Children's Home run by Homecare Unique Limited in Kent

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2821645 1 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Registered provider: Homecare Unique Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to three children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager were registered in April 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child living in the home at the time of the monitoring visit who had recently moved into the home.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 15 October 2025

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: Requires improvement to be good

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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: 2821645 2 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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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

Some progress towards meeting the statutory requirements set at the full inspection has been made. One requirement and five recommendations have been met; one requirement and one recommendation have been restated, and one new recommendation has been set.

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Findings from the inspection

Further improvements have been made to the home and environment, and staff continue to seek the child’s input into these. The child living in the home has been regularly consulted on their views, wishes and feelings and these are now captured in a child centred way. Focused conversations have taken place which further supports staff understanding of the child’s needs and has helped the child to settle.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is not in full-time education. However, managers have worked with the wider professional network and advocated on behalf of the child. This means that the child is now receiving increased hours of education.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the risks for children well. Children’s risk assessments are easy to understand and contain all known risks. Staff also understand children’s care plans well and follow these. This helps the manager to be assured that children are well- cared for, and that staff help to keep children safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff respond to safeguarding incidents appropriately. When an incident takes place, staff follow the child’s plans. Incident recordings are detailed, and managers provide oversight and evaluation. Any concerns are shared with safeguarding professionals in a timely manner and the regulator is notified, when this is required.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager is child focused. She understands the strengths and weaknesses of the home and has good oversight of child’s care. She has developed a strategy to address shortfalls in staff skills and qualifications. Staff say they have found training beneficial to their role. Staff supervision sessions are regular and effective. This upskilling of staff is contributing to improved practice and continuity of care for children. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2821645 3 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/10/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 23/07/2025 Full Inadequate Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2821645 4 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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Requirement Due date

the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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Requirement Due date

a description of the measure and its duration;

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Requirement Due date

the name of the person who used the measure ("the user"), and of any other person present when the measure was used;

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Requirement Due date

the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so ("the authorised person")—

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Requirement Due date

has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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Requirement Due date

has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; (Regulation 35 (3)(a)iii)(iv)(vi)(vii)(b)(i)(ii)) 01 June 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure when a child returns to the home after being missing from care or away from the home without permission, the responsible local authority must provide an opportunity for the child to have an independent return home interview. Homes should take account of information provided by such interviews when assessing risks and putting arrangements in place to protect each child. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 45, paragraph 9.30). Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2821645 5 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that transitions for children are well planned. The home has an important role in supporting each child leaving the home in the period immediately before their departure. The registered person should work with the placing authority to ensure that each child’s transition is planned and to help each child to prepare for leaving both practically and emotionally. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 57, paragraph 11.9). Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2821645 6 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homecare Unique Limited

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Olumide Akinfaderin

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Inspector

Cassie Martin, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2821645 7 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Inspector

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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