Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2671651 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned and provides care for up to 2 children who 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 at the home.

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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: 16 December 2025

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2671651 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/12/2025 Full Good 05/02/2025 Full Good 05/07/2023 Full Good 05/09/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2671651 3

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Summary of findings

Children are listened to, and their voices are reflected in care planning and decision- making. Meaningful support is offered to children through key-work sessions, and restorative approaches help children to feel valued and understood. Risk management plans are clear to follow; incidents are managed effectively and information is shared with external agencies. The manager provides effective oversight of practice and ensures that staff receive relevant training in line with children’s needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has benefited from a well-planned transition into the home. The registered manager gathers and evaluates information from partner agencies to identify known needs and risks. This information is used to inform care planning and risk management. As a result, staff understand children’s individual circumstances and needs before they move into the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s health needs are well understood and carefully planned for. Staff have received specialist training that is tailored to the child’s individual health needs. As a result, they demonstrate a good understanding of the impact that the child’s health conditions have on daily experiences and use this knowledge to inform care planning. This includes consideration of routines and ensuring that the child receives effective support.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is enrolled in an education provision but does not currently attend. Staff use incentives to actively encourage the child to engage in schoolwork and educational activities. The manager maintains communication with education professionals and is proactive in supporting the child to increase their engagement with learning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child enjoys meaningful time with their family. Feedback from family members is positive, reflecting effective communication and good working relationships with staff at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has been on holiday with staff, and they speak positively about living in the home. However, they have expressed limited interest in participating in activities. Staff work sensitively with the child to identify activities that they enjoy. The registered manager and staff are keen to encourage engagement and provide positive experiences to support the child’s identity and sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is a strong emphasis on reflection and restorative practice. This helps children to understand the impact of their behaviour and supports them to make positive choices. Consequences are used infrequently, and staff take a proportionate approach. For example, when the child informed staff that they had broken an item and offered to Inspection report for children’s home: 2671651 4 repair it, staff recognised this as a positive action and recorded it as praise. This approach promotes honesty and positive relationships between children and staff.

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

One child has moved on from the home following an unplanned ending to their placement as a result of a significant safeguarding incident. Records demonstrate that staff worked proactively with relevant professionals to identify and implement strategies aimed at managing these risks. Despite an increase in risks and the sudden nature of the move, feedback from professionals is positive and reflects some progress the child made, as well as the positive relationships they had developed during their time in the home.

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

Staff receive specialist support and training tailored to children’s individual needs. This enables them to understand the impact of key risks, including substance misuse, exploitation and going missing from home. Staff have meaningful and sensitive discussions with children about risks and safeguarding concerns and work with children to develop individual safety plans. This helps children to develop their understanding of risk and how to keep themselves safe.

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

The manager seeks advice from specialist services to inform risk assessments and missing-from-home plans. Staff respond consistently and effectively when incidents occur. They notify external agencies in line with children’s care plans, and children are welcomed back with meaningful conversations that help them feel cared for and listened to. This ensures that children’s experiences are understood and that incidents are considered holistically to identify any patterns or triggers.

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

Records relating to physical intervention are clear, and the registered manager provides oversight of any incidents. Records demonstrate that interventions are used proportionately and only when necessary to safeguard children and those around them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is qualified and suitably experienced. She is aspirational and has clear goals for the child living in the home and staff working there. The registered manager is supported by staff who share the same passion for their roles, which is reflected in their interactions with the child. Feedback from staff is that managers and colleagues have created a supportive and understanding environment.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

New staff benefit from a structured induction, and all staff are up to date with their mandatory training. Staff have access to specialist external training to support them in their roles. Staff are positive about the impact this has on their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Allegations and complaints are managed sensitively and efficiently. External agencies are kept up to date, and the child’s views are sought throughout. When concerns are not substantiated, but learning is identified, the manager ensures that staff undertake the relevant training and participate in reflective, supportive supervision sessions to support their development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2671651 5 The registered manager maintains a consistent presence in the home, providing effective leadership and oversight. Staff receive regular supervision that considers their wellbeing, alongside children’s progress, safeguarding issues, strengths and areas for development. Team meetings result in clear actions to improve the quality of care for children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2671651 6

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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: 2671651 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Black Country House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury B69 2DG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Carla-Marie Dore

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Inspector

Hannah Shoreson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2671651 8 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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