Children's Home run by Fresh Concept Children Services Ltd in Birmingham

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2827130 1 Registered provider: Fresh Concept Children Services Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This home is owned by small private organisation and provides care for up to 3 children who may have social and emotional difficulties. No children were living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since June 2026.

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Information about this children's home

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children's home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, the inspector(s) evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Inspectors have 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 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: 2827130 2

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Summary of findings

The purpose of this assurance inspection was to review the leadership and staffing arrangements in the home following concerns that had been raised with Ofsted.

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Summary of findings

The inspection identified significant weaknesses in the leadership and staffing arrangements. The current manager is due to leave in August 2026 and, at the time of the inspection, no replacement manager had been appointed. The responsible individual and director have been recently appointed and are currently undergoing recruitment checks. In addition, recent staff departures have resulted in an insufficient number of suitably qualified staff to meet the needs of children and to ensure the safe operation of the home.

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Summary of findings

The home provides a warm and welcoming environment. It is well maintained and presented to a good standard. Children's bedrooms and communal areas, including the lounge, games room and kitchen, are appropriately furnished, comfortable and well decorated.

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Summary of findings

Leaders do not ensure that the statement of purpose is reviewed and shared with Ofsted in a timely manner. Following significant changes to the staffing team, leaders failed to update the document and provide the revised version to the regulator. This means that the statement of purpose does not accurately reflect the current operation of the home.

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Summary of findings

Recruitment processes are generally followed. Leaders appropriately explore concerns identified through references for prospective staff. However, recruitment records do not consistently demonstrate that leaders have obtained information about the reasons why some staff left previous roles involving work with children. Consequently, it is not always evident how leaders have satisfied themselves that these individuals are suitable for employment within the home. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2827130 3

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Statutory requirement

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

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

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Requirement Due date

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

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Recommendation

 The registered should ensure good employment practice. They must ensure that recruitment, supervision and performance management of staff safeguards children and minimises potential risks to them. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 61, paragraph 13.1) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2827130 4

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Fresh Concept Children Services Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Unit 6 Cuckoo Wharf, 435 Litchfield Road, Birmingham B6 7SS

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2827130 5 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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