Children's Home run by GBA Care Limited in Kirklees

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732583 1 Registered provider: GBA Care Limited

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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 operated by a private company and provides care for up to 4 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living at the home, and one child was spoken with.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2025 but is currently away from the home.

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This monitoring visit

The home was judged requires improvement overall, and inadequate in the effectiveness of leaders and managers at the full inspection on 30 June and 1 July 2026. Serious weaknesses were identified in safer recruitment practices that limited the ability of leaders and managers to ensure that children are consistently and safely protected. This visit was carried out to review the action taken by the provider in response to a compliance notice issued under Regulation 32 (fitness of workers standard) following the inspection. This monitoring visit was to review any progress against the compliance notice and the other requirements raised after the inspection.

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This monitoring visit

Since the full inspection, leaders and managers have taken effective action to address the shortfalls identified. Safer recruitment procedures are now effectively applied. All required pre-employment checks are completed and scrutinised carefully. Staff do not begin working with children until an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check has been received and reviewed. This reduces the risk of unsuitable adults working in the home. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732583 2 Leaders and managers have strengthened arrangements to ensure that staff are suitable to carry out their roles effectively. Recruitment processes assess candidates’ skills, experience and values. Existing staff have benefited from targeted training and regular supervision sessions. Professional development opportunities have increased the knowledge and understanding of staff. As a result, children receive safer and

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have responded quickly and appropriately to an allegation made about staff working in the home. Relevant advice and guidance were sought promptly. Records of the allegation are detailed, accurate and clear. Actions taken demonstrate effective management oversight. This demonstrates that concerns are managed appropriately.

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This monitoring visit

The home environment has improved significantly since the full inspection. Redecoration has created a warmer and more welcoming environment. Staff and children have worked together to improve the home. Children now take greater pride in their surroundings. The outdoor area is safe and more accessible following the removal of unnecessary clutter.

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This monitoring visit

The child spoken with said they are happy living in the home. They said their care is tailored to their individual needs, and the child identified members of staff they trust. The child said staff help them feel safe. Positive relationships between staff and children are evident.

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This monitoring visit

Staff continue to manage incidents well. They remain calm and patient when children are distressed. De-escalation strategies are tailored to each child. These approaches are used before physical intervention is considered. This helps keep children and staff safe.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has not consistently notified Ofsted of serious incidents. One significant incident was not reported to the regulator, and a separate notification was submitted outside the required timescales. This limits Ofsted’s ability to assess safeguarding practice in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Following this monitoring visit, it was agreed that all steps regarding the compliance notice under regulation 32 and subsequent requirements raised during the last inspection had been met. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732583 3

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 30/06/2026 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/04/2025 Full Good 21/01/2025 Full Inadequate 01/02/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732583 4

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Statutory requirement

This section sets out the actions that the registered person 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 must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(b)(e)) 11 December 2026

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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: 2732583 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 2nd Floor Brian Royd Mills, Saddleworth Road, Halifax HX4 8NF

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Inspector

Deirdre Silkstone, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2732583 6 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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Inspector

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