Children's Home run by 4 Pure Heart Limited in StockportOfsted inspection, 10 Sept 2026

Inspection report for children's home: 2816928 1 Registered provider: 4 Pure Heart 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

This is a privately owned home that provides care for one child who may have emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home. The inspector spoke with the child as part of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2025.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2816928 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/08/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2816928 3

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Summary of findings

The child has strong, meaningful relationships with staff that have supported them to grow in confidence and feel a sense of security and belonging.

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Summary of findings

The child feels confident in sharing any worries with the staff. This has significantly reduced risks and helps them to feel safe.

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Summary of findings

Strong and supportive leadership ensures that the child receives consistent, high-quality, individualised care that supports the child’s stability and leads to positive outcomes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

One child has lived in the home since it was registered and has developed strong, meaningful relationships with staff. The child is supported by a cohesive staff team. The child said, ‘Everyone wants to be here [the home].’ Staff speak very warmly and positively about the child and clearly want the best for them. The care and nurture from these significant relationships enable the child to grow in confidence and feel a sense of security and belonging. The social work manager said, ‘The home is [name of child’s] family.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child receives strong support with their education. When the child had difficulties with class-based learning, the manager used evidence-based practice to promote a personalised approach to the child’s learning. The manager worked closely with the school and virtual school to develop an individualised plan that is suitable to the child’s needs and strengths. Staff completed training to enable them to support the child with home-based learning until an alternative provision was in place. The manager closely monitored progress and the staff acknowledged and celebrated every positive step with the child. This proactive approach enabled the child to re-engage with learning, grow in confidence and take their exams.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child is supported to be actively involved in making decisions about their health. Their wish to follow a specific diet is respected and supported. If the child wishes to access specialist services, the manager takes action to fund an external provider to ensure that there is no delay in the child getting the support they need.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child is supported to develop their wider interests and create long-lasting memories. They chose the destination for their summer holiday and helped to plan the itinerary. Staff ensured that they recorded all the day’s events to create a comprehensive journal that was saved digitally so the child has a keepsake of their amazing holiday. This experience further embedded the child’s strong relationships with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child has flourished due to the consistent, nurturing care received daily. The child’s relationships with staff are reciprocal and there is lots of humour and friendly exchanges Inspection report for children's home: 2816928 4 in the home. Staff are supporting the child to expand their network to include friendships with similar-aged children. Staff are very proactive in supporting the child to develop their peer relationships, including those at a distance.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The home has a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The manager and staff have created a cosy and comfortable environment, with lots of input from the child. The décor of the home reflects the child’s interests and personality, from the pet accessories to the child’s own vegetable patch in the garden. The child’s bedroom is furnished to a high standard and is updated whenever they wish to change it. There are photographs of the child and staff taking part in fun activities on display throughout the home.

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

There is a strong and proactive approach to keeping the child safe and reducing risk. Leaders and managers prioritise the development of positive, trusting relationships with the child, helping them to feel safe and confident in sharing any worries or concerns.

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

Staff know the child exceptionally well and have a good insight into the child’s needs. Risk assessments provide a clear guide for staff on how to keep the child safe and respond to their needs. Assessments are reviewed regularly and in collaboration with the child. The child is encouraged to share any helpful strategies that work best to support them. This ensures that the plans are more effective and the child continues to be safe with the measures in place.

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

Risks to the child have reduced significantly due to the strong, supportive relationships they have developed with the staff team. The child is confident that staff can keep them safe and that their positive emotional wellbeing is the priority.

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

Positive mental health is supported by staff through natural and meaningful engagement with the child on a daily basis. They spend quality time with the child, which reduces any potential feelings of isolation and supports the child’s sense of belonging. Staff model openness and transparency. Over time, the child has become more open with their feelings and emotions.

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

The child feels confident to talk to staff and is confident that they will respond in a supportive manner. Any incidents are managed calmly and sensitively. This helps the child to feel safe and understood. Following any incidents, the manager encourages a reflective approach to support learning and increase knowledge. This approach includes the staff team and the child. This enables a cohesive approach to reducing risk. All recordings reflect the restorative approach used.

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

Staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and how to escalate any concerns. Risk is thoroughly assessed, including when the child is online and for the recent holiday abroad. Any incidents are reported to the relevant agencies in a timely manner to ensure that the right support and oversight are in place for the child. Inspection report for children's home: 2816928 5

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The management team has strong aspirations for the child and is committed to ensuring that they receive high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes. The manager has excellent insight into the child’s needs and vulnerabilities and places the child at the centre of any planning. This child-centred ethos is embedded throughout the full staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers promote a supportive learning environment for all staff. Staff are actively encouraged to complete higher level qualifications, both to support staff progression and to ensure high standards of care. There are comprehensive induction and training programmes that are tailored to the child’s needs. The child has completed some of the training and often contributes to the staff training sessions, making them more child focused and supporting further learning.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Reflective team meetings give regular opportunities for staff to come together to develop new skills and embed a therapeutic approach to care. The manager uses the latest research, alongside interactive scenarios, to prompt discussions and support learning. Effective supervision sessions provide opportunities for individual reflection on how to apply this to practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager has a clear focus on staff care, alongside staff having the right skills, knowledge and values to meet the child’s needs. Staff feel well supported by managers. One member of staff said, ‘The manager goes above and beyond, not just for [name of child], but for every member of staff.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

There is a stable, consistent staff team that supports continuity and stability for the child. Staff feel very supported in their role and enjoy working in the home and supporting the child. In addition, staff have positive relationships with each other, and this contributes to the warm and relaxed environment.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Appraisals are complete annually, but the views of the child and other professionals are not incorporated. However, the views of the child are clearly gathered in other ways and are central to the running of the home. The manager takes immediate action in response to any external feedback, including from the independent person, to maintain compliance and to strengthen areas of practice in the home. Inspection report for children's home: 2816928 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that annual staff appraisals consider the views of the child and other professionals who have worked with the staff member. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.1)

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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: 2816928 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: 4 Pure Heart Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Atlantic Business Centre, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Altrincham WA14 5NQ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Gareth Lancaster Stowell

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Inspector

Melanie Cotterill, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2816928 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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