Children's Home run by Elite Children's Care Group ltd in Bexley

Inspection report children's home: 2657553 1 Registered provider: Elite Children's Care Group Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This private home provides care for up to three children with emotional and social difficulties. The home registered with Ofsted on 8 February 2022. The manager registered with Ofsted on 10 April 2024. Two children were living at the home at the time of the 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: 2657553 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/05/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/07/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report children's home: 2657553 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have a thorough understanding of the individual needs of children. Good quality assessments and plans provide staff with information about how to support children before they move into the home. Managers and staff visit some children prior to moving in. This helps staff to consider children’s views to ensure that they are supported in ways that are most beneficial to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff sensitively support children through difficult circumstances. One child experienced a bereavement and the registered manager supported staff to understand how children process grief. Staff were then able to respond sensitively to help the child to process their thoughts and feelings in a safe way.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The progress that children make in education varies. One child’s engagement with home tuition is sporadic. However, there are plans in place to support their transition to an alternative education provision.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff capture photos of children’s memories in books for them to keep when they move on from the home. This is a valuable record of children’s time in the home which will help them to remember their experiences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff build positive relationships with the children in their care. Children’s views, wishes and feelings are taken into consideration. This allows children to make choices and inform decisions about their care. The importance of children spending time with their family is understood and supported by staff. This means that children can keep in touch with the people who matter most to them.

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

Risk management plans identify children’s associated risks and set out clear strategies for staff to follow. Plans are kept under constant review by leaders, managers, and staff to ensure that there is an effective response to children at risk of harm.

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

There has been a significant reduction of serious incidents in and out of the home since the last inspection. The children also report that they feel safe and settled living in their home.

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

Restraint is only used as a last resort to safeguard children. The use of physical intervention is proportionate, recorded appropriately, and statutory procedures are consistently followed. Positive behaviour is encouraged through effective rewards and praise. The trusting relationships that staff build with children are a key protective factor for them. Inspection report children's home: 2657553 4 Staff help children to understand the risk that they may face. Keywork sessions and safety plans have a keen focus on things that children can do to help themselves.

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

Children’s health needs are supported by staff through careful planning and effective communication with external health professionals. The staff safely manage medication administration.

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

The registered manager and staff create a unique environment where children are listened to, respected and trusted. At the same time, they ensure that there are clear boundaries and expectations.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is experienced and is currently working towards their level 5 diploma in leadership and management. The registered manager is passionate and keeps children at the heart of all they do. They strive to achieve a family environment in which children can thrive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The management team work well with families and professionals. This means that children benefit from a joined-up approach to their care. One professional said, ‘Staff go above and beyond for children and their communication is good.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The care children receive is regularly reviewed and tracked. Robust reviewing and monitoring systems allow the management team to quickly identify emerging themes and shortfalls. This enables the management team to respond effectively and in a timely manner to adjust plans to make improvements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

All staff benefit from high-quality supervision that promotes professional development and improves practice. This is further enhanced through regular clinical supervision, which enables staff to understand how the demands of their work can affect their own emotional well-being. This self-reflection helps staff to develop resilience and work positively with children regardless of how challenging the situation or circumstances are.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

New staff are safely recruited to work at the home. They receive a thorough induction that provides them with a detailed programme of training and guidance for their new role. This ensures that children are cared for by staff who can meet their needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were raised following this inspection. Inspection report children's home: 2657553 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 children's home: 2657553 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Elite Children's Care Group Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 3rd Floor, 120 Baker Street, London, W1U 6TU

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Inspector

Maud Pipim-Addo, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2657553 7 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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