Children's Home run by Fonjock's Social Work Practice Limited in Buckinghamshire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 1 Registered provider: Fonjock’s Social Work Practice 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 private organisation. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2023.

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This monitoring visit

On 14 and 15 January 2026, an assurance inspection was carried out at the home. The inspection identified serious and widespread concerns. The purpose of this visit was to consider the provider’s progress towards addressing these serious and widespread concerns.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has made positive progress since the assurance inspection. Leaders and managers have focused on reflection and learning following 2 children moving on from the home unexpectedly. This has included discussions and exploration with staff, reflective supervision and collaborative team meetings.

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This monitoring visit

A detailed action plan was established following the assurance inspection. There has been a strong focus on rebuilding the team following a difficult period. Leaders and managers have prioritised staff training, which incorporates the organisation’s therapeutic model. The overall improvement work remains ongoing, and so the full impact of this training and the responses to the requirements raised at the assurance inspection are not yet evident.

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This monitoring visit

One new child has moved into the home. Staff have built positive relationships with the child, who is settling in well. Staff support the child in developing routines that will enhance their daily experiences. The child’s needs and risks, along with staff’s Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 2 experience and training, were considered before the child moved into the home. Staff understand the child’s needs and risks.

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This monitoring visit

The child moved into the home without having an identified education placement. Leaders, the registered manager and staff have prioritised this issue and have been proactive in challenging other professionals in their attempts to secure an appropriate education provision. At the time of this visit, applications had been submitted to several education establishments. In the interim, staff encourage the child to engage in activities such as going to the gym, participating in health and beauty activities and exploring the local community. Staff help the child develop independence skills, such as cooking, shopping and applying for voluntary work.

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This monitoring visit

The learning that has been identified following the assurance inspection has started to be implemented in relation to the new child moving into the home. This is because of the sharp focus on establishing positive relationships with staff, setting clear routines and boundaries and supporting them in accessing education provisions. However, the learning is not yet fully embedded due to the short time that the child has been in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Staff are responsive to the child’s wishes and feelings. For instance, the child informed staff they have a love of cats and would like some part-time work. In response, the staff have supported the child in securing a voluntary position with a local charity and are exploring opportunities for them to work with cats. Furthermore, the child has been encouraged to contribute to their plans and progress. For example, ‘How I want to be supported when I don’t feel okay’ forms are completed with the child, which offer staff specific strategies for providing the most effective support. These strategies are explored during staff supervision sessions to ensure that they are understood.

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This monitoring visit

Staff say they have engaged in meaningful reflection and learning since the 2 previous children moved on from the home. They have felt well supported by leaders and managers through a difficult period. Furthermore, staff have felt enabled to be open and honest about their experiences, which has helped them focus on their practice and make positive changes.

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This monitoring visit

The damage to the premises that was observed at the assurance inspection has been addressed. For instance, the graffiti and damage to walls, paintwork, carpets and flooring have been rectified. The home is bright, clean, welcoming and homely.

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This monitoring visit

The child has been missing from the home on one occasion. This occurred shortly after they moved in. Staff followed the child’s clear missing-from-home protocol. Appropriate action was taken in line with the protocol, and the child returned home safely.

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This monitoring visit

No new requirements were raised at this visit. The requirement relating to children’s care planning is met due to the positive experience of the child moving into the home. The recommendation regarding the premises has also been met. However, Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 3 the remaining requirements and recommendation remain in place as these areas have not yet been fully embedded in practice and the impact of improvements made is not yet evident. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/04/2025 Full Good 09/04/2024 Full Good 16/01/2024 Full Good 24/05/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 5

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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, The 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 with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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help each child to understand how to keep safe;

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understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person;

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take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare;

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that the home’s day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(ii)(v)(vi)(b)) 8 March 2026

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The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff work as a team where appropriate; 8 March 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 6 ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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ensure that the home has sufficient staff to provide care for each child;

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ensure that the home’s workforce provides continuity of care to each child;

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understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(h))

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The positive relationships standard is that children are helped to develop, and to benefit from, relationships based on—

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an understanding about acceptable behaviour; and

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positive responses to other children and adults.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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meet each child’s behavioural and emotional needs, as set out in the child’s relevant plans;

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help each child to develop socially aware behaviour;

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encourage each child to take responsibility for the child’s behaviour, in accordance with the child’s age and understanding;

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help each child to develop and practise skills to resolve conflicts positively and without harm to anyone;

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communicate to each child expectations about the child’s behaviour and ensure that the child understands those 8 March 2026 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 7 expectations in accordance with the child’s age and understanding;

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are provided with supervision and support to enable them to understand and manage their own feelings and responses to the behaviour and emotions of children, and to help children to do the same;

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de-escalate confrontations with or between children, or potentially violent behaviour by children;

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that each child is encouraged to build and maintain positive relationships with others. (Regulation 11 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(x)(xi)(b))

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The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children;

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use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(iv))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that children receive prompt access to support, preferably from someone they know, when police take them into custody. 8 March 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that any consequences used to address poor behaviour are restorative in nature, helping children recognise the impact of their behaviour on themselves, other children, the staff caring for them and the wider community. (‘Guide to Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, pages 46 and 47, paragraph 9.38) Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 8

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 9

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Fonjock’s Social Work Practice Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Orchard House, 1 Old Convent Orchard, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PQ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Monica De Castro

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Inspector

Kelly Marchmont, Regulatory Inspection Manager Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2585102 10 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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