Children's home run by Juventes Homes Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2845894 1 Registered provider: Juventes Homes 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

The home is privately owned and provides care for up to 3 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living in the home, and 2 children were spoken with.

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Information about this children’s home

This was the first inspection of the home since it registered with Ofsted on 26 September 2025. The manager registered with Ofsted at the same time, and they were present for both days of the inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account good

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Overall experiences and progress of

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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Overall experiences and progress of

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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Overall experiences and progress of

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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Overall experiences and progress of

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2845894 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children speak positively about their experiences of living in the home and can identify trusted adults they feel comfortable talking to. One child shared that living in the home has helped reduce worries about other areas of their life, enabling them to feel safe enough to be able to access education. Children feel listened to, safe and supported.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work hard to ensure that children live in a warm, homely environment. The home is personalised for the children; children’s bedrooms and shared areas reflect their personalities, which helps them to feel comfortable and settled.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children’s views inform day-to-day practice. They hold regular children’s meetings, which provide opportunities for children to share their views, reflect on their week and discuss different topics that interest them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are responsive to feedback and speak warmly about the children they care for. They report feeling well supported by managers, who are described as approachable and accessible. Professionals, including social workers and education staff, speak positively about the communication from the home and the support provided to help children settle.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress after a short period of living in the home. One professional described a child as now feeling more positive and optimistic compared to the previous year and shared that the child feels staff genuinely care about them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers have been proactive in preparing a child for the future by ensuring that key documents and plans are in place as they approach independence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Relationships that are important to the children are recognised and children are supported to spend meaningful time with families and people of importance to them. Their identities, including cultural heritage and interests are understood, explored in everyday conversations with staff and reflected well within their plans. This helps children to feel valued and understood as individuals and supports them to develop a positive sense of identity.

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

Children’s care plans are regularly reviewed and updated. Risk assessments are child centred, detailed and clearly reflect each child’s individual needs, strengths and vulnerabilities. Staff write about children in warm, child focused language that helps others to quickly understand children’s experiences and how best to support them. Safeguarding procedures are well understood by the staff team and responses are consistent. Risk assessments are reviewed and updated regularly so that staff remain Inspection report for children’s home: 2845894 3 informed about changes in risk. This supports staff to respond consistently and helps reduce risks for children living in the home.

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

There has been one missing-from-care episode involving children living in the home. Staff responded promptly and followed the missing-from-care procedures, working closely with managers and partner agencies to ensure the children’s safety. Staff demonstrated persistence and maintained a child-focused approach, appropriately challenging decisions and advocating for children where necessary. This coordinated response helped ensure the children were safeguarded and demonstrates the ability of staff to respond effectively when incidents occur.

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

Behaviour is managed through positive reinforcement and clear expectations rather than the use of restrictions. Staff recognise and praise children’s achievements and positive choices, helping to build constructive relationships and support children to regulate their behaviour. The manager has set clear expectations that staff should use physical holding only as a last resort. As a result of this consistent approach, there have been no incidents requiring staff to hold any children during this inspection year.

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

Managers and staff are developing constructive relationships with the professionals involved in children’s lives. They seek advice and support from relevant agencies when concerns arise, including when children may be at risk outside of the home. Staff are confident in challenging professionals when they believe responses are not sufficient to keep children safe. This collaborative approach strengthens safeguarding arrangements and helps ensure children receive coordinated support.

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

Children are supported to develop independence safely. Staff talk to children about how to safely use public transport and expectations around spending time in the community as part of their developing independence. This has helped children to understand safe travel, routes and begin to understand concepts such as time management. Staff provide guidance, monitoring and support as required, which supports children to develop independence while ensuring that potential risks are understood and carefully managed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers provide clear leadership within the home and staff speak positively about the support they receive. The staff team is stable and consistent, enabling children to develop secure and trusting relationships with the adults who care for them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings and supervisions take place regularly and provide opportunities to reflect on practice and discuss children’s progress. A consultant psychologist also attends some team meetings to support staff reflection and help staff consider children’s behaviours and experiences through a trauma-informed perspective. This helps staff develop a deeper understanding of children’s needs and supports consistent, thoughtful care for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Management oversight and review are evident in all key documents. The manager reviews these to ensure correct procedures are followed and that recording is accurate Inspection report for children’s home: 2845894 4 and appropriate. Training for staff is up to date and includes learning relevant to the needs of children living in the home. A clear induction and probation process supports new staff to understand the home’s expectations and develop their practice. This means staff have the knowledge and guidance they need to provide safe and effective care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers demonstrate good advocacy for children, promote reflective practice and show genuine care for children living in the home. They have clear expectations of staff and will challenge practice when these expectations are not met. The manager promotes a culture within the home of caring for children as though they are ‘our own children’, encouraging staff to prioritise children’s wellbeing and relationships.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has identified training that will best support staff development and has a clear plan of priorities over the coming year and how these will be achieved. The manager is reflective and has recognised where some approaches have not worked as intended, using this learning to adapt practice and try alternative approaches. This reflective leadership supports the continued development of practice and helps ensure children receive thoughtful, consistent care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The management team work well together when considering referrals to the home. They have been deliberate in developing relationships with the local authority and in initially choosing children from the same authority to live together. Careful consideration is given to the needs and risks of children, and the manager is deliberate in considering whether the staff team has the skills and experience to meet these needs. As a result, children have experienced positive moves into the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2845894 5

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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: 2845894 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 50 Blenheim Drive, Oxford OX2 8DQ

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Inspectors

Terrianne George, Social Care Inspector Theresa Kambani, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2845894 7 and inspects 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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