Children's home run by Kaydee Homes Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 1 Registered provider: Kaydee Homes Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned by a private provider and can care for up to two children.

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Information about this children’s home

This was the first inspection following registration in June 2025. The registered manager post is currently vacant. A new manager has been recruited.

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Information about this children’s home

One child was living in the home, and they were spoken to as part of this inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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inadequate

How well children and young people are helped and protected inadequate

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inadequate

The effectiveness of leaders and managers inadequate

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inadequate

There are serious and widespread failures that mean children and young people are not protected or their welfare is not promoted or safeguarded, and the care and experiences of children and young people are poor, and they are not making progress.

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inadequate

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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inadequate

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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inadequate

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

The home is generally well presented, clean and tidy, and provides a welcoming environment for children. However, some areas of the home show signs of damage to doors and walls because of previous incidents, and this has not yet been repaired. Food was found in the child’s bedroom that had been left to go mouldy, and there was an odour indicative of illegal substances. This indicates a failure by staff to maintain effective oversight of the home environment and to uphold expected standards of safety, hygiene and care in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

The absence of routine, structure and educational support has hindered the child’s progress. Although the child remains on roll at a school, staff have not ensured regular attendance. Staff do not consistently support the child to wake up and follow a healthy daily routine. They have not provided the necessary encouragement or assistance to help the child complete homework, and there is a lack of ambition and positive reinforcement from staff. There are no effective plans in place to promote educational engagement or to support the development of independent living skills. Staff have not taken sufficient action to help the child identify or work towards their aspirations. As a result, expectations for progress are low, and the child’s opportunities for learning, achievement and personal growth are significantly limited.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

Risk assessment and matching processes for children moving into the home have been ineffective. Insufficient consideration has been given to how staff can meet children’s needs in line with their training and experience and the home’s environment. This has resulted in two children moving out of the home after a short time, due to ineffective planning. As a result, children have experienced instability and disruption when moving in and out of the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

One child said they felt unsafe living in the home. They described a lack of meaningful relationships with staff and said that their views and concerns about the quality of care were not listened to or acted on. Although the child was able to identify a small number of staff they felt comfortable speaking with, they said that most staff did not understand or meet their needs. As a result, the child has spent extended periods of time away from the home without permission, increasing their vulnerability and risk of harm.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: inadequate

Feedback from the child’s family and professionals highlighted concerns about the quality of care provided, which the child’s family felt was not good enough. Partnership working between the home and external professionals has been ineffective, and there is no clear multi-agency plan in place to ensure the child’s safety and well-being. Communication between the home and partner agencies lacks clarity and consistency. The child’s social worker reported that the child is safe in the home but acknowledged that they have not yet formed positive relationships with staff. Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 3

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

Allegation management procedures have not been followed in line with safeguarding requirements. It is unclear when children have made allegations and what immediate actions were taken to protect them. When allegations have been reported, responses have been delayed, and the quality of information gathered has been compromised due to poor recording and a lack of timely reporting. These shortfalls undermine the home’s ability to ensure that children are safeguarded effectively and that concerns are managed appropriately.

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

Incidents of the child going missing from the home have not always been recorded or reported in line with their agreed plans. There is no clear, individualised missing-from- care plan in place, and staff have not always been aware of the child’s whereabouts. As a result, the child has been exposed to risk during episodes of being missing. Staff have not taken sufficient action to ensure their welfare and safety and escalate concerns to the child’s placing authority, which has further limited the home’s ability to protect the child.

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

There have been no recorded physical interventions since the home was registered; however, behaviour management practice is inconsistent and lacks evidence of effective de-escalation strategies. On occasions, staff have relied on police involvement to manage behaviour rather than using supportive and proactive approaches in the home. This has contributed to children feeling unsafe and uncertain about how staff will respond, with inconsistent practice undermining their ability to build trust and feel emotionally supported in their environment.

