Children's home run by Children Assisted in a Real Environment Ltd in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection report for children’s home: SC466378 1 SC466378 Registered provider: Children Assisted in a Real Environment (CARE) Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately run and provides long-term care and short breaks for up to five children with learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted on 29 October 2013. The manager of the home registered with Ofsted on 22 June 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

There were three children living in the home at the time of this inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC466378 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/05/2021 Full Good 14/08/2019 Full Good 31/05/2018 Full Good 27/07/2017 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC466378 3

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outstanding

Children receive excellent care and their progress is exceptional. They build meaningful relationships with staff, who show care, compassion and warmth towards them. Staff know the children well and have their best interests at heart. Children are very settled and experience consistent care from a stable staff team.

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outstanding

Children are treated with dignity and respect. They receive individualised care that is sensitive to their past experiences of care and their identity. Children’s care plans are of a very high quality. They tell the child’s story and are meaningful. This demonstrates a real understanding of children’s needs and how staff should provide appropriate care and support.

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outstanding

All children are included, and their voices are heard. Children are given lots of opportunities to share their views and participate in their care. Staff consistently use children’s preferred communication tools to ensure that they are understood. As staff know the children so well, they understand their behaviours and moods. This means that, regardless of their ability, children are included and understood.

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outstanding

Children are making excellent progress in education and are exceeding their targets. Staff and managers work closely with children’s teachers and with their individual plans. This enhances children’s experiences and progress at the home and in school.

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outstanding

Children’s health and well-being improve due to the care provided in the home. Children’s sleep patterns, diets and lifestyles improve. Staff and managers ensure that specialist appointments are made when necessary. As a result, children are healthier and have improved life chances.

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outstanding

Children enjoy a wide range of activities. They participate in activities in the local community, such as drama club and sponsored charity walks. In the home, children enjoy activities such as baking and arts and crafts. Children also get the opportunity to go on holiday and enjoy new experiences. Their memories are captured in memory boxes, which contributes to their life-story work.

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outstanding

The home feels like a home and the children’s presence is all around. Their bedrooms are comfortable and personalised. The sensory room is a safe space for children to enjoy. It is thoughtfully organised and beneficial to children. Children enjoy positive relationships with other children in the home and there is a sense of family. Inspection report for children’s home: SC466378 4

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outstanding

Staff and managers show an in-depth understanding of what it means to help and protect children. They understand their role and responsibilities, and their professional practice results in sustained improvements to children’s lives.

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outstanding

Children’s risk assessments demonstrate a clear understanding of risk and include effective strategies to help staff to support children. The risk assessments are colour coded and reflect the child’s needs. As well as considering all potential risks, the assessments are based on evidence and information known about the child. There is no complacency when considering the risks to children.

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outstanding

Children’s behaviour is managed well and there are very few incidents in the home. Staff use effective de-escalation techniques and are consistent with boundaries. Behaviour management plans are effective and are regularly reviewed and updated when required. As a result, physical intervention is only used in exceptional cases, and children are settled in the home.

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outstanding

Staff carry out meaningful and relevant key-work sessions with children. This helps children to learn important life skills, such as shopping, cooking, cleaning and taking more control of their personal care. The key work is in line with children’s plans and relevant to their starting points. This helps children to take age-appropriate risks as part of their development.

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outstanding

Careful recruitment and monitoring of staff ensure that only suitable people work with children. Consequently, there have been no allegations against staff and no requirement for the local authority designated officer’s intervention.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers are inspirational and confident. They are ambitious about what children can achieve and create a culture of high aspiration and positivity in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

An efficient registered manager and deputy manager lead the home effectively. Both managers are competent and well organised. They have met the recommendations from the previous inspection and continue to make improvements in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff morale is very positive, and retention is good. Staff are passionate about their work and the impact that they have on children’s lives. Their passion and commitment enhance the quality of care provided to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers regularly review the quality of care provided and learn from practice and feedback. They are creative and are always looking for new ways to support children and staff. Inspection report for children’s home: SC466378 5 Leaders and managers work proactively and positively with others. Excellent feedback was provided during the inspection from schools, independent reviewing officers and social workers. Parents provided positive feedback about the home and the impact the care is having on their children. Leaders and managers also work with the local community and neighbours.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers are strong advocates for children. They challenge placing authorities when there are concerns about the plans for children. In one case, the registered manager ensured that a child had an independent advocate to support them. As a result, the child has remained in the home and is making exceptional progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff and managers receive regular and effective supervision. Supervision is reflective. It focuses on children and practice, as well as staff development needs. This ensures good management oversight.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Training and induction activities are effective. They focus on ensuring that staff can meet the needs of the children in their care. There is good management oversight of staff’s training. While most staff have the required qualification, the registered manager needs to ensure that staff with equivalent qualifications are compliant with the regulations.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive a robust annual appraisal. This helps the manager to understand staff performance and any areas of development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Children’s case records reflect their everyday lives. They are meaningful and capture important details about children’s presentation and experiences. Inspection report for children’s home: SC466378 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should make a judgement on whether the content of any qualifications held by the individual closely corresponds with the qualifications set out in regulation 32(4) (for those in a care role). (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.13)

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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: SC466378 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Children Assisted in a Real Environment (CARE) Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 144 Old Oak Road, London W3 7HF

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Inspector

Leanne Grant, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC466378 8 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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Inspector

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