Children's Home run by Davis Homes Ltd in West Sussex

Inspection report for children’s home: 2779773 1 Registered provider: Davis Homes 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 provides care for up to two children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. At the time of the inspection, there was one child living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager since January 2025. The interim manager is currently applying for registration with Ofsted.

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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: requires improvement to be good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2779773 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/03/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2779773 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Leaders and staff at the home have worked effectively to ensure that requirements and recommendations from previous inspections are met. As a result, staff provide a good quality of care and support for the child currently living in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have ensured that the child’s recent move to the home has been a positive one. Leaders and staff planned for the move well and in doing so ensured the best possible start for the child. As a result, the child feels settled and is enjoying building relationships with the staff. When the child shared their views with the inspector, they judged the home and the staff team a ‘10 out of 10’.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure that the child leads an active and fulfilling life. There are a wide range of activities on offer and the child enjoys spending time with staff both within and outside the home. Staff listen carefully to the child to ensure that the daily life of the home links with their interests and wishes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is maintained to a high standard. The child has been consulted on decoration and items they would like in the home. The child has exciting plans to redecorate their own room in the near future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff promote the child’s education through support with tutoring. They are working at the child’s pace to ensure that they do not overwhelm the child and risk them disengaging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Despite the fact that the child moved into the home recently, the quality of relationships that staff have developed with the child to this point are excellent. This has enabled the child to feel relaxed and secure and staff have provided a stable and consistent base for the child to make progress from.

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

Staff know what they need to do to safeguard the child effectively. They understand the child’s areas of vulnerability and have effective safety plans in place to promote the child’s safety and well-being.

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

Staff have a clear understanding of the expectations placed on them, both internally and by external professionals involved in the safeguarding of the child. They communicate clearly with each other and with the wider safeguarding networks for the child.

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

Staff have managed a recent safeguarding issue very well. This has helped to enhance the trust placed in them by the child. Staff know how to report incidents of concern and provide excellent support to children who may be vulnerable to harm. Inspection report for children’s home: 2779773 4 Staff provide clear boundaries and expectations for the child. This helps them to recognise the importance and value of positive, trusting relationships.

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

Staff spend time talking with the child about the importance of keeping themselves safe online, in the home and in the community. They are clear with the child about why certain measures are essential to their safety. This open communication has helped the child to understand why boundaries or limits are in place to promote their safety when online.

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

Staff consult, involve and listen to the child when they are making any changes to the way they provide support to keep the child safe. This means that the child is engaged with the support staff provide and understand that the care provided is there to keep them safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There have been significant changes to the leadership and management this year at the home. The provider has recruited a new responsible individual and a new manager. The new leaders have navigated this change expertly, providing much-needed stability for the staff. In turn, this has helped staff create a stable base for the child who has recently moved into the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders have high expectations of staff and work to ensure the child receives consistent, high-quality care. Leaders regularly review and assess standards of care and ensure that staff have the appropriate skills and competencies to carry out their work effectively.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say they feel well supported. One member of staff, who had experienced the changes over recent months, spoke about leaders who genuinely care about the child and the staff. In doing so, leaders make both the child and staff feel valued and heard.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders ensure that staff get professional support and development through regular supervision and a comprehensive training offer. Leaders also recognise the value of creating lots of opportunity for staff to reflect on their practice through handovers, debriefs, quality team meetings and discussions.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

While the leadership team is still new, its members have been able to build a picture quickly of the home’s strengths and areas for improvement. They have identified actions to take to enhance and develop care practice further.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders have formed good working relationships with external professionals. They advocate effectively for the child. They work in a child-centred and empowering way to ensure that the child feels confident to share their views and opinions about their experiences at the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There were no requirements or recommendations made at this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2779773 5

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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: 2779773 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Demar House, 14 Church Road, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 8PS

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Inspector

Peter Jackson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2779773 7 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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