Children's home run by Rumman Care Ltd

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 1 Registered provider: Rumman Care Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. There were 3 children living at the home at the time of this inspection. The home is run by a private organisation.

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Information about this children's home

The home was registered in March 2025. A manager has been in post since November 2025 and is not yet registered.

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children's home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, the inspectors evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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'. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

With staff support, children have a better understanding of risk and the impact of risk-taking behaviour. This has meant that there has been a significant reduction in the frequency and severity of incidents and missing episodes for children.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders have made progress in most areas identified at the last inspection. There has been a focus on improving guidance to staff and developing new recording systems to ensure that relevant information is captured. However, records of recent incidents do not provide a sufficiently detailed or accurate description of the actions taken by staff. This reduces the capacity of leaders to explore any areas for learning and assure themselves that incidents are suitably and effectively responded to.

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Findings from the inspection

The home environment is not always maintained in a way that promotes a sense of wellbeing and homeliness for children. Due to risks, leaders have made the decision to keep the home free from items such as mirrors and desks. However, alternative items that could make the home feel more welcoming have not been found. This has led the home to feel sparse and look uncared for.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have been supported through consistent supervision and training. However, the training provided does not equip staff to work in a trauma-informed way, which is the basis for the home's model of care. Leaders have identified this and have plans for training in the future.

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Findings from the inspection

Children's moves into the home have been carefully planned. Potential risks are well known by leaders and the risks of children living together are well understood. However, key information from this is not consistently shared with staff. For example, information, such as potential places that children may go when they are missing, is not clearly captured in risk assessments.

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Findings from the inspection

When concerns are raised about staff practice, leaders work well with external safeguarding professionals to share information and agree an action plan. This is always followed to ensure that situations are appropriately responded to. However, the outcome of complaints is not consistently shared with children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are positive about the impact of the new management team and feel confident that the home is moving in the right direction. The positive impact of the new management team has also been echoed by external professionals. Social workers comment on improved communication and seeing the positive impact that staff are making on the children. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/07/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 4

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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 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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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received;

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and 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)(g)(ii)(h)) 1 January 2026

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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; 1 January 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 5 have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child's welfare. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a))

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Requirement Due date

within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes;

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details of the child's behaviour leading to the use of the measure;

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the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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a description of the measure and its duration;

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details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure;

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the name of the person who used the measure ("the user"), and of any other person present when the measure was used;

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and

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a description of any injury to the child or any other person, and any medical treatment administered, as a result of the measure;

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within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so ("the authorised person")—

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has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and

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within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. 1 January 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 6 (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who understand the children's home's overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children's needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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

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ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to meet the needs of each child; and

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enable each child to participate in the daily life of the home. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c)(i)(ii)) 1 January 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Suite 5, 1-2 Leonard Place, Westerham Road, Keston, Kent BR2 6HQ

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Solo-Steven Gisanrin

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Inspectors

Mark Newington, Social Care Inspector Lee Kirwin, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2815289 8 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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