Children's Home run by Brooks & Brooks Recruitment Ltd in Rochdale

Inspection report for children’s home: 2727760 1 Registered provider: Brooks & Brooks Recruitment Ltd 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 managed by a private provider. It offers care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2024.

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Inspection dates: 11 and 12 August 2026

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people, taking into account good

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Inspection dates: 11 and 12 August 2026

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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Inspection dates: 11 and 12 August 2026

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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Inspection dates: 11 and 12 August 2026

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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Inspection dates: 11 and 12 August 2026

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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Inspection dates: 11 and 12 August 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2727760 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/04/2025 Full Good 19/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 13/02/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 25/10/2023 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home: 2727760 3

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Summary of findings

Staff advocate for children with a focus on achieving positive experiences for them. The effective use of risk assessments and partnerships with professionals ensure that the children’s exposure to risk is limited, while enabling them to develop. Staff embrace opportunities for learning and develop good practice, which is demonstrated throughout the home. The manager has developed effective processes to ensure that they have good oversight of the home. They also use these to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has moved out of the home, and another child has recently moved in. When children move into or out of the home, staff ensure that the transitions are well planned. Staff welcome new children sensitively and take time to get to know them and understand their personal interests. This gives children time to prepare for their move so that they can settle in gradually.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to develop independence skills, preparing them for adult life and future independence. The child who moved out of the home remains in contact with the manager and staff through ‘Lifelong Links’, which promotes continuity of care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the importance of children’s identity and sexual orientation. This supports children to develop a positive self-image and build emotional resilience. Staff support children to overcome previous negative experiences, enabling them to gain confidence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure that children’s health needs are met. They advocate on behalf of children to ensure that they receive external support and further assessment if needed, such as from mental health services. This helps to ensure that children’s emotional needs are met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff challenge professionals to advocate for children’s wishes and feelings, ensuring that all decisions are made in their best interests. Children’s voices are considered in relation to their care planning. As a result, one child was able to move to the area of their choice when they left the home.

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

The child living at the home has developed trusting relationships with staff. This enables them to discuss any concerns or fears they may have. Staff have a good understanding of the child’s vulnerabilities and potential risks. This contributes to the low number of incidents in the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2727760 4 Risk assessments are clear and are regularly reviewed and updated, with input from relevant professionals. The assessments provide information and strategies for staff to follow. Staff provide appropriate support based on the child’s level of risk. This helps to minimise the risk of potential harm to the child.

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

Children’s records are well written. The manager reviews children’s documents to ensure that positive practice is recognised and opportunities for learning are identified. This is then shared with the staff individually and through team meetings. This helps staff to consider alternative ways to support children so that they can remain calmer and not go into crisis.

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

Safer recruitment processes are followed when staff are appointed. These processes provide assurance that staff are suitably vetted and have the appropriate qualifications to provide the level of care that is suitable for children in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is experienced and has a visible presence in the home, which helps her to get to know children who live there. She uses monitoring systems effectively to track children’s progress, which supports staff development and learning.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say that they feel valued and supported in their roles and have positive relationships with the child living in the home and with one another. One staff member said that the child has flourished and that the staff are very proud of the progress the child has made and the support the team has provided throughout their journey.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Regular team meetings and supervision sessions take place. These provide a safe space for staff to discuss any professional or personal worries or concerns. The sessions also provide opportunities for staff to develop their skills and share knowledge about how best to care for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive a wide range of training, including mandatory courses and training tailored to children’s needs. The manager considers the development needs of staff and delivers workshops to better equip them with the skills and knowledge required to care for children in the home. However, some training is still required to ensure that staff have the necessary skills to meet the specific needs of the child who has recently moved into the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2727760 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

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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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

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to ensuring that staff receive relevant training in line with children’s individual needs. 1 October 2026

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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: 2727760 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Brooks & Brooks Recruitment Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hilton Jones Ltd, Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Oldham OL8 3QL

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Junior Brandford

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Inspector

Mark Green, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2727760 7 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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