Children's home run by Roxwell Care Gidea Park Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2638590 1 Registered provider: Roxwell Care Gidea Park Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home registered with Ofsted on 10 August 2021 and is privately run. It provides care for up to six children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, no children were living in the home. However, one child who had recently left was consulted as part of this inspection, and their feedback has been included in the report.

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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 for children’s home: 2638590 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 14/02/2023 Full Good 15/03/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2638590 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, one child has lived at the home. Leaders and managers carefully assessed the staff’s skills during the decision-making process of the child’s placement. This ensured that the staff were confident in meeting the child’s needs. This child has recently moved out after a successful move to supported living.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff supported the child in developing age-appropriate independence skills in preparation for their move to supported living. This included teaching them how to cook, clean, and open and manage a bank account. The child’s social worker commended the staff for their dedication to helping the child to mature.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child told the inspector that they felt happy and safe in the home. They had built positive relationships with staff, especially the registered manager, who they described as ‘funny’. Even though the child no longer lives in the home, they are still in contact with leaders and managers.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff worked with the professional network to look for courses and training that would interest the child. In the meantime, the child engaged in tutoring. During their spare time, the child enjoyed various activities, including bowling, trips to the cinema and receiving beauty treatments.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child registered with universal health services and was supported to attend appointments for their physical health and emotional well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff advocated for the child to spend time with their family. The child spent Christmas Day with their family, which meant a lot to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Leaders and managers made sure that the child was involved in meetings about their care. This gave the child the opportunity to share their views and receive updates about plans for their future. The child engaged in key-work sessions with staff, which gave them the chance to share what was on their mind.

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

Staff understood the child’s vulnerabilities. The child had an individual risk assessment that identified their triggers, protective factors, and actions for staff to respond to risks.

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

Staff are skilled in de-escalating situations. They understood how an incident affected the child and the importance of support. Staff considered the potential triggers of the incident and what could be done to avoid the situation happening again.

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

When the child went missing from home, staff ensured that there was a well-coordinated response. This helped the child to be found and brought home quickly. When the child Inspection report for children’s home: 2638590 4 returned, staff explained why professionals were worried about them. Staff worked with the child to agree a plan to help them to stop going missing. However, the child did not routinely receive an independent return home interview after returning home.

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

All staff are safely recruited. This offers reassurance that only suitably vetted staff care for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leadership and management of the home have improved since the last full inspection. The home is run by an experienced registered manager who is passionate about providing good-quality care to children. The manager knew the child well and understood their needs and behaviours. The registered manager is supported by a dedicated deputy manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feedback is positive. They enjoy working together and appreciate the support they receive from leaders and managers. One member of staff said that the home is a nice environment to work in.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from the child’s social worker is positive. They value the consistent communication between themselves, the staff and the management team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff had several opportunities to discuss the child’s needs and receive feedback on their practice. For example, they received an informative induction, regular supervision, and team meetings. Staff received comprehensive training that was centred around the child’s needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are appropriate monitoring systems in place to analyse children’s care. This helped senior leaders to understand the child’s progress and experiences and where more support was needed. Inspection report for children’s home: 2638590 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that when a child returns home after being missing, the local authority provides the child with an opportunity to have an independent return home interview. The registered person should consider information from the interview to ensure that risks are reviewed and that measures are in place to protect the child. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 55, paragraph 9.30)

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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: 2638590 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Roxwell Care Gidea Park Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 416 Green Lane, Ilford IG3 9JX

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Inspector

Chelsea Agyeman, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2638590 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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