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

There have been no formal complaints recorded since the home was registered. However, a concern raised by a parent was identified through staff handover notes but was not formally logged, investigated or responded to. This lack of appropriate recording and follow-up prevents effective oversight and learning from concerns. It also fails to demonstrate that parents’ views are taken seriously or managed in a transparent and accountable manner.

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

There is a risk assessment in place for each child. While it identifies children’s vulnerabilities and risks, it does not provide clear guidance on the specific actions staff should take to reduce or manage these risks. As a result, staff responses have been inconsistent. This has further undermined the effectiveness of the risk management process and reduced the overall safeguarding impact for children.

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The effective of leaders and managers: inadequate

The registered manager was absent for a prolonged period due to long-term sickness and has since left the home. During this time, leaders and managers failed to ensure that appropriate interim arrangements were in place. They appointed an interim manager but did not recognise or respond to their lack of senior leadership experience, nor did they provide the necessary support, oversight or guidance. As a result, ineffective staff practice went unchallenged, allegations and complaints were not Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 4 managed appropriately and the home lacked the leadership and direction required to safeguard children and promote their well-being.

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The effective of leaders and managers: inadequate

There has been a lack of consistent oversight and support from the responsible individual and senior leaders. They have not provided the necessary guidance or scrutiny to ensure the home operates in line with its statement of purpose or regulatory expectations. Senior leaders have failed to identify significant weaknesses in practice or take timely action to drive improvement. This lack of strategic direction and accountability has contributed to a decline in standards across the home.

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The effective of leaders and managers: inadequate

Management oversight of the home has been ineffective and, at times, significantly delayed. This has resulted in safeguarding concerns not being promptly identified or addressed, including occasions when staff have not followed risk assessments or behaviour management plans. Frequent changes in the leadership team have disrupted the consistency of monitoring arrangements, further compromising the safety and protection of children. The overall governance of the home has not been sufficiently robust to ensure that risks are managed effectively.

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The effective of leaders and managers: inadequate

Recording and monitoring systems are weak. Incident reports lack managerial scrutiny, do not capture reflective learning and fail to identify actions to reduce future risk. Notifications have not been submitted to Ofsted when required, limiting external oversight of significant events. The absence of clear evaluation and learning from incidents prevents improvements in care practice and contributes to repeated shortfalls in safeguarding arrangements.

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The effective of leaders and managers: inadequate

Staff have not had regular supervision, team meetings or structured induction. This has significantly limited opportunities for staff to reflect on their work, receive guidance or develop their professional skills. As a result, the workforce lacks confidence and competence in meeting children’s individual needs. Observations of staff practice, along with discussions with staff, indicate a limited understanding of the child’s background, experiences and emotional needs.

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The effective of leaders and managers: inadequate

The staff team lacks the experience and skills necessary to deliver effective, trauma- informed care. In some cases, staff have spoken about the child in disrespectful or depersonalised terms, which is inconsistent with the home’s stated ethos. Staff interactions and daily routines do not consistently promote positive relationships or emotional security for the child. Leaders and managers have failed to challenge or address these poor practices, resulting in a culture that does not fully support or protect children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 5

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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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*The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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

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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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help each child to understand how to keep safe;

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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person;

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take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare; and

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are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home’s child protection policies;

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that the home’s day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(b))

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In particular, ensure immediate action is taken to ensure the child’s safety and welfare. When there are concerns about a child’s safety or concerns are shared, ensure action is taken in line with policies and plans. 30 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 6 *The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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

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lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on—

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feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received; and

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(c)(f)(g)(ii)(h))

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In particular, ensure that leaders and managers follow clear monitoring and quality assurance processes which identify areas for improvement and allow reflection and action to be taken when required. Continual support, training and development must be in place to meet the needs of children and be in line with the home’s statement of purpose. 30 November 2025

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The children’s views, wishes and feelings standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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develop positive relationships with them;

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engage with them; and 30 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 7 take their views, wishes and feelings into account in relation to matters affecting the children’s care and welfare and their lives.

