Children's Home run by The Kennedy and Elliott Partnership LLP in Enfield

Inspection report for children’s home: 2813228 1 Registered provider: The Kennedy and Elliott Partnership LLP

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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 and manager registered with Ofsted in June 2025. This is the home’s first inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned. It provides care for up to four children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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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: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2813228 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children experience a warm, nurturing and well-organised home where they feel valued. One child has lived at the home for over six weeks, and one child recently moved in. Both children have settled quickly and started to form trusting relationships with staff. One child spoke highly of the registered manager, giving him a ‘20 out of 10’ score. The other child described the home as ‘wonderful’. Children engage with staff in a relaxed way, spending time cooking, chatting in the kitchen or taking part in shared activities. During the inspection, the children and staff were preparing Christmas decorations for the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children and staff meet with an in-house therapist, which helps them all to develop insight and resilience. Children show increasing confidence in regulating their feelings, taking time out and then returning to talk things through with staff once they feel calm.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child attends college full time. Staff are establishing relationships with teachers at the college to support the child with their attendance and progress. Staff are advocating for the other child, who is not currently in school, and are exploring different options.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Health needs are well met. Children are registered with health services and have attended dental appointments, with follow-up plans in place, such as orthodontic referrals. Staff are proactive in chasing outstanding health information from previous placements and maintaining clear oversight of ongoing assessments.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s time with family is supported sensitively. Children maintain appropriate connections with important people in their lives, such as family members and trusted friends. Staff also provide encouragement and practical support around maintaining and building positive peer friendships, with appropriate risk management when necessary.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities, including cooking, art, music, having their nails done and DIY projects. One child has a pet and is teaching others about the pet, including what they eat and how to hold and care for them. There have been discussions about the pros and cons of another pet joining the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is spacious, warm and comfortably furnished, with a large open-plan living and kitchen space. The well-kept garden offers additional space. Bedrooms are personalised, and children are encouraged to take pride in their home. The overall environment contributes positively to children’s sense of belonging and security.

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

Staff at the home identify and understand risks well. They use detailed and regularly updated risk assessments that reflect each child’s history and vulnerabilities. They Inspection report for children’s home: 2813228 3 involve the children in discussion about risks, helping them to understand why staff may feel worried, and support them to make safer choices.

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

Through key work, therapeutic support and daily conversations, staff help the children to build insight, improve emotional regulation and become increasingly safe.

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

Staff respond promptly and effectively when children go missing. Staff complete welfare checks, get in touch with known contacts and arrange safe transport, ensuring that the children return quickly and safely.

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

Staff have also challenged unsafe behaviour from others, such as inappropriate comments from external adults or concerning behaviour witnessed on public transport. They have escalated concerns appropriately to the police and the child’s social worker.

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

Leaders act decisively when practice concerns arise. This includes notifying the local authority designated officer and removing staff from duty when appropriate. This demonstrates strong accountability and reinforces safe practice across the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is supported by a newly appointed home manager and two senior support workers. Together with the responsible individual, the leadership team provides strong oversight, ambitious expectations and a clear vision for the care that they provide to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders strive to understand each child’s previous experiences and current needs. They ensure that plans are progressed through timely action, strong advocacy and effective coordination with the child’s social worker. The feedback from professionals is positive. Children’s views are routinely gathered and used to influence daily practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision is regular, reflective and focuses on staff well-being, performance and safeguarding practice. Probation reviews are in the process of being completed. Staff receive recognition through initiatives such as the monthly ‘Children’s Champion’ award. Staff consistently report that they enjoy their work. They feel valued and well supported by the leadership team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings, managers’ meetings and weekly home-based reviews ensure strong communication and continuous monitoring. Oversight from the registered manager and responsible individual ensures that decisions are made in children’s best interests and that documentation and systems remain up to date. Inspection report for children’s home: 2813228 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: 2813228 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: The Kennedy and Elliott Partnership LLP

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Beckwith Barn Warren Estate, Lordship Road, Writtle, Essex CM1 3WT

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Inspector

Matilda Clode, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2813228 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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