Children's Home run by Jamores Limited in Bexley

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2562430 1

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Jamores Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately owned home for three children. The home’s statement of purpose states that the home cares for children who have emotional and/or behavioural needs, and/or mental disorders, and/or learning disabilities. The provider has four other children’s homes registered with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was triggered as a result of information received from the provider and the home’s independent visitor.

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This monitoring visit

At the time of the monitoring visit, the home was looking after one child.

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This monitoring visit

The monitoring visit was conducted remotely, using a combination of telephone conversations, video conference and document review. The inspector spoke with one child, staff, and representatives of one child’s placing authority.

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This monitoring visit

 to review the staff’s use of restraint  to review the provider’s management of children’s allegations against staff  to review the process of notifying Ofsted of significant events  to review whether the placement of a child currently living in the home continues to meet the child’s needs  to tour the premises to confirm that the accommodation meets the needs of children  to review the home’s statement of purpose. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2562430 2 The main outcomes of the visit are as follows :

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This monitoring visit

 The staff’s use of restraint is appropriate in keeping children and others safe.  The provider appropriately manages children’s allegations against staff.  Managers do not always inform Ofsted of significant events in a timely manner.  Children’s placements are stable, and the home meet their needs.  The home’s premises are well maintained and meet the needs of children.  The statement of purpose requires revision.

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This monitoring visit

This is the home’s first visit since it was registered with Ofsted in February 2020.

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This monitoring visit

Independent monitoring visits and notifications to Ofsted had highlighted that staff frequently used restraint to manage children’s challenging behaviour. In all of the cases reviewed, it was clear that the staff’s use of restraint was to prevent harm to children, staff and property. Staff use restraint as the final resolution in managing critical situations. Records of these incidents are very detailed.

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One child had made several allegations against members of the staff team. In all cases, managers took appropriate action. This is in line with safeguarding procedures. Managers work in close partnership with safeguarding professionals, and internal investigations are thorough. Investigative reports are comprehensive. This promotes the protection of children.

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This monitoring visit

Staff understand which significant events are to be reported to Ofsted. However, on two recent occasions there were significant delays in forwarding the information to Ofsted as required.

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This monitoring visit

Information contained in independent monthly monitoring reports and in Ofsted notifications outlined the staff’s regular use of restraint and several allegations made against staff by one child. These trends prompted some care professionals to query whether the placement of the child remained appropriate.

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This monitoring visit

Professionals acknowledged the very complex needs of the child, and the staff’s commitment and use of creative measures to set boundaries, keep the child safe and offer stability. The staff’s behaviour management strategies have had a positive effect in helping the child to improve their behaviour. The child’s independent reviewing officer said, ‘Staff have done a good job. I’m impressed that since November, when there were almost daily restraints, this has been reduced to almost none. He’s really settled in now.’

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This monitoring visit

A virtual tour of the building confirmed that the premises are homely, clean, tidy, well maintained and well decorated. Individual bedrooms and communal spaces are well furnished and comfortable. There are no health and safety concerns. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2562430 3 The statement of purpose contains inaccurate information. This relates to the identity of the current responsible individual. In addition, the document contains information about staff who no longer work at the home.

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Children make good progress and staff are genuinely invested in helping to keep children safe. One child said, ‘Of it all, I only like my key worker.’ This key worker commented, ‘The best thing about my job? The progress and growth I see. Despite the bruising, I still think, when it happens, “it’s OK, tomorrow is another day and it will be better.” I genuinely love my job.’

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This monitoring visit

Two requirements are made as a result of this visit.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

N/A Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2562430 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation;

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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Requirement Due date

there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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Requirement Due date

a child protection enquiry involving a child—

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Requirement Due date

concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e)) 15 March 2021

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Requirement Due date

keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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Requirement Due date

notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (3)(a)(b)) 15 March 2021 Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2562430 5

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 2 Thames Innovation Centre, Studio 52, Veridion Way, Erith DA18 4AL

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Inspector

Sandra Jacobs-Walls, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2562430 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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