Children's Home run by The Prospering Place LTD in Surrey

Inspection report for children’s home: 2789231 1 Registered provider: The Prospering Place LTD

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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 home is owned and run by a private organisation. The home is registered to provide care for up to four children with social and emotional difficulties. Three children were living at the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2025.

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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: 3 September 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: 2789231 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/09/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2789231 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make progress from the moment they move into the home. Staff quickly build positive relationships with children, which helps them to settle and feel secure. For example, one child needed high levels of staff supervision and was subject to certain restrictions at the point they moved in. This child is now settled and no longer needs such supervision. The child is rightly very proud of their personal growth. This child is safer because of the staff’s support. As a result, the restrictions that were in place have been safely reduced, and the child has increased personal freedoms.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Inclusive practice is central to how the staff support the children. The manager and staff have created a culture in the home that is open and accepting of all differences. Children receive consistent support as they explore their identities. Staff celebrate each child for who they are, use their chosen pronouns and celebrate diversity. Staff also ensure that children can celebrate their own religious and cultural backgrounds while being introduced to other cultures and beliefs. Children are encouraged to explore their identities and receive support in becoming who they want to be. This approach promotes inclusivity among all children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff speak about the children with pride, warmth and positivity and are proud of the progress each child makes. They actively consult with the children to understand their views and opinions and act in response to the feedback. Children are involved in their care planning as staff work with them to set thoughtful and achievable goals that resonate with the children. This approach helps children feel valued and reassured that staff genuinely care about them. As a result, children are comfortable to share their concerns and worries.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Before a new child moves into the home, the manager carefully assesses their needs and visits the child. This includes children who may move in as an emergency arrangement. Managers consider whether the staff have the skills to meet the child’s needs and also the needs of the children currently in the home. This work is completed in detail and is well thought through.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff prioritise children’s learning and ensure that all children attend education. For one child who had been out of school for a while, the staff helped them rediscover the joy of learning. The team is creative, child centred and sensitive to each child’s needs. It seizes every opportunity for learning and adapts to each child’s pace.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is well presented, with a homely feel and appearance. It is well maintained and decorated to a high standard, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Children are actively involved in decisions about their home, and their bedrooms are personalised according to their preferences. Inspection report for children’s home: 2789231 4

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

Since the last inspection, the home has faced some challenges. However, these difficulties have been met with a determination to ensure that children feel safe and cared for.

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

Managers recognise when they are not able to meet the needs of individual children. They work with the child and wider professional network to support planned moves into a new home that is more suited to the child’s individual needs and preferences. Therefore, children leave the home with some positive memories. Staff talk warmly about children who have moved on and value the time they spent supporting them.

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

The manager and staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and ensure that they work together with other professionals when required. Staff receive good-quality training in all areas of safeguarding, which includes child sexual and criminal exploitation and online safety. Additional training is sought in response to any new and emerging needs of the children. Staff’s knowledge is regularly updated through discussions in team meetings, reflections and supervision. This allows them to apply this knowledge to their daily practice effectively. As a result, staff show appropriate professional curiosity and consistently act to ensure that children remain safe. This ensures that children are consistently cared for by experienced and well-informed staff.

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

When allegations are made against staff, immediate actions are taken to ensure the safety of the children. The manager reports these concerns to the appropriate safeguarding professionals, and steps are taken to mitigate any associated risks while the allegations are investigated. Managers collaborate with partner agencies to thoroughly investigate the issues, and they communicate the outcomes effectively. Sensitive support is provided to the child to help them explore their emotions, understand the outcome of the allegation and enhance their sense of safety. Where appropriate, efforts are made to help repair relationships.

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

The staff work effectively with children to help them better understand risk and how to keep safe. The good-quality work that the staff do with the children helps them to better understand and manage risks in a way that meets their individual needs. When children move into the home, risky behaviours, such as self-injurious behaviour and substance misuse, are reduced or stopped because of the support of staff. One child’s risks have significantly reduced. This is down to the strong and trusting relationships they have developed with staff.

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

Staff rarely use physical interventions or consequences. They work in a trauma- informed way, and staff understand that children’s experiences inform how they react to situations and how they use behaviour as a means of communication. Staff manage incidents well because of clear behaviour support guidance, in addition to their knowledge of the children. However, on some occasions, consequences used for children’s behaviour do not fit with their support plans and are not always restorative Inspection report for children’s home: 2789231 5 in nature, and therefore do not help children to understand the impact of their behaviour.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The new manager has been in post since September 2024. Despite dealing with significant incidents and changes in the staff team, they have had a positive impact on the home in a short period of time. The manager has quickly developed trusting relationships with children and gained respect from the staff team. They have a clear vision for the future development of the home to secure ongoing positive outcomes for children. The manager works alongside the deputy and staff team to ensure that children receive consistent, good-quality care and support.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a robust understanding of the children’s needs and the home’s therapeutic approaches. They share this knowledge with the staff, creating a low- stress, nurturing and supportive environment that allows children to feel safe and secure. Consequently, the children make good progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is knowledgeable about the home’s strengths and weaknesses and is organised in developing plans to improve monitoring systems. They act on key areas for development, such as ensuring that staff supervision and appraisals are completed and regular meetings are held with children. The responsible individual is confident in the new manager and recognises the level of care and nurture that they have brought to the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

An updated system ensures that staff receive regular supervision. Managers praise staff for their individual contributions and provide time for learning and reflection. Meetings give staff the time and space to reflect on their own practice and contribute their ideas for the development of the service.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers regularly share information with other professionals to promote a collaborative approach. One professional noted positive communication with both the manager and the staff team. Managers advocate for children when there are concerns about the child’s plans and escalate issues as necessary to ensure that the child’s voice is heard.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say they love working in the home and feel listened to by the manager, who has a prominent and valued presence. Staff value the support and leadership being brought by the manager and are excited about the changes and positive impact this has had for them and the children. Feedback from the staff indicates that the manager is very approachable and genuinely invested in both the children and the team. Inspection report for children’s home: 2789231 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that any consequences used to address poor behaviour are restorative in nature, to help children recognise the impact of their behaviour on themselves, other children, the staff caring for them and the wider community. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 46, paragraph 9.38)

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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: 2789231 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: The Prospering Place LTD

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 401 Coventry Chambers, 1-3 Coventry Road, Ilford, London IG1 4QR

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Inspector

Sharron Dormand, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2789231 8 and inspects 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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