Children's home run by Jamores Limited in Bexley

Inspection report for children’s home: SC459354 1 SC459354 Registered provider: Jamores Limited

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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 run home provides care for up to three children who may have emotional or social difficulties. The home was registered with Ofsted in 2013. The registered manager’s post is currently vacant.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, three children were living at the home.

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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: 23 January 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: SC459354 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/01/2024 Full Good 14/12/2022 Full Good 25/10/2021 Full Good 03/09/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC459354 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children form strong relationships with the staff. Every child spoken with commented that they love living at the home and mentioned they wish to stay here until they are 18 and beyond.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home offers a warm and comfortable environment, where children can live and thrive. Bedrooms are personalised to each child’s preferences. Feedback from children is highly valued, and they are regularly consulted on various matters, including menus, activities and home decorations.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have fun and enjoy a wide range of activities, which are documented in activity planners and photo albums that children can cherish into adulthood.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Complaints from children are managed sensitively. The complaint forms are clear, outlining effectively the stages of the process in a child-centred format. This approach encourages children to share their views and concerns.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff prioritise children’s education and recognise the barriers that can affect their learning. With ongoing support, all children are now attending school regularly.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have detailed, individualised care plans that align with the local authority care plans. These plans document children’s progress, outlining how staff should support their emotional needs and the necessary responses.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are registered with all relevant health and other specialist services. Staff help children in accessing appointments and respond appropriately to any immediate health needs requiring attention.

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

Children are supported to stay safe. When children are absent from the home, the staff follow the missing from home protocols. Staff ensure that grab packs are up to date and are shared with the police and other professionals.

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

Staff work with a range of professionals to keep children safe. This includes work to reduce the risk of harm from radicalisation. There are plans in place that evidence the multi-agency approach to mitigate the risk and to support the child to understand risks.

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

When serious incidents occur in the home, staff use a range of skills to safely support children through crises. Records are clear and detailed, providing evidence of reflective support for both staff and children. Inspection report for children’s home: SC459354 4 Children are supported to understand their behaviour and the impact of their behaviour on others. This supports the children to be accountable and to take responsibility for their actions.

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

There are good, safe recruitment practices in place that ensure that only suitable adults get to work with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have good oversight of the home. They are aware of the home’s strengths and areas for future development, which shows a good reflective approach to the management of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The new manager is yet to apply to Ofsted to be the registered manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive high-quality supervision and appraisals. Supervision is supportive and reflective, aiding staff development in their roles. This, in turn, helps staff meet the complex needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have expressed that this is a great place to work. They commented that the entire management team is incredibly supportive and approachable. One member of staff said, ‘It is like a family here.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

When services are not responding to agreed support plans, the manager appropriately challenges, to ensure that children receive the services that they need to meet their needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from professionals and family members is positive. One social worker said ‘this is his best experience of residential care. Inspection report for children’s home: SC459354 5

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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

A person may only manage a children’s home if—

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Requirement Due date

the person is of integrity and good character;

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Requirement Due date

having regard to the size of the home, its statement of purpose, and the number and needs (including any needs arising from any disability) of the children—

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Requirement Due date

the person has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills to manage the home effectively and lead the care of children; and

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Requirement Due date

the person is physically and mentally fit to manage the home. (Regulation 28 (1)(a)(b)(i)(ii))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the interim manager must submit a completed application form in the required timeframe. 11 April 2025

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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: SC459354 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 2 Thames Innovation Centre, Studio 52, Veridion Way, Erith, England DA18 4AL

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Inspector

Helen Daniel, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC459354 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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