Children's Home run by Compass Children‟s Homes Limited in East Riding of Yorkshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2800607 1 Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes 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 operated by a private organisation. It provides care for up to 6 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, 5 children were living in the home. The inspector spoke with 4 of the children.

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Information about this children’s home

A manager has been in post since February 2026 but is not yet registered with Ofsted. The provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and Ofsted is currently checking whether this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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Inspection date: 11 August 2026

Date of last inspection: 12 and 13 May 2026

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Inspection date: 11 August 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: On 2 February 2026, the registered manager was dismissed by the provider. A notice to cancel the manager’s registration was served on 21 July 2026.

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2800607 2 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2800607 3

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Children said they feel safe in this home and that staff respond to their needs. Children have positive relationships with the staff who care about their wellbeing. The manager supports staff well, which gives them the confidence to carry out their roles effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

Children who move into the home in emergency situations receive immediate support to develop relationships with peers and staff. Children are supported to participate in activities inside and outside the home, including ice skating, go karting and going to the park. Children are provided with clear information about how they can make complaints or raise any concerns they might have about the care they receive.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s health needs are a key focus in the home. Where there are medical concerns, staff respond by supporting children to arrange and attend appointments. When children choose not to attend, staff hold supportive conversations with them to identify any barriers to their health needs being met.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know how to respond when children go missing from home. Children receive positive responses from staff when they return home after being missing. Staff understand children’s plans and respond appropriately to each child.

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Findings from the inspection

The children’s risks are clearly understood by staff. Staff respond promptly and effectively to any incidents. When incidents occur, children are supported by staff who know them well.

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Findings from the inspection

Physical intervention is only used as a last resort. All holds are well managed and recorded clearly and accurately. However, children are not supported to understand and reflect on incidents through supportive conversations at an appropriate time after an incident.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff speak positively regarding working in the home. However, they report a lack of clarity and support from senior leaders. This does not provide staff with the support and direction they need.

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Findings from the inspection

Training is provided to meet the newly identified needs of children. Staff have a detailed understanding of the children’s needs and how to implement care and support to meet them. Overall, there has been an effective response to the requirements and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. This has resulted in improved care and outcomes for children. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2800607 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/05/2026 Full Good 03/06/2025 Full Good 19/02/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2800607 5

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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 within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

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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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1) (2)(h)) 19 January 2027

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees—

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and has been restated. 19 January 2027

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that children are listened to, supported to report any allegations at the earliest opportunity, and provided with regular updates and feedback regarding the progress and outcome of any investigation. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 44, paragraph 9.17)  The registered person should ensure that children are given the opportunity to express their feelings about their experience of restraint as soon as reasonably practicable. Children should be encouraged to add their views and comments to the record of restraint. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 50, paragraph 9.60) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2800607 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Compass Community Ltd, 3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1PF

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Inspector

Rachel Moore, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2800607 7 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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