Children's Home run by Better Futures Care Limited in Bradford

Inspection report for children’s home: 2873542 1 Registered provider: Better Futures Care Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home registered with Ofsted in February 2026 and is owned and operated by a private provider. It offers care for up to 2 children 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 in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in February 2026. She is also registered as the manager of another of the provider’s homes.

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Inspection dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

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

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Inspection dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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Inspection dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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Inspection dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

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

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Inspection dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Inspection dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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Inspection dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2873542 2

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Summary of findings

Since the home opened, one child has moved in and out of the home, and one child has moved in. Children living in the home have grown in self-confidence and have been able to foster relationships with their families. Children are included in the development of their care plans, which helps them to understand risk while enjoying positive experiences.

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Summary of findings

Any allegations are managed effectively, and the use of physical intervention is low. The manager demonstrates good oversight and has a range of systems in place to support this. There is a strong emphasis on training, which equips staff with the skills they need. As a result, staff feel supported in their work and able to provide children with the level of care they require.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When a child moves into the home, the manager carefully assesses their needs and individual level of risk. This information enables the manager to determine whether staff have the necessary skills to meet their needs. When a child has moved on from the home suddenly, this has been through a multi-agency decision to keep the child safe. The manager and staff are aware of the impact of this move and have taken extra steps to ensure that there has been a well-planned move to the child’s next home. This offered continuity of care and support to the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend a range of education provisions. Staff have been creative in finding ways for children to engage in learning, including apprenticeships. Where children have experienced barriers to education, home tuition has been used to support their learning. This approach has helped children to manage their anxieties and engage in education at a pace that supports their successful return to a school setting.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have purposeful discussions with children. These structured conversations are planned as well as sometimes taking place spontaneously. The sessions show learning and engagement from the child living in the home and are focused on the objectives set out in the child’s care plan and addressing emerging risks. During these sessions, staff use a genogram that recognises the importance of staff, family members and peers and how these relationships can affect the child’s emotions and development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have helped children to rebuild positive relationships with their family members. They recognise the importance of these significant connections in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging. Staff support children to spend meaningful time with their families, both in and away from the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2873542 3 Children’s care plans are clear and demonstrate involvement from the children alongside professional input. The plans provide guidance to enable staff to address each child’s individual needs. The manager has developed an additional plan that is child focused, which helps the child understand their own progress and to help set goals.

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

Children’s risks are well managed. Risk assessments are clear and provide staff with guidance on how to respond to minimise the potential risks to the child. The manager ensures that there is regular communication with partner agencies to support effective information-sharing and safeguard children.

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

Incident recording is detailed and has a clear emphasis on safeguarding. There is a strong focus on teamwork and de-escalation, also looking at the dynamics of external factors.

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

Children’s positive behaviour support plans are well written, with effective use of boundaries and routines. Staff know the children well, which supports effective de- escalation when children struggle to manage their emotions. As a result, physical intervention has only been used on one occasion, and this was necessary to keep the child safe. The manager had oversight of the incident and contributing factors to ensure that staff’s actions were proportionate and necessary.

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

When children go missing from the home, staff follow the agreed protocol. Staff have a clear understanding of how to respond to ensure the child’s safe return. There is good use of external agencies to manage risks, helping to safeguard children.

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

Allegations are managed and investigated appropriately, with clear and detailed recording. Staff speak to children to help them understand the outcomes following their allegation or complaint. This is supplemented with further work with the child to help staff understand their feelings. As a result, children are supported to repair their relationships with others. The manager uses these situations as learning opportunities, helping staff to improve their practice and develop their understanding of the child’s care.

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

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

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager actively and regularly monitors the quality of care provided using effective auditing systems. The manager ensures that plans for each child are comprehensive. These identify what further support is needed to assist the progress Inspection report for children’s home: 2873542 4 and development of the child. Staff have the relevant skills and knowledge, and the manager instils a culture of learning and reflection.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report feeling supported and valued by the manager. They describe the home as a lovely place to work, and they know their work has made a difference to children’s lives. Staff have shared values in providing the best care for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular supervision sessions that are child centred, and the discussions are well recorded. Supervision supports staff with both practical advice and regulatory guidance. Furthermore, team meetings are used as a forum for open discussions and learning. These meetings provide opportunities for staff to discuss children’s care and raise any concerns they may have. This has created an encouraging environment for staff to openly reflect on their practice and further deepen their knowledge and understanding.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff engage with a wide range of training opportunities. This includes tailored workshops developed by the manager to enhance staff’s understanding of specific areas of practice. For example, staff have attended a workshop focused on the use of language and the impact it can have on children. Additional safeguarding training to further support the needs of the child has also been implemented.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were raised following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2873542 5

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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: 2873542 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Better Futures Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Trust house, 5 New Augustus Street, Bradford BD1 5LL

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Leighonie Parlour

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Inspector

Mark Green, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2873542 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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