Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 1 SC483856 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to 5 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home’s registration is currently suspended by Ofsted. Consequently, there were no children living at the home at the time of the visit.

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This monitoring visit

At the full inspection on 26 and 27 May 2026, the home was judged as inadequate. Ofsted took immediate action to suspend the registration of the children’s home, under section 14A of the Care Standards Act.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken to meet the steps in the suspension notice.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager remains suspended. A new manager has been recruited who has experience of residential care. However, the new manager has not applied to register with Ofsted. The responsible individual has resigned from their role, and an interim responsible individual has been identified for a short period of time. The leadership and management arrangements do not provide stability in the home.

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Leaders and managers have not ensured that previous safeguarding incidents have been thoroughly reviewed. During the inspection, the local authority designated officer was required to send an update on their decision. This did not offer reassurance that safeguarding processes were followed.

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Furthermore, leaders have not updated Ofsted about serious incidents, which has resulted in a member of staff being dismissed. Leaders have not taken action to ensure concerns have been shared with other external safeguarding professionals. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 2 Leaders have carried out a review of staff skills. They have identified gaps in experience and training and put in place steps to address these. Team meetings and reflective sessions have taken place to improve staff practice and is being embedded.

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Staff have received reflective supervision. However, a deputy manager has not had individual supervision since before the home’s last inspection. This does not ensure that all staff have a forum to strengthen and reflect on their practice.

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The home’s statement of purpose has been updated but does not include staff who will be returning to the home. Staff have moved to other homes while the home remains suspended. This does not offer reassurance that the current staffing arrangements are effective.

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The home has been redecorated and is a welcoming environment.

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The managers produce quality of care review reports. These reflect on the home’s ongoing improvement work.

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Following this monitoring visit, a case review took place on 7 August 2026. It is Ofsted’s view that it is unsafe to admit any children to the home while there are ongoing safeguarding concerns, and ineffective leadership and poor management oversight continue. If children were admitted to the home, the risks would be exacerbated. As a result, Ofsted has re-issued a further notice of suspension.

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Ofsted will carry out further visits to the home to monitor the suspension notice and the provider’s response to addressing the serious shortfalls identified at this monitoring visit.

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Not all of the requirements raised at the full inspection were reviewed during this visit. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/05/2026 Full Inadequate 18/11/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/07/2025 Full Inadequate 25/06/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 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 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 to 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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manage relationships between children to prevent them from harming each other;

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understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person;

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

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are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home’s child protection policies;

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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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that the premises used for the purpose of the home are located so that children are effectively safeguarded; 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 5 that the premises used for the purpose of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health; and

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that the effectiveness of the home’s child protection policies is monitored regularly. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(b)(c)(d)(e))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that staff take action to safeguard children at all times.

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Additionally, the registered person must ensure that all action taken is clearly evidenced in children’s records.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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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 aspire to fulfil their 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 work as a team where appropriate;

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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’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; 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 6 demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on—

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feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received; 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)(b) (2)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)(g)(ii)(h))

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Specifically, leaders and managers must ensure that all incidents are reviewed and that shortfalls in staff practice are identified and action is taken to address these.

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Additionally, the registered person must ensure that there are robust systems in place to monitor and review the quality of care in the home.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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

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plan for, and help, each child to prepare to leave the home or to move into adult care in a way that is consistent with arrangements agreed with the child’s placing authority. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(b)(iii))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that all children’s information is received and reviewed to make an informed decision before any child moves into the home.

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Additionally, when children have an unplanned move from the home, a review is to be undertaken for reflection and learning. 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 7 This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation;

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an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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a child protection enquiry involving a child —

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concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or

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there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious.

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A notification made under this regulation—

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the other persons, bodies or organisations (if any) who or which have been notified;

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and any actions taken by the registered person as a result of the matter; and must be made or confirmed in writing. (Regulation 40 (4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e) (5)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b))

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This relates specifically to the registered person ensuring that all serious incidents are reported to the regulator promptly.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 8 The positive relationships standard is that children are helped to develop, and to benefit from, relationships based on—

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an understanding about acceptable behaviour; and

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positive responses to other children and adults.

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

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meet each child’s behavioural and emotional needs, as set out in the child’s relevant plans;

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help each child to develop socially aware behaviour;

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help each child to develop and practise skills to resolve conflicts positively and without harm to anyone;

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communicate to each child expectations about the child’s behaviour and ensure that the child understands those expectations in accordance with the child’s age and understanding;

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understand how children’s previous experiences and present emotions can be communicated through behaviour and have the competence and skills to interpret these and develop positive relationships with children;

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de-escalate confrontations with or between children, or potentially violent behaviour by children;

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understand and communicate to children that bullying is unacceptable; and

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have the skills to recognise incidents or indications of bullying and how to deal with them; and

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that each child is encouraged to build and maintain positive relationships with others. (Regulation 11 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iv)(v)(ix)(xi)(xii)(xiii)(b)) 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 9 Specifically, the registered person must ensure that staff spend time with children and develop meaningful relationships with them that are based on mutual respect and trust.

