Children's Home run by The Beeches UK limited in Peterborough

Inspection report for children’s home: 2688421 1 Registered provider: The Beeches UK Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately run home that offers care for up to 3 children who may have experienced social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living in the home. All were spoken to as part of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2025.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2688421 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/07/2024 Full Good 19/04/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2688421 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is well-maintained. The decor of the home has been influenced by the children’s wishes and there are photos displayed throughout. Children spend time in the communal areas and invite friends and family to spend time with them at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children’s relationships with people who are important to them. Staff carry out key-work sessions with children about family relationships and staff liaise with social workers about family time plans. One parent commented on how they are made to feel welcome in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children and staff laugh together in the home. There is a warmth from staff, who build genuine connections with children and enjoy spending time with them. Staff come into the home on days off for special events, which demonstrates to children that they are valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are accessing full-time education and are achieving academically. Before moving to the home, one child had been out of education for a year. The registered manager has regular communication with schools to try to remove barriers to learning for children. When children do not attend education, they are encouraged to access learning online.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health is promoted. Staff take children to routine health appointments and carry out work with children to build confidence to attend appointments. This work is further informed by the home’s psychotherapist. The encouragement staff have offered children means that one child has received dental treatment that has been required for some time.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s moves in or out of the home are well planned. The registered manager collaborates with external professionals to understand the needs of each child before they move into the home. She meets with children and shares the children’s guide and discusses any worries, preferences and cultural needs they have. This reassures children about the care they will receive. When children leave the home, they receive a book of weekly child-friendly letters and photos that capture their time in the home.

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

Children feel safe in the home and are helped and protected effectively. Children can identify staff who they trust and who they would talk to if they needed help. They were confident that staff would help them if needed.

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

Staff understand each child’s unique behaviour support plan. The home’s psychotherapist reviews all completed plans. Children’s behaviour is managed with a calm and consistent approach. Staff are skilled in recognising children’s triggers and using de-escalation strategies, meaning that physical interventions are rarely used. Inspection report for children’s home: 2688421 4 Staff challenge unwanted behaviours and reinforce boundaries. They hold key-work sessions with children after significant incidents. This provides children with an opportunity to reflect on their behaviours and inform staff of alternative support they require to maintain their safety.

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

When children make allegations or complaints, they are shared with the appropriate agencies. Allegations and complaints are taken seriously and are managed effectively. Staff understand their responsibilities when children make allegations, which ensures children’s safety.

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

Staff demonstrate curiosity about children’s activities online. Children have plans in place about their use of technology and there are safeguards on devices to minimise risks. Children engage in work around online safety and there are regular discussions in the home about bullying.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

A strong leadership team supports the registered manager. Together, they are passionate about creating a therapeutic home environment where children feel safe and can make progress from their starting point. The managers have frequent communication with the home’s psychotherapist to help embed the therapeutic approach.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel well supported by the registered manager. There is a stable staff team in place and staff receive regular reflective supervision. There is clear communication about the children’s routines, boundaries and consequences, which means that staff are well informed about the care they deliver. This contributes to children receiving consistent care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager works effectively with key people involved in children’s lives. One member of school staff said the manager was a good advocate for the children. The registered manager has helped professionals to understand the impact of family time on education and children’s well-being, which has supported a collaborative approach to care. This has meant that children’s wishes and feelings are listened to by the professional network.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The management team has created a learning culture in the home which they want to be their legacy. When new staff are employed, there is a thorough induction process, with a high level of supervision. Staff have completed research on the specific needs of children. Two members of staff have not achieved the residential childcare qualification in the required timescales. Managers have plans in place to ensure that this shortfall is addressed. Inspection report for children’s home: 2688421 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that all staff in a care role have the qualification in regulation 32(4) within the relevant timescale listed in regulation 32(5). The registered person may extend the time period if the member of staff has not worked in the role for a prolonged period, such as sick leave or maternity leave, or if it is not reasonable to expect the member of staff to complete in this timescale due to the nature of the hours they work. The extended timescales that the registered manager has already set should be achieved. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.12)

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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: 2688421 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: The Beeches UK Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: SBCH House, 212 Ballards Lane, London N3 2LX

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Michelle Robinson

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Olivia Robertson-Styles

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Inspector

Ali Owens, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2688421 7 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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