Children's Home run by Fairport Care Services Ltd in Kent

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC066129 1 SC066129

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Registered provider: Fairport Care Services Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned children’s home provides care for up to five children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was carried out following the very sad death of a child who lived at this home. This is under investigation by the appropriate authorities. The child’s death did not occur in the home but was the reason for this visit. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate incidents of this kind, actions taken by the staff in response to the child’s unexpected death were considered alongside other evidence available at the time of the inspection.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out to understand how leaders and managers have responded during this difficult time and to review the support that the staff and children have received.

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This monitoring visit

Senior managers responded swiftly to provide support to the remaining child at the home, the staff team and the family of the child who passed away. They acknowledge the shared grief and are offering appropriate support to all affected.

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The manager and staff have demonstrated commitment to the child during these tragic circumstances, consistently prioritising their well-being. Whenever reassurance is needed, a trusted adult is always available to offer comfort. The child said that this is the only home they would want to be in in this situation, and that staff care and are there to support them. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC066129 2 Leaders have ensured that the manager and staff are well supported both practically and emotionally. This is helping them to remain resilient and focused on the needs of the child during this particularly difficult time. Staff have access to bereavement support. They have established relationships and come together as a team to reflect. One staff member said the support has been brilliant, the manager has been available and supportive, and all the team have been there for each other. These

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This monitoring visit

steps support the emotional well-being of staff.

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This monitoring visit

The manager maintains effective communication with external agencies. All relevant statutory agencies were promptly notified. The manager and staff have fully cooperated with investigations conducted by external bodies.

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This monitoring visit

A new child has moved into the home. This move had been planned for some time. The move was underway, and introductions had taken place prior to this tragic incident. Due to this, decisions were made not to delay this planned move.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit did not identify any concerns regarding the safety of children at the time of inspection.

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This monitoring visit

The requirement and recommendations made at the last inspection are outside of the scope of this visit. These will be reviewed at the next inspection. No additional requirements or recommendations were raised following this visit. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC066129 3

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 09/04/2025 Full Good 28/08/2024 Full Good 17/10/2023 Full Outstanding 14/02/2023 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC066129 4

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC066129 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Fairport Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Bank Chambers, 1 Central Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4AE

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Nicky Farrant-D-Wilson

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Inspector

Cassie Martin, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC066129 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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