Children's Home run by Compass Children‟s Homes Limited in Calderdale

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 1 SC483220 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 owned by a private company. It provides care for up to 5 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the visit, 3 children were living in the home. The inspector spoke with all the children.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2024; however, they were dismissed from their position at the time of the visit. The visit was supported by the deputy manager, who also supports another of the provider’s settings.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and we are currently checking whether this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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Information about this children’s home

The home shares the same site as the provider’s school. The inspector only inspected the social care provision on this site.

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This monitoring visit

During a full inspection on 23 and 24 June 2026, inspectors found the care being provided to children to be inadequate. In response, 2 compliance notices were issued under Regulation 12 (the protection of children standard) and Regulation 13 (the leadership and management standard). The responsible individual provided a clear action plan to address the concerns identified and provided assurances that no children would move into the home until the steps set out in the compliance notices have been met.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out to review the effectiveness of the actions taken by the provider to address the compliance notices. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 2 There is no stable management of the home. The home does not have a full-time responsible individual, manager or deputy manager in day-to-day charge. Senior leaders are not present to support the day-to-day running of the home. A manager has been appointed; however, their suitability for the role has not been assessed by Ofsted, and their experience was not clearly conveyed by senior leaders.

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This monitoring visit

There is a visible decline in children’s presentation. One child previously appeared happy and settled in the home. They now appear sad and very angry. There has been a decline in their self-worth, and their mental wellbeing has been affected. Children raised multiple concerns about their current care experiences. One child said, ‘I am unhappy and do not want to live here.’ Leaders and staff have identified the changes in the child’s presentation and expressed concern for their welfare. However, no additional safeguards have been implemented.

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This monitoring visit

Children have limited positive relationships with staff. Staffing is inconsistent, with staff working across the provider’s other homes. Staffing decisions are made by managers from other settings who do not know the needs of the children in this home. Children do not know who is providing their day-to-day care, leaving them confused and feeling unsafe.

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This monitoring visit

Children have been at risk of harm. One child has had access to a vape without staff being aware. Children have also had access to the internet in their bedrooms, which is an identified risk. When staff identified this, immediate safeguards were implemented. However, managers and staff have not reviewed this risk and managed prevention effectively, and children continue to identify ways to access the internet in their bedrooms.

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This monitoring visit

Practice shortfalls increase risks for children. Children have had unsupervised access to sharp kitchen equipment, including a knife. This is an identified risk to children. Leaders and managers are unaware of practice shortfalls that create safeguarding risks and, therefore, these concerns are not addressed.

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This monitoring visit

Staff do not have the skills and knowledge to meet the children’s needs and provide safe care. Risk assessments and care planning documents are not reviewed and updated regularly. They do not reflect children’s current needs and fail to provide guidance to staff on how to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing. Leaders and managers have not provided training, direction and support to develop and enhance staff practice. Staff do not feel supported, and morale is low.

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This monitoring visit

Staff do not understand children’s needs and do not provide consistent care in line with children’s plans. Children experience inconsistent boundaries and routines, which affects their daily moods and emotions. One child is regularly anxious and upset due to daily inconsistencies and changes to their care experiences and routine. Children express their frustration over the restrictions that staff implement because of their lack of understanding about the children and their wishes and feelings linked to modern influences. Children are unhappy and frustrated living in the home. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 3 Insufficient staffing levels prevent children from participating in activities. When one child is spending time in the community, there are not enough staff available to support the other children to take part in activities outside the home. As a result, children experience boredom and, at times, become upset.

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This monitoring visit

When children are upset, staff support them by providing time and space to calm themselves. Some staff have positive relationships with children, including the newly appointed manager. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/06/2026 Full Inadequate 14/07/2025 Full Good 19/03/2025 Full Outstanding 06/02/2024 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 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 with 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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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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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; 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)(c)(e)(f)(h))

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 4 October 2026

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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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that staff— 4 October 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 6 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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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; and

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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. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iv)(v)(b))

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Requirement Due date

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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ensure the effective induction of each child into the home;

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manage and review the placement of each child in the home; and

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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; and

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that each child’s relevant plans are followed. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(c)) 4 October 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 7 This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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

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protect and promote each child’s welfare;

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provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background;

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help each child to develop resilience and skills that prepare the child to return home, to live in a new placement or to live independently as an adult; and

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make decisions about the day-to-day arrangements for each child, in accordance with the child’s relevant plans, which give the child an appropriate degree of freedom and choice. (Regulation 6 (1) (2)(b)(ii)(iv)(vi)(ix))

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 4 October 2026

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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; and

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children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

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

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achieve the health and well-being outcomes that are recorded in the child’s relevant plans; 4 October 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 8 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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that each child has access to such dental, medical, nursing, psychiatric and psychological advice, treatment and other services as the child may require. (Regulation 10 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(c))

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Requirement Due date

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

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*These requirements are subject to a compliance notice.

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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: SC483220 9

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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: 3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1PF

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Inspector

Sarah McGow, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC483220 10 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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