Children's Home run by NWC Homes Ltd in Coventry

Inspection report for children's home: 2878492 1 Registered provider: NWC Homes Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private organisation and was registered on 12 May 2026. It provides care for up to 2 children who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: inadequate

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: Following the previous inspection, Ofsted issued a notice restricting accommodation at the home. A compliance notice relating to regulation 13, the leadership and management standard was also issued. A monitoring visit took place on 22 July 2026 whereby the action taken by the provider was reviewed. Following this inspection, the compliance notice was deemed to have been met and the notice of restriction was lifted. Inspection report for children's home: 2878492 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/06/2026 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home: 2878492 3

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Summary of findings

The child has been warmly welcomed by staff and has settled well into the home, despite moving in at short notice with limited opportunity for planning and preparation. Staff provide effective support to meet the child's physical and emotional health needs. They have a good understanding of the child's risks and vulnerabilities and use positive relationships to guide and influence the child to make safer choices. Leaders and managers maintain effective oversight of the home and the child's experiences. Staff feel supported in their roles and access relevant training that equips them with the skills and knowledge required to meet the child's individual needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the previous inspection, one child has moved into the home. The inspector spoke with the child during the inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child moved into the home at short notice, with limited time for planning and preparation. Despite this, staff provided a warm and nurturing welcome that enabled the child to settle quickly. Through consistent care and support, the child has begun to develop positive and trusting relationships with the adults who care for them. As a result, the child is experiencing increased stability and a greater sense of safety.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are committed to promoting the child's education. Although the child does not currently have a school placement, staff advocate effectively on their behalf and work collaboratively with partner agencies to secure suitable educational provision. In the meantime, staff provide the child with a structured programme of meaningful activities that promote engagement, learning and personal development. For example, the child enjoys visits to national parks and woodland areas. These experiences contribute positively to the child's confidence, self-esteem and overall wellbeing.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child's physical and emotional health needs are well supported. Staff encourage the child to attend important health appointments and actively seek solutions to difficulties that the child experiences with sleep. Leaders have commissioned a specialist therapeutic assessment to ensure that care planning is informed by a comprehensive understanding of the child's emotional health needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work hard to ensure that the child maintains meaningful relationships with people who are important to them. As the child lives some distance from their placing authority, this requires staff to facilitate and transport the child to planned visits. Through this commitment, the child is able to maintain important relationships and family connections. This support reinforces to the child that they, and the people who are important to them, are valued. Inspection report for children's home: 2878492 4

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

Staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and have a good understanding of the child's risks and vulnerabilities. They recognise the importance of sharing concerns promptly, maintaining accurate records and responding appropriately when concerns arise. Through trusting relationships with staff, the child feels able to speak openly about their experiences and worries. Staff use this information effectively to safeguard the child and reduce the risk of harm.

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

Staff provide clear and consistent boundaries that promote stability, predictability and safety. This helps the child to feel secure and cared for. There is emerging evidence that these approaches are having a positive impact. For example, the child is increasingly respecting agreed curfews and seeking support from staff when they wish to leave situations in which they feel uncomfortable or unsafe. This demonstrates growing trust in staff and confidence in their ability to provide help and protection.

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

When the child becomes upset or distressed, staff provide attuned and nurturing responses that support the child's emotional wellbeing. Staff spend meaningful time with the child and engage them in important discussions about relationships, education and their physical and emotional health. This helps the child to develop their understanding of healthy relationships, increase their emotional awareness and build skills to manage their feelings safely.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leadership and management arrangements have improved since the previous inspection. The registered manager and responsible individual demonstrate a clear commitment to improving the quality of care provided to children. Their actions have increased stability within the home and strengthened oversight of the child's experiences and progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report that they enjoy working in the home and feel listened to, valued and supported by leaders and managers. No staff have left the home since the last inspection. Regular team meetings and consultations with a therapeutic practitioner encourage reflection on the child's experiences, promote professional curiosity and support the development of trauma-informed practice. This contributes to more consistent and effective care for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff supervision sessions are regular and reflective. They support accountability, professional development and a continued focus on the child's needs. Training is relevant to the child's experiences and vulnerabilities and has enhanced staff knowledge and practice. As a result, staff demonstrate an improved understanding of the impact of the child's previous experiences and how these influence their current behaviour and needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from professionals is positive. In particular, the child's social worker reported that staff communicate effectively, share information promptly and remain consistently focused on the child's needs. This reflects staff's commitment to promoting positive experiences and achieving the best possible outcomes for the child. Inspection report for children's home: 2878492 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person to consider that, where the placing authority or another relevant person does not provide the input and services needed to meet a child's needs during their time in the home or in preparation for leaving the home, the home must challenge them to meet the child's needs and should consider the use of an independent advocate if the child's needs are not being met. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 12, paragraph 2.8)

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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: 2878492 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Unit 8 Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WP

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Michaela Pothecary

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Inspector

Becky Rutter, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2878492 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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