Children's Home run by Full Circle Living Ltd in Kent

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2777900 1 Registered provider: Full Circle Living Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and run by a private organisation. The home is registered to provide care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in June 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home.

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Inspection date: 25 March 2025

Date of last inspection: 11 November 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 has 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: 2777900 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 the children at this assurance inspection. Previous requirements have been met, and one recommendation has been restated.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff are beginning to build secure and trusting relationships with the child. The child can express their wishes and feelings. The manager and responsible individual have regular meetings with the child to ensure they feel heard. They are currently devising a reward system in collaboration with the child.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been some delays in accessing suitable education for the child. The staff have organised tutoring and music lessons in the interim. The manager proactively advocates for the child and challenges other professionals when the child’s care plan is not being followed.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s health needs are responded to appropriately. The child has been supported to access the wider community and is now engaged in a range of activities and is regularly attending their chosen place of worship.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager understands the child’s risks and behaviours. They support the staff to understand and manage any risks to the child. The child’s placing authority is informed and consulted when there is any escalation of risk. The child’s social worker said staff are ‘very responsive’. Risk assessments contain clear and suitable arrangements for staff to follow to mitigate against known risks.

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Findings from the inspection

The home’s management structure has been strengthened, with a new responsible individual and independent person now in place. Staff are well supported by the manager and the responsible individual. One member of staff said, ‘I feel privileged to be mentored and supported by a very dedicated management team.’ Staff have regular supervision and receive relevant core training. Staff have improved their knowledge of the home’s model of care.

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Findings from the inspection

The managers have centralised the home’s recording system and full case records are now accessible and up to date.

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Findings from the inspection

There is a full complement of staff. The manager has reviewed the workforce development plan and is revising this to ensure that staff have a clear pathway for development and progression. Safer recruitment practices have improved.

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Findings from the inspection

The internal CCTV cameras have been removed, in consultation with the child and with agreement of the placing authority. The home is safe, clean and tidy. However, the home, including the child’s bedroom, has not been personalised to make it more homely and there is some damage which is awaiting repair. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2777900 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/11/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2777900 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should make every effort for the home to be a homely and nurturing environment which meets the needs of its children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2777900 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Full Circle Living Ltd

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Inspector

Cassie Martin, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2777900 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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