Children's home run by Airah Care Limited

Inspection report children's home: 2757240 1 Registered provider: Airah Care 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 is a privately owned home that provides care for up to three children who have social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home and manager were registered with Ofsted in September 2024.

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Information about this children's home

Since the home has been registered two children have lived at the home. These have both been single placements.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of the inspection one child was 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: 2757240 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The current child has made good progress from their starting point, successfully building positive relationships with staff and experiencing a notable reduction in going missing from care. The previous child also made good progress during their time at the home, especially in their education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Leaders and managers have advocated for the current child for their placing authority to secure a school placement. While efforts are being made to find the right school, staff have tried hard to find creative ways to engage the child in learning with various levels of success.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the individual needs of each child. They ensure that the current child's progress is discussed during key work sessions, helping the child to clearly understand their personal vulnerabilities and how staff aim to keep them safe while supporting their physical, emotional, social, and educational development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff make sure there are various activities that enable children to pursue hobbies and interests. For the current child they are attending a Muay Thai class and have expressed an interest in also joining a boxing club.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff organise weekly house meetings, providing children with the opportunity to share their wishes and feelings and to contribute to key decisions about their care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have supported both children in spending time with their families and people who are important to them. For special occasions, staff ensure families are included in the celebrations. For example, the previous child's mother and grandmother were invited to the child's birthday party.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The current child has developed an open and honest relationship with the staff, confidently expressing their views and opinions. This has fostered a sense of belonging, making the child feel valued and respected.

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

Risk assessments are thorough and help the staff in identifying a child's emotional triggers and strategies for de-escalation. Each child has a behaviour management plan tailored to their emotional needs and vulnerabilities.

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

Leaders and managers carefully consider each child's unique needs when deciding if the home is suitable for them. This ensures that staff are well-prepared for new children’s moves into the home and can promptly implement the necessary safeguards to manage the children's vulnerabilities safely. Inspection report children's home: 2757240 3 Staff record and manage incidents effectively. They take appropriate actions to safeguard children in their care. Physical restraint is used as a last resort. Physical restraint only involved the child who previous lived in the home, and this was consistent with their safety plan. Incident records show that staff provided the child with a debrief so they could reflect on the incident and share their feelings.

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

Leaders and managers ensure that the day-to-day care provided by staff aligns with the placing authority’s care plan and safety plan for the individual child. When there are delays in receiving essential plans, leaders are quick in escalating their concerns with the placing local authority.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are committed to ensuring that all children in their care receive a high standard of care. They are supported by an enthusiastic staff team who prioritise children’s welfare.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has recently had a period of absence, during this period an experienced deputy manager has successfully maintained high standards of care with the ongoing support from the responsible individual.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers invest in their staff by ensuring all new members of staff receive well-planned inductions and extensive training, equipping them with the skills and qualifications needed to provide the best possible care to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff express that they are happy in their roles and feel valued. The staff and the registered manager receive regular supervision sessions and attend team meetings. These are opportunities where they can discuss children's progress and reflect on their own practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations have been raised at this inspection. Inspection report children's home: 2757240 4

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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: 2757240 5

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 108 Strathyre Avenue, London, SW16 4RQ

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Inspector

Salean Bryant, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2757240 6 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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