Regulated children's home with good OFSTED rating

Caring for 4 children with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged 8-17

  • Independence is encouraged
  • Safeguarding young people is our paramount concern
  • We strive to help our young people reach their potential
  • Individualised and holistic service based on the child's needs
  • Everything we do is aimed towards providing positive outcomes for our young people
  • We carefully consider new residents and the impact they may have on group dynamics
  • Our young people are encouraged to take ownership of the home and personalise their own space
  • Residents are empowered to be autonomous while also learning to live with others and respecting their privacy

 

Common Farm - Ofsted Report
Common Farm - Ofsted Report - July 2024.[...]
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Statement of purpose
Common Farm SOP 28.01.2025.docx
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.   "Staff help children to keep themselves safe. One child’s social worker informed the inspector that because of the direct work by the home in this area and the consistent care, a child is no longer at risk of exploitation. This supports children to make positive progress"

OFSTED

"Children receive consistent care from a stable staff team. This enables children to develop trusted relationships with the people who care for them. Staff know the children well and understand their needs. As a result, staff provide individualised care that enables children to make progress in all aspects of their lives"

OFSTED

"The registered manager ensures she gathers clear information and puts measures in place to manage risks before children move in, to ensure they can safely live with one another. This enables children to benefit from well-planned and safe care"

OFSTED

"Common Farm is a well-managed home with a relatively new staff team that have a good working knowledge of the young people they care for and an understanding of their needs"

Quality assurance visitor from Cheshire West and Chester Council