Children's Home run by Benecare Limited in Kent

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC438648 1 SC438648

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Benecare Limited

Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private organisation.

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager since 15 December 2021.

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This monitoring visit

This visit has been carried out to assess the progress made since the home was judged inadequate at the full inspection on 9 and 10 May 2022. Nine requirements were raised.

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This monitoring visit

In the absence of the manager, the responsible individual was able to provide an update on what action has been taken to address the requirements.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have reviewed and updated children’s care plans and risk management plans with information that is relevant to the child’s needs.

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This monitoring visit

Children’s health and education needs are now being met. One child is now attending school full time and has a bespoke timetable to meet their specific educational needs.

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This monitoring visit

Children have been consulted with about improvements to the environment. For example, one child’s bedroom has been colourfully painted, and new storage and pictures have been chosen by the child. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC438648 2 During the visit, the inspector observed warm and nurturing relationships between the children and the staff. Children were relaxed and talked excitedly about their plans for their summer holidays.

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Staff are now receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. As a result, staff feel more supported and well informed.

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Senior leaders are working in partnership with other professionals. For example, they have made appropriate challenge to professionals when significant information has not been shared through the admission process. This results in professionals working together in children’s best interests.

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Despite the good progress, there are still some shortfalls. The manager has not followed the process of monitoring key-work sessions. Consequently, there is a risk that potential safeguarding concerns could be missed. As a result, this requirement is restated and will be reviewed at the next inspection.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has failed to fully document his review of a complaint, including consultation with the child. Furthermore, there is no evidence that the outcome of the complaint has been shared with the local authority. As a result, this requirement is restated and will be reviewed at the next inspection. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC438648 3

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 09/05/2022 Full Inadequate 01/09/2021 Full Good 03/03/2020 Full Requires improvement to be good 18/02/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC438648 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 leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(h))

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 12 August 2022

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Requirement Due date

Subject to paragraph (6), the registered person must establish a procedure for considering complaints made by or on behalf of children.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that a record is made of any complaint, the action taken in response, and the outcome of any investigation. (Regulation 39 (3))

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 12 August 2022

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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. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC438648 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Thatch Vine Farm, Stockers Hill, Boughton- under-Blean, Faversham, Kent ME13 9AB

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Inspector

Rebecca Fisher, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC438648 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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