Children's Home run by Jurita Limited in Croydon

Inspection report for children’s home: 2671685 1 Registered provider: Jurita Limited

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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 managed by a private company. The home can provide care for up to three children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager have been registered with Ofsted since May 2022.

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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 outstanding

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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: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2671685 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/04/2024 Full Good 16/01/2024 Full Inadequate 07/03/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2671685 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Moves into the home are well planned and managed with care, allowing children to settle in successfully.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work closely with health professionals to ensure that children have access to the appropriate support and advice to promote their physical and emotional well-being. Both children’s overall health has notably improved since moving into the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff place a strong emphasis on education. Before moving into the home, both children were not attending school. Since then, staff have worked closely with a range of professionals to support both children in returning to school. This joint approach has enabled the children to make sustained progress in their learning and to celebrate academic achievements.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s voices are actively heard and valued. One child said, ‘It’s nice they listen to me.’ For example, both children requested specific activities and equipment for the garden. These requests have been actioned, and the children now enjoy using the outdoor space.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children in maintaining relationships with people who are important to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s records are detailed, however, the language used is not always child friendly.

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

Children say they feel safe in the home. This is supported by positive feedback from parents and professionals.

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

Staff actively help children to understand and manage risks. Managers ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary skills, support and guidance to take appropriate action to safeguard children and reduce potential risks.

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

Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of each child’s individual needs. They engage in meaningful, well-structured conversations with children that is underpinned by theory. These interactions help equip children with the tools they need to manage future situations more effectively.

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

Risk assessments are personalised to each child and provide staff with clear information and actions to help keep children safe. These assessments are regularly reviewed and updated. However, information recorded in some of the risk assessments is not always presented in a way that would be helpful or accessible to the child. Inspection report for children’s home: 2671685 4 Staff are clear on the procedures to follow when a child goes missing from the home, both during and after the incident. The number of missing episodes has significantly decreased for one child, largely due to the strong, trusting relationship they have developed with staff.

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

Allegations and complaints are managed effectively. Managers ensure that safe recruitment procedures are followed so that only suitable adults are employed to care for the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is led by an exceptionally motivated and highly effective leadership team. The registered manager, responsible individual and deputy manager each bring a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience. Their combined strengths create a nurturing environment where children and staff can thrive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers are inspirational role models who set high aspirations for the children and staff alike. They are unwavering in their commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for every child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The registered manager demonstrates exceptional dedication to ensuring that children flourish. The deputy manager’s interactions with children are consistently meaningful and enriching, significantly enhancing their daily experiences. The responsible individual provides bespoke training that is tailored to the needs of the staff team. This helps to further strengthen the home’s capacity to deliver a high standard of care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff development is prioritised. Leaders and managers ensure that staff receive reflective annual appraisals and regular supervision sessions. These sessions are focused on the needs of the children and each member of staff’s professional development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Training is well planned and aligned with the specific and evolving needs of the children. Leaders and managers ensure that all staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care. Inspection report for children’s home: 2671685 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff are familiar with the home’s policies on record-keeping and understand the importance of careful, objective and clear recording. Staff should record information on individual children in a non-stigmatising way that distinguishes between fact, opinion and third-party information. Information about the child must always be recorded in a way that will be helpful to the child. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.4)

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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 for children’s home: 2671685 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Kemp House, 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX

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Inspector

Richard Wyper, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2671685 7 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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