Children's home run by Curam Domi Solutions Ltd

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 1 Registered provider: Curam Domi Solutions Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home registered with Ofsted in April 2019 and is privately owned. It provides care for up to two children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The post for a registered manager has been vacant since July 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

One child was living at the home at the time of this inspection.

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Inspection date: 19 January 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 19 January 2024

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff develop positive relationships with children and have a good understanding of their social, emotional and health needs. The child living at the home said that they feel listened to and can name various staff who they feel able to talk with if they are worried or upset. The inspector observed positive, respectful and relaxed interactions between staff and the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff show a good knowledge and awareness of safeguarding procedures, including managing allegations and whistle-blowing processes. Risk is thoroughly assessed, and children’s individual risk assessments are kept up to date.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are suitably qualified. They are trained in trauma-informed practice and use effective de-escalation techniques. Staff have received external training relating to missing-from-care protocols and know what action they should take if children go missing from the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s care plans are specific to their needs. These are regularly updated to reflect risk and children’s progress. Children contribute to their own safety and support plans, which are incorporated into the home’s care plan and risk assessments. This demonstrates that children are encouraged to share their wishes and views. Managers and staff liaise promptly with the appropriate agencies in response to issues of concern.

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Findings from the inspection

Key-work sessions are used to offer support to children following incidents and to support their identified needs. Key-work sessions are appropriate and relevant to the risks and behaviours identified.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is decorated to a good standard and has a welcoming and homely feel.

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Findings from the inspection

Staffing levels are appropriate and safer recruitment procedures are followed.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff say that they feel supported and respected by the management team. Staff receive regular supervision and say that they feel able to approach managers outside of formal supervision for advice. However, at the time of this inspection, not all supervision records were up to date and completed by managers.

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Findings from the inspection

The management team has been restructured and a new manager is in post.

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Findings from the inspection

The new manager and responsible individual are keen to develop a learning culture for the home and share a vision for continued improvement. Leaders have introduced quality assurance tools to monitor children’s progress and achievements. The use of these will further ensure that risks identified are regularly shared with all Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 3 team members. They can be used to identify any trends or patterns to support in development of the service.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff appraisals have been strengthened. Staff have opportunities to contribute to assessing their own practice alongside management.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders have met three of the requirements raised at the last inspection. One requirement is partially met and has been restated. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 24/05/2022 Full Good 10/02/2022 Interim Declined in effectiveness 09/11/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 5

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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, The 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

ensure that each employee completes an appropriate induction;

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Requirement Due date

ensure that each permanent appointment of an employee is subject to the satisfactory completion of a period of probation; and

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provide each employee with a job description outlining the employee’s responsibilities.

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The registered person must ensure that all employees—

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undertake appropriate continuing professional development;

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receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience; and

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have their performance and fitness to perform their roles appraised at least once every year. (Regulation 33 (1)(a)(b)(c) (4)(a)(b)(c))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that staff receive a robust induction and regular and effective supervision that informs child-related practice and appraisal.

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This requirement is restated. 15 March 2024

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A person may only manage a children's home if—

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the person is of integrity and good character;

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having regard to the size of the home, its statement of purpose, and the number and needs (including any needs arising from any disability) of the children— 29 March 2024 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 6 the person has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills to manage the home effectively and lead the care of children; and

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Requirement Due date

the person is physically and mentally fit to manage the home; and

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the person in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 28 (1)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the manager must apply to register with Ofsted and submit a full application. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Curam Domi Solutions Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 86 to 90 Paul Street, London, Greater London EC2A 4NE

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Inspector

Amanda Burrows, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2505172 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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