Ofsted

We are committed to providing safe, nurturing and high-quality care for every child who lives with us.

The purpose of Ofsted's inspection of children's homes is to assess the quality of care being provided for children. Inspections focus on the outcomes children are supported to achieve, test compliance with the relevant regulations and consider the Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the Quality Standards (April 2015).

Our Latest Inspection

Hawthorn House was most recently inspected by Ofsted on the 14th and 15th of October 2025.

Outcome: Good

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Inspection Highlights

  • Rated Good across all three inspection areas:

    • Overall experiences and progress of children and young people

    • How well children and young people are helped and protected

    • The effectiveness of leaders and managers

  • Thoughtful transitions into the home, with careful planning alongside professionals to help children settle successfully.

  • Strong, trusting relationships between children and staff, with inspectors noting that professionals describe staff as speaking warmly about children and remaining committed to them.

  • Excellent support for education, including close partnership working with schools and local authorities, alongside creative solutions to maintain learning while new education placements are arranged.

  • A child-centred approach, with staff creating meaningful opportunities for children to enjoy hobbies, develop new interests and engage in community activities.

  • Strong safeguarding practice, including clear risk assessments, effective multi-agency working and a significant reduction in harm experienced by the child during their time at the home. Inspectors also noted that no physical intervention had been required.

  • Effective leadership and management, with proactive oversight, thorough quality assurance processes and managers who challenge other agencies to ensure children receive the support they need.