Children's Home run by Prosper and Enterprise Limited in Surrey

Inspection report for children’s home: 2619057 1 Registered provider: Prosper and Enterprise Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to provide care for up to five children. It is owned and run by a private organisation. The provider states in its statement of purpose that it provides care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This includes children who may have additional needs, such as autism spectrum disorder and complex associated difficulties. There are currently two children living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since August 2021.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2619057 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

21/03/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2619057 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last full inspection, one child has moved out of the home and two new children have recently moved in. Children told the inspector that they liked their bedrooms and have everything they need to feel comfortable. One child showed the inspector around the home, including the well-equipped games room and multi-gym.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress relevant to their experiences, needs and time spent living in the home. There is an emphasis on staff building positive relationships with children and spending quality time with them. One child recently went to a Premier League football match with staff for the first time. These types of opportunities are helping staff to build trusting relationships with children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are not currently accessing formal education. The registered manager is working determinedly with social care and education professionals to resolve this as a matter of urgency. Children have tutoring, weekly workshops like music production, and a mentoring programme. Children are taking part in some of these planned activities and vocational skills. This is building their confidence and self- esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have access to local health services and specialist support services. Staff refer the children to these specialist services for clinical assessments when concern arises with the children’s ability to make safe judgements. The registered manager is proactively working with these services, demonstrating a commitment to working collaboratively and in the best interests of children.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Risk assessments are in place to help staff identify children’s individual risks. The strategies used by staff to support children in managing risks are clear and reviewed regularly. Known risks are triangulated throughout children’s care plans, and staff actively talk to children about risks and behaviours and share relevant resources with them. This is helping children to assess risks for themselves and give them tangible information to refer to.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff know what to do and who to inform if they are concerned about a child’s welfare. There is clear and prompt communication with external agencies, such as early intervention specialists, health clinics, prevention programmes and social workers, if there are concerns which need to be addressed.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

One child’s missing from care episodes have significantly reduced since living in the home. The registered manager has developed good missing from care protocols, that provide staff with clear strategies and approaches to use. Staff follow these procedures and actively encourage children to return to the home at every opportunity. One child said this makes them feel cared for. Inspection report for children’s home: 2619057 4 Behaviour support plans provide staff with clear strategies and guidance in line with the children’s presenting needs. In addition, staff use incentive plans to encourage positive behaviour in the home. These are individualised for each child.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Safer recruitment practices are good. Managers request, obtain and verify references from staff’s previous employers prior to them working in the home. As a result, the previous requirement has been met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a suitable and qualified registered manager in post. She has a clear vision and realistic ambitions for the development of the home and staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is an advocate for children and understands the benefits of a multi-agency approach. For example, she is working with educational professionals to draft an education and healthcare plan for one child. This will ensure that the child’s needs are collectively understood and consistent approaches are agreed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has identified gaps in staff training. This training has been sourced and is planned to take place April 2023. In the interim, the registered manager is supporting the staff team with researched resources. This is contributing to further developments in children’s behaviour support plans. Staff told the inspector that they have found this helpful.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Senior managers have been unsuccessful in recruiting a deputy manager to the home since it opened. This means that, when the registered manager is on annual leave, the responsible individual manages the home and oversees the care arrangements of the home. The registered manager and responsible individual are committed and passionate about finding the right candidate for the deputy role.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is aware of the strengthens and areas for development in the home. Monitoring and review systems are in place and help improve the quality of care provided to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has met the previous requirements from the last full inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2619057 5

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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 for children’s home: 2619057 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Prosper and Enterprise Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 74A Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0PG

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Inspector

Kelly Monniot, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2619057 7 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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