Children's home run by Champion Children (NW London) Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2746035 1 Registered provider: Champion Children (NW London) Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately operated and provides care for up to 5 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 4 children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2024.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2746035 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/07/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2746035 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The manager and staff have created an environment that maximises children’s overall experiences and allows them to make exceptional individualised progress. Children who move into the home feel welcomed, and they settle in well. The children’s guide helps children understand the first-hand experiences of those who have moved on from the home, providing reassurance and a sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff and leaders have created a calm, warm and nurturing environment. Appropriate affection is shown to the children, helping them feel comfortable. Children’s comments include ‘I have made a family and feel safe here’ and ‘It’s not the same as being at home, but it’s the best care home I’ve been in.’ Staff’s supportive and consistent approach helps children feel secure and able to express themselves freely.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children make significant progress from their starting points, fostered by skilled staff who adhere to their care plans. Staff are committed to understanding children and their needs; they support children in various ways to help them thrive. Children are equipped with resources and space in the home to support them in developing life skills and learning for adulthood. Older children are prepared well for independence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff work with professionals to plan effectively for children’s educational needs. Staff demonstrate sensitivity and patience when challenges around education arise. If children are not in education, staff encourage and motivate them to re-engage with it through consistent messages. This develops children’s confidence regarding what they can achieve.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff help children flourish in areas that interest them. Children enjoy a range of activities at the home and in the community. One child enjoys horse riding, which is developing their confidence. The manager and staff recognise and explore children’s identities, and events are celebrated together. Children enjoy baking and can make choices about what they would like to eat.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The staff’s commitment to improving outcomes for children, including those who have moved on to other placements or returned to their family home, is reflected in positive feedback from parents and professionals. Children who have moved on from the home remain in regular contact with staff and the manager. When planning events, the manager liaises with external professionals to invite children who previously lived at the home.

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

Children say they feel safe in the home and can approach staff if they are concerned or worried and express their emotions. Staff and the manager have created a calm and Inspection report for children’s home: 2746035 4 accepting space where children build trusting relationships. As a result, children make progress in their social and emotional wellbeing.

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

Staff and the manager understand how to safeguard children effectively. Staff and leaders review and assess risks for children regularly, both in the home and in the community. Any history of harm is considered with relevant external professionals, helping to mitigate further risk. Staff have ongoing discussions with children to help them understand how to keep themselves safe inside and outside the home and online.

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

Incidents of children going missing from the home have significantly reduced. Staff are familiar with the protocol, including alerting authorities and maintaining appropriate recording systems, to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing. Staff adhere to robust procedures of recording; they identify triggers and manage challenging situations. The manager has oversight of incidents and uses lessons learned to continuously improve practice and procedures.

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

Leaders and managers ensure that research findings are implemented in staff practice and that training takes place regularly. This enhances staff’s knowledge and skills, helping them provide effective care for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is dedicated to providing a nurturing, child-centred environment for children, supported by staff who are committed to their roles.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and the manager are dynamic in their determination to create an open and inspirational culture. They are highly motivated in their drive to continually evolve and improve practice through regular oversight and evaluation of the home. Regular audits of the home and obtaining the opinions of children help managers and leaders identify strengths and areas for development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager models highly effective practice for staff. For example, the manager sustains trusting relationships with children who leave the home, which helps them feel safe during periods of transition. The manager also remains in contact with leaders of other homes to promote continuity of care, which helps children settle well in their new placements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager goes above and beyond for children in various situations, demonstrating a strong child-centred approach. For example, he supported family reunification for one child by attending a trip away together with the family. This helped the child feel secure while re-establishing their place with their family.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Local authorities speak highly of the manager and the staff team; they value the collaborative approach and the multi-agency working, which support the children in making significant progress. In relation to transition, one professional said, ‘This was a nice piece of work; this was the most satisfying transition I have come across.’ To Inspection report for children’s home: 2746035 5 continue providing effective support to children, the manager establishes and maintains positive working relationships with their professional networks. Inspection report for children’s home: 2746035 6 Th Two

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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: 2746035 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Champion Children (NW London) Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: County Private Client, Units 7 and 8 Moran House, 449 to 451 High Road, London NW10 2JJ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Matthew Wakeling

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Inspector

Andrea Ulett, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2746035 8 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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