Children's Home run by Gims Care Solution LTD in Suffolk

Inspection report for children’s home: 2824447 1 Registered provider: Gims Care Solutions Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and managed by a private provider. It can provide care for up to three children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

This is the first inspection since the home registered in April 2025. The manager also registered in April 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living in the home at the time of this inspection. The inspector observed the children during the 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: 2824447 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home has only been registered for a few months, so the two children have only lived at the home for a short time. At different times, each child has been subject to a restrictive court order. This has meant that they have needed a high level of staff supervision and support to keep them safe. Both children are beginning to settle and are in the early stages of forming relationships with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager has been proactive in securing educational provisions for the children. However, given children’s previous experiences and lack of engagement, children are not yet in full-time education. Progress has been made in that one child is receiving and engaging in home tuition, and another has attempted to go to school. The manager is seeking different school options for both children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff instil firm boundaries and routines for children. Staff are consistent in their approach so that children get the same message from all staff. This includes making sure that children do not have their free time in the community until after school hours. Children respond well to these boundaries because there is good communication between staff, and children receive a calm but caring approach.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is good multi-agency working for both children. This includes regular discussions with the placing authority for one child to ensure that they remain settled and that their needs continue to be met by staff. Staff are invested in the children and are committed to providing a long-term home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When children feel that their voices are not being heard, the manager advocates for them and has requested that one child be given an independent advocate. Children are very vocal about their needs and know how to make a complaint. Allegations and complaints are dealt with thoroughly. Furthermore, children have an input into the running of the home through menu choices and Christmas celebrations.

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

The main priority has been for the children to settle and for them to be kept safe, as their vulnerabilities put them at risk of exploitation.

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

For one child, the restrictive measures have been lifted due to the progress made. However, this has led to an increase in times when the child goes missing from the home. There is clear guidance for staff on what action they should take. Staff work with the police to locate the child quickly. When there is an escalation in concerns, the manager requests that there be a strategy meeting. This ensures that there is a multi- agency approach to the child’s safety planning. Inspection report for children’s home: 2824447 3 There is good safeguarding practice by staff who are vigilant. The manager raises concerns with the placing authority if a child’s mobile phone usage is putting them at increased risk of exploitation or going missing from home.

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

Staff are committed to keep children safe and know what each child’s vulnerabilities are and what needs to happen to mitigate the child’s risks. Risk assessments are working documents and include strategies for staff to use for each risk and vulnerability.

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

Staff understand what could cause a child to struggle with their emotions and behaviours. They have good de-escalation skills to keep a child calm. For one child, there has been a reduction in the times that they need to be physically held or guided to keep them and others safe. Staff remain calm and will only hold a child when it is proportionate and necessary. The child and staff are spoken to after the event. This helps to reflect on what potential triggers could have been and to look at whether any other strategies could be used.

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

Staff are resilient and continue to show children that they care and want what is best for them, even when they have been the target of children’s frustrations. One staff member said, ‘We strive to build trusting relationships and provide a sense of stability, responding to young people with calmness, consistency and genuine care.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Although the registered manager was not present at this inspection, the deputy manager provides efficient management cover in his absence. The manager and staff clearly know the children well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There has been the same staff team since the home was registered. This provides continuity of care for children. Staff said that they enjoy working at the home and feel supported by the manager. One said, ‘You can tell that the team genuinely wants the best for the young people, and that shows in the way we work together every day.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is regular supervision of staff. There is also group supervision that is reflective and looks at the needs of the children. Staff received training, including refresher and bespoke training, to meet the needs of any new child moving into the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The staff were unable to meet the needs of the first child that lived at the home. This meant that the child had to leave the home. The manager has learned from this experience, and there is now a robust compatibility-matching document. This outlines the risks and vulnerabilities of a new child moving into the home, the impact on any existing child and the staff team’s ability to meet the new child’s needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is good partnership working between staff and the placing authorities and the managers. Managers challenge the decisions made by the social worker to ensure the safety of children both inside and outside of the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2824447 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: 2824447 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Gims Care Solutions Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Office 10, The Old Courthouse, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5DD

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Inspector

Tina Ruffles, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2824447 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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