Children's Home run by Paramount Children’s Services Limited in ManchesterOfsted inspection, 9 Sept 2026

Inspection report for children's home: 2646248 1 Registered provider: Paramount Children's 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

A private provider runs this home. The home provides care for up to 3 children who may experience emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living in the home. The child spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2022.

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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

comm 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: 22 October 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: 2646248 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/10/2025 Full Good 08/05/2024 Full Good 18/05/2023 Full Good 18/08/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2646248 3

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Summary of findings

The children who have lived in this home during the inspection period have made progress in most areas of their lives. Children have access to a wide range of activities and experiences.

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Summary of findings

Children are provided with stability and are well supported by staff and the manager, who have their best interests at heart.

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Summary of findings

The home is clean and comfortable, and children are provided with everything that they need.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There have been 3 children living in the home during this inspection period. Two children have recently moved out in a planned way to begin the next stage of their lives. Staff support children to develop the skills they need to live independently. The manager ensures that moves out of the home are managed in a sensitive manner and children can keep in touch with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is a welcoming and safe environment. Thought has been given to how the space can be best used for children. For example, a cinema room and education area have been created. Children can personalise their bedrooms in accordance with their own tastes and interests. There are photographs of children throughout the home. The child said, 'The best thing about living here is the staff; my wants and needs are fulfilled.'

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is valued in the home. When children are not attending a formal education setting, staff provide opportunities for learning that align with children's interests. The manager works alongside other professionals to try and identify suitable education provision for children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children's health needs are met. Specialist referrals, such as to drug and alcohol or sexual health services, are made when required. When children refuse to attend appointments, staff provide support and encouragement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children take part in a range of activities. Children are encouraged to develop new interests, and many different experiences have been provided for them. One child has enjoyed a recent holiday to Morrocco with staff as a leaving present.

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

Children are kept safe by staff who have a good understanding of their needs and vulnerabilities. The manager ensures that staff have clear guidance on how to manage Inspection report for children's home: 2646248 4 situations and issues. Staff usually diffuse incidents in the home in accordance with their training.

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

There are positive routines and boundaries in the home. Negative consequences are rarely used, with good behaviour being encouraged through the use of incentives. Staff speak to children regularly about important issues, such as staying safe in the community and online, emotional wellbeing and substance misuse.

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

There have been a large number of self-harm incidents. Medical attention is offered to children as appropriate, and advice is sought from external safeguarding and medical partners. Robust procedures are employed to reduce the likelihood and severity of self- harm incidents. When children have a low mood, staff offer nurture and reassurance, and children are supported to improve their emotional health.

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

When children are missing from home, staff follow the expected procedures. Staff search for children and welcome them back when they return. When there are substance misuse incidents, staff ensure that they look in children's room for any illicit items and remove them. Staff seek medical advice as necessary.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is suitably experienced and qualified. His practice is child centred and he knows the children well. He is supported by a stable and committed staff team. The staff have access to a range of training. The manager has ensured that they have the skills to meet the children's needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say that they value the support provided by the manager and wider organisation. There are opportunities for staff to progress in their career. This aids staff retention, which provides consistency for children. Staff have regular and good-quality supervision sessions, which allow them to reflect on their practice. Team meetings are held regularly and are used as a forum for learning and the discussion of practice and best ways to work with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The leadership team has good oversight and a range of tools to monitor and improve the care provided. Shortfalls in staff practice are usually addressed. However, an allegation of poor staff practice has not been investigated thoroughly. Furthermore, the local authority designated officer has not been properly notified of the outcome.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has formed positive relationships with other professionals. Visits from the independent person are regular and support the team to identify where improvements need to be made. However, they are not always received within timescales, and feedback from external stakeholders is not obtained regularly. This limits the impartiality of the information gathered. Inspection report for children's home: 2646248 5

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Statutory requirements

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

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children's home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home's statement of purpose. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that when there are allegations against staff these are investigated thoroughly, taking into account all known information. Furthermore, all follow up actions must be taken, including liaison with the local authority designated officer. 24 September 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that any individual appointed to carry out visits to the home as an independent person must make a rigorous and impartial assessment of the home's arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in the home's care. This includes regularly seeking external feedback, such as from family members and other professionals working with the child. Reports should be received in a timely manner. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,' page 65, paragraph 15.5) Inspection report for children's home: 2646248 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: 2646248 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Paramount Children's Services Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 89 Briony Avenue, Hale, Altrincham WA15 8PZ

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Inspector

Eve Ostridge, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2646248 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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