Children's Home run by Sans Soucie Children Services LTD in Surrey

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2745551 1 Registered provider: Sans Soucie Children Services LTD

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children’s home

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: 2745551 2

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Findings from the inspection

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

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have made positive progress against all requirements and recommendations that were made at the previous inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff provide good-quality support and care to the child in placement. Leaders have ensured that staff can meet effectively the needs of the child. As a result, the child has made positive progress in their social, emotional and academic life. Staff ensure that the home is well presented and well maintained.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff ensure that the child gets access to a range of leisure and sports activities. They have ambitious goals to increase the child’s connections with community clubs and activities. Staff recognise this needs a gentle approach that focuses on building the child’s confidence and self-esteem.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have carried out innovative work with the child to help the child develop a healthy awareness in relation to understanding culture and diversity. Staff made good use of resources from premier league football clubs, which links to the child’s main interests.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff provide a safe and supportive space. The child does not go missing and staff have a good understanding of the areas of vulnerability in relation to the child. Leaders support staff effectively through training and supervision to ensure that the safety of children is at the centre of their practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders ensure that staff are recruited safely, are suitable and have the right skills and experience to work with children.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have good oversight of the home and provide effective support to the staff team. Staff feel well prepared for their roles with good induction, training and regular supervision.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers make effective use of external scrutiny to assure themselves about the quality of care and support in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The home does not currently have a registered manager. However, the proposed manager is awaiting interview with Ofsted to be assessed for the registered manager role. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2745551 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2745551 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Sans Soucie Children Services LTD

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 5 Paris Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford GU2 9JX

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Inspector

Peter Jackson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2745551 5 and inspects 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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