Children's home run by Back on Track Children’s Services SE LTD in Dover

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC473404 1 SC473404

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Registered provider: Back on Track Children’s Services SE Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned and provides care for up to five children with learning disabilities. At the time of the inspection, two children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted on 17 March 2022.

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Inspection date: 25 March 2025

Date of last inspection: 17 December 2024

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Inspection date: 25 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 25 March 2025

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 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: SC473404 2

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Findings from the inspection

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

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Findings from the inspection

Staff and children have experienced a few settled months since the last full inspection. All children are in full-time education, and staff help them to engage in and enjoy their experiences at school.

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Findings from the inspection

The relationships between children and staff have improved. This is because new staff had time to form relationships with children. Staff have received training that has improved their understanding of therapy and are now more consistent in their approaches when supporting children with their behaviours. They talk to children when an incident occurs, exploring children’s feelings and well-being. This has helped children to trust staff and seek guidance when they need it.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff take children’s views and feelings into consideration. They ensure that children’s wishes are supported when it is safe to do so. Staff also help children understand why their wishes cannot always be met. Staff are transparent with children and educate them about risks.

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Findings from the inspection

When concerns about children’s welfare arise, the registered manager ensures that other professionals are informed. The registered manager contacts the local designated safeguarding officers and makes referrals without unnecessary delay. The investigations into concerns are thorough, and effective actions are taken to reduce the risk of harm to children. Notifications are submitted to Ofsted promptly.

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Findings from the inspection

Recruitment checks have been carried out for new staff. However, there is a lack of scrutiny regarding the gaps in applicants’ employment histories, as well as determining when overseas checks are required. Furthermore, it is not possible to verify that all references have been provided by a professional organisation. Therefore, the previous requirement relating to recruitment processes has not yet been met.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has ensured that all staff have received the organisation's mandatory training. Staff meetings are regular and provide another opportunity for learning and promoting safeguarding practices. Reflective work and learning from incidents are at the heart of the registered manager’s practice. The registered manager’s oversight is robust and effective. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC473404 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/12/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/09/2023 Full Good 22/11/2022 Full Good 30/10/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC473404 4

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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

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

employ an individual to work at the children’s home; or

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Requirement Due date

if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a) (3)(d)) 12 May 2025 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC473404 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Back on Track Children’s Services SE Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 185 Dover Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7NB

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Inspector

Sonata Brisley, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC473404 6 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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