Children's home run by Future Focus Childrens Services Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2653352 1 Registered provider: Future Focus Childrens Services 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 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 registered with Ofsted in May 2023. The manager registered in November 2024 and is currently undertaking the relevant qualification.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child living in the home at the time of this inspection who the inspector spoke to.

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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: 22 February 2024

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2653352 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/02/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2653352 3

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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 continues to make good progress in all aspects of their life. Staff are completely child focused and committed to helping the child reach their full potential. Staff ensure that the child feels safe to make their own choices. The child said that they have formed important relationships with staff. Staff know the child well and they receive consistent care from a stable staff team.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child said that they feel safe and they are able to say what matters to them. Key- work sessions focus on topics that are important to the child and staff are empathic, understanding and warm when facilitating these discussions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to have good routines. This includes regular sleep patterns, making healthy choices about food and attending health appointments. These improvements enhance the child’s well-being, making their day-to-day experiences positive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is making significant progress at school. Their attendance and achievements continue to improve. Leaders and managers are proactive and work closely with other professionals to ensure that the child is provided with tailored support. As a result, the child is now receiving an appropriate assessment of their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child enjoys activities in the local community. For example, they have joined the local football team. The child takes pride in their achievements and it is clear that they have developed a strong sense of belonging. They have formed meaningful relationships with their teammates and coaches. This sense of belonging boosts the child’s confidence and self-esteem, helping them to thrive.

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

Leaders and managers know what it means to help and protect children. This results in staff being supported to develop and gain knowledge in best practice to ensure that the child is safe.

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

Risk assessments for the child show a good understanding of their risks and help staff to support the child to reduce them. Risk assessments are updated when things change and strategies are put in place. Staff engage in discussions about the child’s risk factors and explore effective ways to provide support. As risks lessen, staff put in place strategies to manage them and allow the child to take age-appropriate risks.

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

The child is involved in the decisions that affect them. For example, staff have encouraged the child to be involved in developing their behaviour management plan. Professionals said that this approach has had a positive effect and there has been a Inspection report for children’s home: 2653352 4 significant reduction in incidents in the home. As this approach has been successful, the child’s school is adopting this behaviour management plan.

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

Leaders and managers promote positive support and focus on de-escalating situations to help the child. This means that staff use minimal physical intervention. If a physical intervention has been needed, reflection takes place with the child and staff to restore the relationships.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are passionate and hold high aspirations for all children. They understand the child’s needs and strive to support them through challenging situations. They promote a culture that prioritises the child’s well-being and fosters an environment where the child feels valued and nurtured. This provides the child with the support needed to flourish, even during difficult times.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals and family members praise the care that the child receives. They acknowledge that the child has made significant progress from their starting points. They credited this to the commitment and dedication of the staff, as well as the leadership of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel valued and supported by their leaders. Since the last inspection, the team has remained stable after the manager left and the deputy manager is now the registered manager. Staff and the child state this change has not affected the home. Leaders planned the transition effectively. The registered manager and staff find the responsible person approachable. This helps create a positive environment for everyone in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff understand safeguarding and whistle-blowing procedures. Mandatory training is part of a robust induction, which supports each member’s probation. Additionally, further training helps staff address children’s needs and enhance their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision takes place regularly. Staff view this as an opportunity to discuss the care and well-being of the child. Reflective practice helps to support their work and promotes continuous improvement. Team meetings also offer a space for discussion. Staff can share practices, seek development and find ways to improve the care they offer the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager closely oversees the child’s day-to-day experiences well. However, some information and documents from other agencies were missing during this inspection. The registered manager spoke with the relevant professionals about this. However, when that did not help, the registered manager did not take further action to resolve this. Inspection report for children’s home: 2653352 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should evidence what they have done to achieve engagement and gain documents and information from the wider support system, including any actions taken to escalate their concerns. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 11, paragraph 2.3)

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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 Childrens Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Simon & Co Accountancy, 92a High Street, Orpington BR6 0JY

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Inspector

Jo Tarbie, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2653352 7 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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