Children's home run by The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2727239 1 Registered provider: The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to four children who have a learning disability.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in May 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, four 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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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: 2727239 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/08/2024 Full Good 27/02/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2727239 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children thrive and make exceptional progress in this safe, nurturing home. Highly skilled staff provide personalised support, and strong leadership drives high standards, ensuring outstanding outcomes for children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children receive excellent care. Staff follow detailed care plans that help them to understand children’s backgrounds and the best ways to support them. Achievable goals are set for every child, and they are encouraged to develop their independent living skills at a pace that reflects their individual needs. Staff review these goals regularly and recognise when children need extra support.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

An incredible strength of this home is the ability of staff to build exceptional relationships with children. Staff are patient, understanding and attuned to each child’s communication styles. Staff understand children’s personalities and treat them with dignity and respect. The inspector observed warm interactions between staff and children. When children want their own space and want to explore their identity during adolescence, staff support this exploration within safe and appropriate boundaries.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff understand each child’s communication styles and remain professionally curious about their behaviour. Staff view behaviour as communication and use it as an opportunity to understand what children may be feeling or trying to express. Leaders support staff to reflect on children’s non-verbal cues and review how their responses support children. As a result, children feel heard and grow in confidence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff provide structured support that reflects each child’s needs. Some children who previously struggled with personal care now manage these tasks with minimal prompting from staff. One child sorted their washing and loaded the machine during the inspection. Staff supported another child to understand the value of money and to create a shopping list. One parent said, ‘My child is improving tremendously. He is very polite now and listens to instructions and can complete his personal care with support.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children make good educational progress. Staff work in partnership with schools to promote a consistent approach to learning. Staff support children who experience difficulties attending school to access alternative education or one-to-one tutoring.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children’s health needs are promoted well. Some children experienced significant health challenges before moving into the home. Staff now support them to achieve improved health outcomes. For example, staff promote healthy eating plans and support children to make balanced food choices while still enjoying their favourite foods. Two children have achieved their healthy weight targets. This is significant progress from the children’s starting points. Inspection report for children’s home: 2727239 4

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

Children are highly supported to recognise and understand risks in their everyday environment. Staff skilfully use social stories, visual prompts and individualised communication approaches so that all children can access and understand messaged about safety. This ensures children develop a clear awareness of risk and are increasingly able to make safe choices in their daily lives.

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

Staff develop creative strategies that reflect each child’s needs and communication style. One child finds sharing difficult. Staff introduced a timer so the child can understand when it is their turn. This simple strategy helps the child to manage their frustration and promotes positive relationships with other children.

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

Staff provide regular, meaningful one-to-one opportunities for children to explore important topics such as positive relationships, road safety and growing independence. Through these personalised discussions and guidance, children deepen their understanding of world around them and develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support their growing independence and preparation for adulthood.

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

Some children are subject to deprivation of liberty orders. Staff understand the legal frameworks that support these arrangements and ensure that children have the supervision required to maintain their safety.

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

Staff respond calmly and skilfully when children feel overwhelmed. Staff understand early signs of distress and act quicky to support children to feel better. Their consistent responses help children feel secure and safe.

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

Risk assessments and behaviour support plans reflect each child’s individual needs. Leaders review these regularly, ensuring that staff have clear and current guidance about how to respond to children safely.

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

Leaders encourage staff to reflect on their practice. Staff review situations together and consider how their responses support children’s safety and emotional well-being. This reflective culture helps staff continue to strengthen their practice and ensures that children receive thoughtful and effective care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers demonstrate exceptional ambition for children and the staff who support them. Leaders maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and regularly review the quality of care provided in the home. This oversight helps leaders identify opportunities to strengthen practice and maintain high standards.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff supervision is reflective and focuses on the effectiveness of their work with children. Staff use supervision to explore how support strategies help children and Inspection report for children’s home: 2727239 5 identify ways practice can develop further. Training opportunities are comprehensive and support staff to continue developing their skills.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The staff team is stable and cohesive. Many staff have worked for the organisation for several years, including in the providers sister homes. Some staff have progressed into more senior roles and now mentor newer members of staff. This stability provides children with consistency and trusted relationships.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The provider has submitted an application to the Care Quality Commission for registration. This step is planned to support the organisation to continue caring for children as they move into adulthood and maintain continuity in their lives.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

No requirements or recommendations were raised at this inspection.

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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: 2727239 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Granary Studio 4, 1st Floor, 80 Abbey Road, Barking IG11 7BT

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Inspectors

Angela Reid, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2727239 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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