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

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ascertain and consider each child’s views, wishes and feelings, and balance these against what they judge to be in the child’s best interests when making decisions about the child’s care and welfare;

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help each child to express views, wishes and feelings;

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help each child to understand how the child’s views, wishes and feelings have been taken into account and give the child reasons for decisions in relation to the child;

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regularly consult children, and seek their feedback, about the quality of the home’s care;

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help each child to prepare for any review of the child’s relevant plans and to make the child’s views, wishes and feelings known for the purposes of that review;

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is enabled to provide feedback to, and raise issues with, a relevant person about the support and services that the child receives;

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is given appropriate advocacy support. (Regulation 7 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(b)(i)(iii))

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In particular, ensure the child is given the opportunity to be consulted, sharing their views, wishes and feelings. These need to be heard and feedback given to the child. Children should live in a home they feel safe and cared for, where staff are making efforts to create positive relationships.

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The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— 30 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 8 that staff—

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help each child to achieve the child’s education and training targets, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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support each child’s learning and development, including helping the child to develop independent study skills and, where appropriate, helping the child to complete independent study;

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understand the barriers to learning that each child may face and take appropriate action to help the child to overcome any such barriers;

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help each child to understand the importance and value of education, learning, training and employment;

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promote opportunities for each child to learn informally;

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maintain regular contact with each child’s education and training provider, including engaging with the provider and the placing authority to support the child’s education and training and to maximise the child’s achievement;

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raise any need for further assessment or specialist provision in relation to a child with the child’s education or training provider and the child’s placing authority. (Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii))

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In particular, ensure staff are supportive of children’s goals and aspirational for them, and children are given opportunities to develop educational and independence skills individual to their needs. When further support and services are required, this should be advocated for and supported.

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The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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

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that arrangements are in place to— 30 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 9 ensure the effective induction of each child into the home;

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manage and review the placement of each child in the home;

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that each child’s relevant plans are followed;

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that the child’s placing authority is contacted, and a review of that child’s relevant plans is requested, if—

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the registered person considers that the child is at risk of harm or has concerns that the care provided for the child is inadequate to meet the child’s needs;

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the child is, or has been, persistently absent from the home without permission. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(b)(i)(ii)(c)(e)(i)(ii))

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In particular, ensure that clear and effective planning before children move into the home takes place which considers how the workforce can meet children’s needs, in line with their plans. Children should also have positive and planned endings when leaving the home.

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The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious.

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A notification made under this regulation—

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the other persons, bodies or organisations (if any) who or which have been notified; and

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any actions taken by the registered person as a result of the matter. (Regulation 40 (4)(b)(c)(e) (5)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)) 30 November 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 10 In particular, ensure serious incidents are reported to Ofsted in line with regulation and in a timely manner.

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The registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children’s home at least once each month.

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When the independent person is carrying out a visit, the registered person must help the independent person—

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if they consent, to interview in private such of the children, their parents, relatives and persons working at the home as the independent person requires; and

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to inspect the premises of the home and such of the home’s records (except for a child’s case records, unless the child and the child’s placing authority consent) as the independent person requires.

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The independent person must produce a report about a visit ("the independent person’s report") which sets out, in particular, the independent person’s opinion as to whether—

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children are effectively safeguarded; and the conduct of the home promotes children’s well-being. (Regulation 44 (1) (2)(a)(b) (4)(a)(b))

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In particular, ensure an independent person visits the home each month and a report is compiled and shared with Ofsted. This should outline if children have been effectively safeguarded and include feedback from each child’s family. 30 November 2025

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satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5)(a) to (c); and

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have the capacity, experience and skills to supervise the management of the home, or the homes, in respect of which the responsible individual is nominated. (Regulation 26 (7)(a)(b))

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In particular, ensure the responsible individual has the capacity to provide effective support and oversight to the manager, including having the skills to identify areas of concern or developments required. 30 November 2025

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*These requirements are subject to a compliance notice. Inspection report for children’s home: 2831065 11

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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: 2831065 12

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Kaydee Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Foxhall Lodge, Foxhall Road, Nottingham NG7 6LH

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Inspector

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