Children's Home run by Fairport Care Services Ltd in Kent

Inspection report children’s home: SC066129 1 SC066129 Registered provider: Fairport Care Services Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately-owned children’s home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to five children. The statement of purpose states that the home accommodates children aged eight to 18 who are deemed to require help in a residential specialist resource. The manager has been in post since February 2019 and has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 12 February 2020

Judgement at last inspection : requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 12 February 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC066129 2

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged requires improvement to be good at the last full inspection. At the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, two children have arrived at the home. Leaders and managers have critically assessed the matching and impact of the new children on those already living at the home. As a result, the children are well matched and have positive relationships with each other. The children are making good progress, and all are engaged positively with education. This is a real achievement as children have overcome significant barriers to learning. Education provision is creatively managed and bespoke for some children, while others attend local schools. The children’s voice is heard. When complaints have been made, there are clear records which demonstrate that the adults take a believing approach. Where appropriate, information is shared with relevant agencies, such as the designated officer, to further safeguard the children. Overall incidents are well managed. The manager and director oversee all measures

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

of restrictive practice. Their scrutiny of the records has enabled them to identify patterns and trends and, in some cases, provide the adults with development plans to further guide their practice. Development plans include the introduction of a streamlined recording and reporting system. The manager and some senior staff are already trained in preparation for the launch planned for March 2020. Good progress has been made in meeting the previous requirements. Regular team development days are being held to reflect on practice and develop staff skills through coaching and mentoring. The culture of the home has become increasingly child focused. Effective working with the wider network is providing the children with consistency in the team that works around them. Inspection report children’s home: SC066129 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/07/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 15/08/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 14/05/2018 Full Inadequate 14/11/2017 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: SC066129 4

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Information about this inspection

This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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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 children’s home: SC066129 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Fairport Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Bank Chambers, 1 Central Avenue ME10 4AE

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Nicky Farrant-D-Wilson

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Inspector

Sarah Olliver, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC066129 6 to 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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