Children's Home run by Pure Grace Homes Limited in Bexley

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2612013 1 Registered provider: Pure Grace Homes Limited

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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 with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in November 2021. The manager registered with Ofsted in February 2026 and is suitably qualified.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Inspection date: 17 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 17 March 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has 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: 2612013 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

Since the last inspection, a new manager has been appointed and registered with Ofsted. Leaders and managers have responded well to the outcome of the last inspection and all requirements have been met. The registered manager recognises the shortfalls in the home and has strategies to overcome these, such as ensuring that children have better routines and structure to their days.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, two children have left the home. Two children remain living in the home who are settled and have trusted relationships with staff. As no new children have moved into the home, there has been no review of the initial assessment and care planning process for children moving in. However, leaders and managers have improved their process for future placements.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has implemented a new system to ensure that children’s experiences are captured in the records about their lives. The improvement to children’s records has also improved the effectiveness of management oversight which is supporting staff to improve their practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff manage children’s behaviours more effectively. They have been provided with additional training and there are now better risk management plans in place. As a result, staff manage children’s behaviours in a consistent way which has resulted in less incidents. Furthermore, the police have not been contacted to support staff during incidents.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers continue to advocate for children’s education. One child’s mentor said that the staff advocate and support the child well, which is helping the child to make progress and to achieve key skills in education.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are positive about the leadership changes since the last inspection. Staff said that there are clearer boundaries for children, which make expectations clearer for both chil- dren and staff. Staff noted positive support and training from leaders and managers, which has boosted their confidence and the team’s ability to improve the care they pro- vide to children.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection leaders and managers have managed to complete repairs and ensure that essential items are available to children. There are still some improvements needed to the overall maintenance of the home to ensure that it offers a homely envi- ronment for children. The registered manager has started to take effective action and improvements are being made in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

No requirements or recommendations were raised at this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2612013 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/06/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 15/04/2024 Full Good 27/06/2023 Full Good 26/10/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2612013 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Pure Grace Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 61 Bridge Street, Kington, London HR5 3DJ

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Mekhi Johnson-Marshall

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Inspector

Jo Tarbie, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2612013 5 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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