteem, and feel a sense of pride.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children say that they like living at the home and there is nothing they would change. Family members speak positively about the care provided and say that they are happy with the support their child receives from staff. One parent said that staff go ‘above and beyond’ and they [staff] are fantastic’. Another parent said that their child is ‘coming on leaps and bounds’.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff understand the importance of education and encourage children to engage and achieve. Children make excellent progress with their education, including good attendance and engagement. Staff encourage children to think positively about their future and support their aspirations, ensuring that they have every opportunity to work towards and achieve their goals. Inspection report children’s home: 2717322 4 Staff support children to build and maintain relationship with those who are important to them, and family members are welcome at the home. This helps support children’s emotional wellbeing and sense of identity. Staff are supporting one child to return to live with their family, in line with their care plan. They work closely with the everyone to help make this a positive experience for the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff work exceptionally well with other professionals to ensure that children receive the right support and services. Leaders and managers advocate strongly for children and make sure their views and wishes are heard. Professionals speak highly about the care and support that children receive at the home. Professionals say that the staff are ‘absolutely marvellous’ and ‘exceptional’.

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

When incidents occur, staff know what to do and take swift and effective action to keep children safe. When children go missing from the home, staff actively search for them and take prompt action to support their safe return.

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

Risk management plans include relevant information about children’s risks. They detail clear actions for staff to follow to ensure a child’s safety and are regularly updated. Staff responses to incidents are consistent which helps children know what to expect and feel safe and secure.

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

Staff ensure that relevant family members and professionals are kept informed and updated when there are incidents. This helps to ensure that there is a prompt and well- coordinated response to safeguarding concerns and ensures that children receive the right support.

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

Staff regularly talk to children about risk. These conversations are well planned, and staff use additional resources to help children gain a better understanding of risk and how to keep themselves safe. Conversations take place following incidents and as a preventative approach, helping children develop the skills they need as they get older.

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

Safer recruitment procedures are followed to ensure that only suitable and safe adults are employed to care for children at the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The registered manager demonstrates exceptional commitment to the children, often going above and beyond to care for and support them. He takes time getting to know each child and is genuinely invested in their lives. This creates a culture where children feel values, cared for and important. The registered manager is supported by a deputy manager who shares the same values and demonstrates these consistently in practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff say that they feel extremely well supported by managers and each other. They value the support from managers and the focus on achieving the very best outcomes for children. Staff enjoy working at the home and are proud to work there. Inspection report children’s home: 2717322 5 Leaders and managers promote a strong culture of continuous learning. They ensure that staff receive high-quality and relevant training to the children’s individual needs. Staff are provided with opportunities to reflect on the training that they attend and consider how it will help inform their practice. This helps staff put their learning into practice and continually improve the quality of care that they provide to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers have excellent oversight across all aspects of the home. Any shortfalls in practice are quickly identified and addressed in a positive way that supports staff learning and development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive regular, high-quality supervision and team meetings which provide them with opportunities for reflection, learning and shared practice. Annual appraisals include feedback from children, staff and other professionals to provide a balanced view of staff practice and identify strengths and areas for development. Inspection report children’s home: 2717322 6

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Information about this inspection

The inspector has 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 children’s home: 2717322 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Omega Care Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 40-42 Kemble Street, Prescot L34 5SQ

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Inspector

Danielle Allen, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2717322 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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