Children's home run by James Kids Home Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2804817 1 Registered provider: James Kids Home 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 private home provides care for up to three children with learning disabilities. There was one child living at the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager were registered with Ofsted in April 2025. This is the home’s first full inspection.

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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: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2804817 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide good-quality care that has contributed to the progress and experiences of the child currently living in the home. The child has made some progress during the short time they have lived at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children’s health needs well. They have supported the child to attend medical appointments that the child was reluctant to attend. This support has helped the child receive the care they need and promote their overall well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have a good understanding of the child’s needs, wishes and feelings. They know the child’s likes and dislikes, interests and hobbies. Staff praise the child for good behaviour and use a system of rewards to reinforce these positive behaviours.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff hold purposeful and carefully planned discussions with the child. These conversations cover a range of topics, including helping the child better understand their emotions, personal hygiene and personal interests. Staff capture the child’s views and work towards a clear desired outcome. For example, one discussion focused on handling sharp knives safely when cooking, helping the child understand and reduce the chance of accidents.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff and the registered manager advocate effectively for children and listen to their views. The child said: ‘I have a good relationship with staff and feel listened to.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff remove items from the child’s bedroom following identified risks or concerns. However, when doing so, staff do not ensure the child’s bedroom is left tidy and well maintained. This approach may affect children’s sense of being well cared for.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The registered manager carries out a needs assessment before children move in. On one occasion, although they considered the child’s needs, the assessment lacked sufficient detail and depth. This contributed to staff being unable to fully meet the child’s needs, which affected their overall progress and well-being. The registered manager recognised this and liaised with the child’s placing authorities to plan the child’s move on from the home.

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

When children go missing from the home, staff follow robust plans that support them to manage these episodes effectively. Staff adhere to protocols and collaborate closely with other agencies, including social workers and the police, to reduce risk. Staff produce detailed reports and share information with the professionals involved.

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

Staff understand children’s needs and are aware of the risks they may face. They attend specialist training to help them provide appropriate support. Staff talk with children Inspection report for children’s home: 2804817 3 about risk in a way that is meaningful and appropriate to their level of understanding. These conversations are also helping staff gain a deeper insight into children’s needs.

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

Staff complete comprehensive risk assessments and use analysis to evaluate risks effectively. Assessments reflect a good understanding of contextual safeguarding risks and demonstrate the application of theoretical thinking in assessing and managing concerns for children.

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

The registered manager ensures that children’s plans and records are regularly reviewed and kept up to date. This supports a clear and accurate understanding of each child’s needs and progress.

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

Leaders and managers rigorously follow safer recruitment and employment practices. As a result, leaders and managers are assured that only suitable adults work in the home and that children remain safe in the care of staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have a clear vision for the home. They have high expectations for how children are supported and how staff work to meet children’s needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers demonstrate a strong commitment to advocating for children. They robustly challenge professionals when necessary to ensure children can access the services they need.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers share professional concerns promptly when they recognise that staff cannot fully meet a child’s needs. They work closely with other professionals to develop clear plans that support children to move on to homes better equipped to provide the right level of care and support. This approach ensures that children remain at the centre of all planning and decision-making.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers provide good support to staff. Staff receive regular, high-quality supervision that is both challenging and reflective. This helps staff to develop professionally and improve their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager carries out effective regular monitoring and maintains good oversight of the home. They ensure that any shortfalls are promptly identified and addressed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leader and managers use a muti-agency approach to support children. The registered manager ensures that staff follow required procedures when safeguarding incidents occur. Children receive prompt support throughout these incidents, and immediate action is taken to safeguard children’s safety and well-being. Inspection report for children’s home: 2804817 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child’s health.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that children’s bedrooms are maintained to an acceptable standard. 11 August 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should only accept placements for children where they are satisfied that the home can respond effectively to the child’s assessed needs as recorded in the child’s relevant plans and where they have fully considered the impact that the placement will have on the existing group of children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 56, paragraph 11.4)

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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: 2804817 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: James Kids Home Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 261 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley BR1 5SE

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Inspectors

Helen Daniel, Social Care Inspector Zafer Yilkan, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2804817 6 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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Inspectors

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