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Additionally, the registered person must ensure that staff provide children with nurturing, loving and respectful care that meets their emotional needs.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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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—

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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;

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help a child who is excluded from school, or who is of compulsory school age but not attending school, to access educational and training support throughout the period of exclusion or non-attendance and to return to school as soon as possible; and

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help each child to attend education or training in accordance with the expectations in the child’s relevant plans. (Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(viii)(x)) Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 10 Specifically, the registered person must ensure that children have clear structure and routines in place that are focused on learning.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and

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within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered

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person to do so (“the authorised person”)—

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has spoken to the user about the measure; and has signed the record to confirm it is accurate. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(vii)(b)(i)(ii))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that any physical interventions are recorded in detail and that de- briefs are completed with the child by staff not involved in the physical intervention. The manager must also undertake a review of all known information.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 11 September 2026

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ensure that each employee completes an appropriate induction;

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ensure that each permanent appointment of an employee is subject to the satisfactory completion of a period of probation;

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and provide each employee with a job description outlining the employee’s responsibilities. 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 11 The registered person must operate a disciplinary procedure which, in particular—

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provides for the suspension from work of an employee if necessary in the interests of the safety or welfare of children; and

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provides that the failure on the part of an employee to report an incident of abuse, or suspected abuse, whether past or present, in relation to a child to the appropriate person is a ground on which disciplinary proceedings may be instituted.

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For the purposes of this regulation, “the appropriate person” is the registered person, an officer of HMCI, an officer of the local authority in whose area the home is located or a police officer.

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The registered person must ensure that all employees—

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undertake appropriate continuing professional development;

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receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience;

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and have their performance and fitness to perform their roles appraised at least once every year. (Regulation 33 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(b) (3) (4)(a)(b)(c))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that staff are provided with supervision sessions and support to enable them to understand and manage their own feelings and responses to the behaviour and emotions presented by children and to help children do the same.

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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;

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and children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 12 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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understand the child’s health and well-being needs and the options that are available in relation to the child’s health and well-being, in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and understanding;

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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)(ii)(iii)(iv))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that children are supported to have all their health needs met and that children’s important documents are in the home.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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The registered person must compile in relation to the children’s home a statement (“the statement of purpose”) which covers the matters listed in Schedule 1.

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keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (1) (3)(a)(b))

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Specifically, the manager must ensure that the statement of purpose is factually correct in relation to staff working in the home. 11 September 2026

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within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes— 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 13 the name of the child;

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details of the child’s behaviour leading to the use of the measure;

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the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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a description of the measure and its duration;

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details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure;

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the name of the person who used the measure, and of any other person present when the measure was used;

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure;

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and a description of any injury to the child or any other person, and any medical treatment administered, as a result of the measure;

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within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”)—

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has spoken to the user about the measure; and has signed the record to confirm it is accurate;

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and within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that debriefs are undertaken with the child and staff, and the child’s debrief is undertaken by staff who were not involved in the physical intervention. The manager must evaluate each physical intervention.

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In meeting the quality standards, the registered person must, and must ensure that staff—

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seek to involve each child’s placing authority effectively in the child’s care, in accordance with the child’s relevant plans; 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 14 seek to secure the input and services required to meet each child’s needs;

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if the registered person considers, or staff consider, a placing authority’s or a relevant person’s performance or response to be inadequate in relation to their role, challenge the placing authority or the relevant person to seek to ensure that each child’s needs are met in accordance with the child’s relevant plans; and

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seek to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with such persons, bodies or organisations as the registered person considers appropriate having regard to the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the children’s home is to provide care and accommodation. (Regulation 5 (a)(b)(c)(d))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that all children’s documents are received and reviewed.

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Additionally, the registered person must ensure that children’s social workers are updated when incidents occur, and they must strengthen partnership working.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if—

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the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children. (Regulation 24 (1)(a))

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Specifically, the registered person should ensure there is a clear rationale for using internal door audio alarms for all children and that their use is regularly reviewed.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 11 September 2026

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The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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The registered person may only— 11 September 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 15 employ an individual to work at the children’s home; if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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the individual is of integrity and good character;

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full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a) (3)(a)(d))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that they take the necessary steps to assure themselves that staff are of integrity and good character.

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The registered person must ensure that recruitment files are accessible and information can be obtained when required from human resources departments.

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This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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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: SC483856 16

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Caretech, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

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Inspector

Michelle Snape, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483856 17 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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