Children's Home run by Benecare Limited in Kent

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC401927 1 SC401927 Registered provider: Benecare Limited

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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 owned and operated by a limited company. It provides care for up to four children who experience social and emotional difficulties. There were four children living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since November 2025.

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Inspection date: 10 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 10 March 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, 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. 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: SC401927 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 previous full inspection, staff have made positive changes that have contributed to strong outcomes for children. The new registered manager settled well into their role. The home has been completely refurbished and modernised. Children's rooms are personalised. Communal areas in the home reflect children's personalities and interests. This indicates that children are listened to and encouraged to contribute to development of this home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have trusting and secure relationships with staff. Children are making steady progress from their starting points. The registered manager ensures that staff understand children's needs. Staff use consistent approaches to support children's progress. One parent and professional said that the home staff were able to make a difference in the child's life, and they notice considerable progress since the child moved into the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are enrolled in full time education. One child is supported with learning at the home while education provision is being sought. Staff promote the benefits of education and proactively guide children to succeed academically.

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Findings from the inspection

Children do not go missing from home. Incidents of self ‑ harm have reduced significantly. This is because staff focus on prevention and educating children about their vulnerabilities. Restraints are exceptionally rare because staff use positive relationships and creative de-escalation techniques. When such incidents take place, staff ensure that the restraint records are thorough and place emphasis on restoring relationships.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff promote positive behaviours via an effective reward system. Each child has individualised goals that are relevant to their learning and life skills. Consequences are rarely used. When consequences are used, they are relevant and educational.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager ensures that immediate actions are taken to safeguard children when any safeguarding concerns are reported to them. The registered manager ensures that relevant professionals, including LADO officers are informed and consulted. Investigations are conducted in a timely manner and organisational procedures are applied, if deemed necessary. Furthermore, the recruitment of new staff is thorough and safe. This promotes a secure and stable environment for children living at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The new registered manager is ambitious about children's welfare and progress. The registered manager has strong relationships with children and staff. This is because they are available to role model and support good practice. One staff said that the Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC401927 3 registered manager is an excellent leader who is knowledgeable and there is a lot to learn from them.

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Findings from the inspection

The home has sufficient staff. All staff receive regular and meaningful supervisions that support their development and this focuses them on improving children's lives. Furthermore, the registered manager ensures that staff receive quality debriefs and reflect on their practice.

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Findings from the inspection

All previous requirements from the last full inspection have been met. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC401927 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/04/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 23/07/2024 Full Good 20/06/2023 Full Good 27/02/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC401927 5

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 212 Ballards Lane, London N3 2LX

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Inspector

Sonata Brisley, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC401927 6 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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