Children's Home run by Flourish Children’s Services Limited in Rotherham

Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 1 Registered provider: Flourish Childrens Services Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and managed by a private company. It provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection there were no children living in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children's home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/07/2025 Full Good 03/12/2024 Full Good 29/08/2023 Full Good 01/11/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 3

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Summary of findings

During this inspection period one child moved into the home, and two children have moved out. One of these children moved out the day before the inspection. There is currently no child living in the home. The manager and staff have created a nurturing, family-like environment where children are central to everything they do. This enables children to feel valued, safe and supported. Children’s views, wishes and feelings are actively sought and form an integral part of care planning. Staff work alongside children to identify their aspirations and future goals, providing encouragement and practical support to help them achieve their ambitions. There is a strong culture within the home that promotes high aspirations and a belief that children can overcome barriers to success.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The manager and staff provide an exceptional quality of care to children. Staff are highly skilled in providing nurture, support, and stability. They are proactive in responding to children’s behaviours and the challenges that children face. Staff use effective strategies to promote positive outcomes. As a result, children make significant improvements across all areas of their development and wellbeing.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

When children struggle with education, staff demonstrate creativity and persistence in finding ways to help them engage in learning. Education is a key focus of the home, with managers and staff using everyday activities and experiences as valuable learning opportunities. The manager and staff work tirelessly alongside education professionals and other agencies to ensure that children’s educational needs remain a priority. They achieve this without placing undue pressure on children, instead supporting them to learn at a pace that is appropriate to their individual needs and circumstances. Consequently, children make meaningful progress in their learning and develop greater confidence in their abilities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children are well supported to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing. Staff are highly attuned to children’s individual emotional and mental health needs. They provide consistent, nurturing support to help children to manage their feelings and experiences. Through strong relationships, effective interventions, and close partnership working with professionals, children receive the support that they need at the right time. This has resulted in significant improvements in children’s emotional wellbeing, with one child experiencing a complete turnaround in their emotional health and overall resilience.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children are encouraged and supported to participate in a wide range of activities that reflect their individual interests and preferences. Staff actively promote children’s involvement in enjoyable and meaningful experiences, ensuring that they have opportunities to develop new skills and interests. This approach has proved highly beneficial in helping children build confidence and increase their self-esteem. As a result, Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 4 children are better equipped to manage and adapt to unplanned changes and unexpected situations in their daily lives.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff support children to develop ambitions and aspirations for both their present lives and future opportunities. They recognise the importance of children feeling valued, respected, and listened to. Staff work hard to create a culture where children believe in themselves and their abilities. Children grow in confidence, develop a stronger sense of self-worth, and become increasingly motivated to achieve their potential.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children’s wishes and feelings are clearly reflected throughout the home’s records, plans, and documentation. Management and staff place children’s voices at the centre of their practice, ensuring that children are listened to, understood, and actively involved in decisions that affect their lives. Staff are strong advocates for children, while also empowering them to express their views, wishes, and aspirations with confidence. They encourage children to take an active role in setting goals and identifying what they want to achieve. This approach has proved highly successful, with children securing outcomes that reflect their individual needs, preferences, and ambitions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff ensure that children are supported to experience positive and well-planned endings when they move on from the home. Consequently, children leave with a strong sense of belonging, positive memories of their time in the home, and the confidence to embrace the next chapter in their life.

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

Staff know the children exceptionally well and have a detailed understanding of their individual needs, vulnerabilities, strengths, and risks. Children receive highly personalised care that promotes their safety and wellbeing. Staff are vigilant in identifying and responding to concerns and take effective action to ensure that children are protected from harm. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care provided and consistently express confidence that their child has been kept safe. This strong safeguarding culture helps children feel secure, valued, and able to grow and develop.

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

Children who were previously at high risk of going missing and being vulnerable to exploitation engage positively in therapeutic work. Through consistent support, and targeted interventions, children gain a better understanding of risk and develop strategies to keep themselves safe. This work has had a significant and lasting impact on their lives. Consequently, the progress made by one child has been recognised by external professionals. This has led to court-ordered restrictions being lifted, reflecting the increased confidence in the child’s safety and wellbeing.

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

When children have been at risk of using self-harming behaviour, staff develop strong, trusting relationships that enable children to feel safe, supported, and understood. Additionally, staff help children to identify and manage their feelings in healthier ways. Children make significant progress in reducing self-harming behaviours, with risks decreasing for one child to such a low level that they are no longer a concern. Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 5 Staff help children to understand and celebrate the progress that they have made. Through regular reflection and meaningful conversations, children develop a greater awareness of their achievements, strengths and resilience. Staff consistently acknowledge and praise children’s progress, reinforcing their sense of self-worth and confidence. While staff regularly express how proud they are of the children, the greatest achievement is when children recognise and believe in their own success. This

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

demonstrates the positive impact of the support they receive and their growing confidence in their abilities and future potential.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is the hub and heart of the home, leading staff through her own example and ensuring that children remain at the centre of every decision made. She promotes a child-centred culture where the needs, wishes, and experiences of children underpin all aspects of practice. Staff are guided to ensure that everything they do on a day-to-day basis is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and supporting their individual needs and aspirations.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is aspirational for the children and works hard to provide enriching opportunities and experiences that enhance their life chances. Her approach helps children develop confidence, broaden their perspectives, and achieve positive personal growth.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager’s oversight of the home is highly effective. Through regular review and evaluation of children’s records, plans, and progress, she maintains a comprehensive understanding of their individual needs, experiences, and outcomes. Robust monitoring and quality assurance systems enable her to identify strengths and areas for development, ensuring that practice remains child-focused and responsive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive regular, child-centred supervision that provides valuable opportunities for reflection, challenge, and professional development. Supervision sessions are used effectively to explore children’s experiences and outcomes, ensuring that staff remain focused on meeting children’s individual needs. Practice discussions, reflective conversations, and scenario-based learning are routinely incorporated to strengthen staff knowledge, skills, and confidence. This approach promotes continuous learning and helps to ensure that staff practice is informed, consistent, and responsive to the needs of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff benefit from a wide range of training opportunities in addition to their mandatory training. Learning is carefully tailored to ensure that staff have the knowledge and skills required to provide effective support. The manager adopts creative and innovative approaches to training, making learning engaging, accessible, and enjoyable. As a result, staff are enthusiastic about their development and actively engage in a variety of learning activities. Staff contribute their own ideas for creative learning, and these are regularly incorporated into team meetings and practice discussions. This collaborative approach promotes a positive learning culture, strengthens staff practice, and ultimately enhances the quality of care provided to children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 6 Safer recruitment takes place. Staff are supported through a thorough induction and probationary period, and their performance, values, and suitability for the role are closely

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

monitored. The manager maintains effective oversight of staff development, regularly checking progress and providing support to ensure that qualifications are achieved within the required timescales. This approach helps to ensure that staff are competent, skilled, and well-equipped to meet the needs of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

One parent said. ‘The manager and staff have all been amazing. They have taught [name of child] so much. They have been so welcoming towards me and allowed me time with my child in the home. We have never felt judged by any of them. I feel that every home should take a leaf out of [name of children’s home]’s book. If they did children would be so much better off and much happier.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

No requirements or recommendations were made at this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 7

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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: 2674818 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Flourish Childrens Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 40 Cobcroft Road, Huddersfield HD2 2RY

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Inspector

Angela Ross, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2674818 9 regulates and inspects 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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