Children's Home run by Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) in BradfordOfsted inspection, 9 Sept 2026

Inspection report for children’s home: 2843247 1 Registered provider: Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds)

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately operated. It provides care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

One child was living at the home at the time of the inspection and was spoken with.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

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

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2843247 2

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Summary of findings

The child is making positive progress and benefits from stable, consistent care. Reduced incidents, good engagement in education and activities, and maintained family relationships support positive outcomes. Staff respond well to behaviours of concern using therapeutic approaches, clear plans and restorative practice to promote safety and positive behaviour. Effective leadership, oversight and staff support from the manager help to maintain good-quality care and positive outcomes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is developing positive and meaningful relationships with staff. A consistent staff team has enabled trusting relationships to form, providing the child with stability and security. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the child’s individual needs and provide care in a consistent manner. As a result, the child is supported to feel valued, respected and understood.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is making progress from their individual starting point. This is reflected in a reduction in both the frequency and duration of behavioural incidents. Staff have developed a strong understanding of the child’s needs and respond consistently to support them effectively. The direct work that staff undertake with the child is helping them to develop a greater understanding of their emotions and to recognise when they need additional support.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When the child struggles to engage with education, staff provide encouragement, practical support and effective advocacy to promote attendance. This helps the child to access educational opportunities and achieve positive outcomes. As a result of that support, the child is now attending education and has settled well into their new school placement. Although this remains at an early stage, their initial progress is positive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is supported by staff to participate in a wide range of activities that reflect their interests and preferences. These include horse riding, dance and community-based leisure activities. The child has also enjoyed holidays with staff, including an overseas trip and a visit to a wildlife park. These experiences support the development of new interests and promote their confidence and social development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to maintain important family relationships. Positive communication with family members helps to promote the child’s progress, identity and sense of belonging. Where concerns arise, staff work proactively with professionals to ensure that decisions are made in the child’s best interests. Inspection report for children’s home: 2843247 3

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

Staff respond promptly and effectively to the child when they display signs of distress. Staff use a range of strategies that are consistent with the home’s therapeutic ethos to help de-escalate situations. The child’s wishes and feelings are listened to and considered during periods of high emotion. Following incidents, staff provide support to help the child to develop a greater understanding of their feelings and how to manage them.

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

On occasions, staff have used physical restraint to safeguard the child and others from harm. Restraint is used by staff as a last resort when alternative strategies have been unsuccessful, and they are proportionate to the presenting risks. Following incidents, the child is offered one-to-one support and opportunities to reflect on what has happened. Records of incidents are detailed and include management oversight, supporting effective monitoring of staff practice.

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

Although the child has not been reported missing from care, there have been occasions when the child has run off from staff. Staff respond quickly, using appropriate strategies to encourage their return. Staff manage these situations calmly and are familiar with the child’s plans and procedures should a missing-from-care incident occur.

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

When the child displays behaviours that cause concern, consequences are proportionate and restorative. These are tailored to the child’s individual needs and are directly linked to the behaviour displayed. For example, following unsafe behaviour while travelling in a vehicle, the child was temporarily unable to travel by car. Staff use reflective discussions to support the child to consider the impact of their behaviour on themselves and others.

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

The child’s care plans are comprehensive and tailored to their individual needs. Plans are regularly reviewed and updated by staff in response to incidents and changes in the child’s circumstances. They provide staff with clear guidance regarding known triggers, identified risks and effective strategies for managing the child’s needs. This promotes a consistent approach to care and support across the staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager knows the child well and leads the home with a clear vision that is centred on the child’s needs and experiences. Staff speak positively about the support they receive and say that they enjoy their role. The manager demonstrates a good understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for development and is committed to improving outcomes for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is a strong advocate for the child and consistently promotes their best interests. They challenge professionals and partner agencies effectively to secure appropriate services, support and opportunities. Through persistent advocacy, the manager has helped to ensure the child can access specialist services and participate in important experiences, resulting in positive outcomes for the child. Inspection report for children’s home: 2843247 4 The manager maintains effective oversight of the home and routinely monitors staff practice. Children’s records are reviewed regularly to ensure they are child focused, written in appropriate language and accurately reflect the child’s experiences. Where shortfalls in practice are identified, these are addressed promptly to promote continued improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision that is reflective and focused on the child’s needs and experiences. Supervision provides opportunities for staff to discuss challenges, identify areas for development and consider how practice can be improved. They consist of a balanced approach, recognising staff strengths alongside areas for further learning. Discussions remain strongly focused on promoting positive outcomes for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers follow safer recruitment practices. Any concerns identified during recruitment are carefully considered and subject to appropriate risk assessment. These arrangements are reviewed regularly to ensure that suitable safeguards remain in place and that staff are safe to work with children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2843247 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: 2843247 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds)

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Catholic Care, 11 North Grange Road, LEEDS LS6 2BR

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Rachel Wilkinson

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Inspector

Kerry Chater, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2843247 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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