Children's home run by Future Focus Childrens Services Ltd

Inspection report for children's home: 2653352 1 Registered provider: Future Focus Children’s Services Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to three children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in May 2023. This is the home’s first inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child 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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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

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children's home: 2653352 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has lived in the home since it opened and is making substantial progress. Staff ensure that there is a culture of openness and trust. This allows the child to feel safe and enjoy nurturing relationships with staff. The child’s school said that staff are responsive to the child and open about expectations. This gives the child a sense of belonging and creates a family atmosphere in their home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s school attendance has improved since moving into the home. The child regularly attends school and is making good progress from their starting point. Staff help the child to understand the importance of education and have high aspirations for them. Staff maintain close working relationships with teachers and support the child in school when difficulties arise. This ensures that the child has positive experiences and makes good progress in their learning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff listen and act on the child’s views about the day-to-day running of the home. The child makes choices about the weekly menu and recreational activities. Consequently, the child feels valued and settled. Key-work sessions focus on the child’s individual needs and are in line with their care plan. This helps the child to understand what is expected of them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They are encouraged to participate in a range of activities that contribute to their physical and emotional health. The child also enjoys a variety of healthy meals.

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

The registered manager and staff help to build the child’s resilience after establishing close and trusting relationships with them. This is helping the child to feel safe and secure in their home. The child said that they feel happy and safe at the home. They said they feel confident in being able to share any concerns with staff and that they have been told how to make a complaint if needed.

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

Physical restraint is not used often. When restraint is used, staff keep detailed records which demonstrate the need for the intervention. Staff receive regular training to ensure that their practice remains in line with regulation and promotes the safety and well-being of children. However, on one occasion, staff and the child did not receive a debrief following an incident of restraint. This limits staff’s ability to reflect on alternative ways to help the child to manage their emotions.

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

The child is safeguarded effectively. Staff follow the child’s risk assessment and behaviour management plan which include details of all known risks, the triggers for behaviour and the action that staff should take to manage behaviour and reduce risks. As a result, incidents are managed well. Inspection report for children's home: 2653352 3 Staff encourage the child to develop their independence skills. The child undertakes regular household tasks, such as clearing away plates and doing laundry.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is run by an experienced, qualified and child-centred registered manager who has clear oversight of the home. The registered manager ensures that he receives appropriate feedback from others when reviewing the quality of care. This helps to identify the home’s strengths and the areas to continually improve.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are dedicated, child-focused and committed. The staff team is stable, which provides consistency and stability to meet the child’s needs. Staff said that they feel supported by the registered manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Advocacy on behalf of the child is good. If the child does not have access to the support that they require, or they wish to make a complaint, leaders have ensured that the staff advocate effectively for the child. The child’s outcomes improve because of the advocacy support they receive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive appropriate supervision in line with the statement of purpose. They have an opportunity to reflect on their practice and identify any learning needs. There is a comprehensive training programme in place, from induction to ongoing training. All staff are up to date with their mandatory training and additional training has been identified and completed to meet the child’s specific needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has ensured that allegations from children have been taken seriously. However, one member of staff who was involved in an incident and subsequent allegation did not have access to the necessary information about the child’s care plan and risk assessment. This information could have prevented the incident from happening and the subsequent allegation from being made. Inspection report for children's home: 2653352 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, 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

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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Requirement Due date

have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(iii))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to managers ensuring that staff have the relevant information about children and their plans to ensure that they care for them safely. 2 April 2024

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Requirement Due date

within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”)—

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Requirement Due date

has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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Requirement Due date

has signed the record to confirm it is accurate. (Regulation 35 (3)(b)(i))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to managers ensuring that following the use of restraint, staff are debriefed within required timescales. 2 April 2024 Inspection report for children's home: 2653352 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: 2653352 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Future Focus Children’s Services

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 19 Red Cedars Road, Orpington BR6 0BX

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Inspector

Maud Pipim-Addo, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2653352 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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Inspector

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