Children's Home run by Beacon Haven Limited in North Somerset

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 1 Registered provider: Beacon Haven 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 by a private provider and offers care for up to 4 children who have experienced social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home was registered with Ofsted in January 2026. In March 2026, the registered manager requested to cancel their registration. As a result, the full inspection was brought forward. Following the inspection on 1 and 2 April 2026, the home was judged inadequate.

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Information about this children's home

Both children who were living at the home at the time of the full inspection have been supported to move out. A new manager is in post and has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children's home

This is the home's second monitoring visit since the full inspection.

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This monitoring visit

During the full inspection, serious and widespread failures in safeguarding practices, ineffective leadership and management and poor care and experiences of children were identified. The home was judged inadequate and 2 compliance notices were issued under regulation 12 and regulation 13 of The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. In addition, a notice to restrict the home's accommodation was served to prevent any other children being moved to the home.

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This monitoring visit

On 20 April 2026, a monitoring visit was completed to review the effectiveness of the actions taken by leaders and managers to address the shortfalls identified in the compliance notice issued under regulation 12. It was determined that although leaders and managers had taken some action to address the shortfalls identified in the compliance notice, they were not yet able to demonstrate effective oversight of safeguarding concerns or a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. As a Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 2 result, the compliance notice was re-issued and the restriction of accommodation remained in place.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this monitoring visit was to review the effectiveness of the actions taken by leaders and managers to address the shortfalls identified in the compliance notices issued under regulations 12 and 13.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have implemented systems and processes to monitor safeguarding concerns effectively and maintain robust oversight. Leaders, managers and staff have reflected on previous shortfalls and identified learning to strengthen their skills, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. In addition, relevant policies and procedures have been reviewed and updated to ensure that they align with statutory guidance and regulation.

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This monitoring visit

Since the home opened, 7 concerns about staff practice have been raised, many of which relate to the use of restraint. All concerns have now been shared with the relevant professionals, and 3 have been concluded with outcomes and actions agreed. Leaders and managers continue to work with professionals to explore and agree outcomes regarding the remaining 4 concerns. Where concerns have been concluded, leaders and managers have taken appropriate action to address shortfalls and improve staff practice.

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This monitoring visit

All staff are completing a comprehensive induction and training programme. Leaders and managers have placed a clear focus on ensuring that staff respond appropriately to children's views, wishes and concerns. Staff are being supported to develop a better understanding of their role in promoting children's voice in their day-to-day practice. In addition, staff have also been supported to recognise the importance of encouraging children's engagement in their education, training and employment.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have commissioned a clinical psychologist to help staff develop their understanding of children's needs and ensure that their approach is consistent with the home's therapeutic ethos. Staff say that they feel supported by leaders and managers and they are optimistic about the future development of the home.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have reviewed and strengthened their processes for assessing whether the home is suitable to meet children's needs and keep them safe before they move in. The process will now also involve consultation with the child, staff and the home's psychologist to ensure that decisions are informed by a range of viewpoints.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have taken action to ensure that staff have a sound understanding of fire evacuation procedures. Staff have demonstrated that they are safely able to evacuate the building when the fire alarm sounds.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers continue to review safer recruitment checks to ensure that they are robust. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 3 Leaders and managers have taken sufficient action to meet both compliance notices. However, many of the improvements are in their infancy and, as there are currently no children living at the home, the impact of the changes cannot be fully evaluated. As a result, all requirements and the recommendation have been restated to ensure that progress is sustained and reviewed at the next inspection.

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This monitoring visit

The restriction of accommodation notice remains in place.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/04/2026 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 4

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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 within 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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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child's relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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help each child to understand how to keep safe;

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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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manage relationships between children to prevent them from harming each other;

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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; and

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are familiar with, and act in accordance with, the home's child protection policies;

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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; and

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that the effectiveness of the home's child protection policies is monitored regularly. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(b)(e)) 25 June 2026 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 5 In particular, the registered person must ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are robustly followed when concerns about children's safety are raised, including swiftly sharing the concerns with the relevant professionals. When children raise concerns about staff practice, including when they have been injured during a restraint, they must be listened to, taken seriously and helped to understand the actions that are being taken to protect them. The registered person must have effective oversight and take appropriate action when practice concerns arise.

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Additionally, the registered person must ensure that leaders, managers and staff have the necessary skills and clear guidance to respond effectively to children's risks and help them stay safe from harm.

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Furthermore, the registered person must ensure that staff help children to build positive relationships with each other and are supported to resolve conflicts safely.

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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 have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of 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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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on— 25 June 2026 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 6 feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received; and

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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)(c)(f)(g)(ii)(h))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that the care provided by staff is consistent with the home's statement of purpose, meets children's needs and helps them to stay safe.

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The registered person must provide regular and consistent support to children and staff to ensure that good-quality care is delivered.

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The registered person must ensure that systems for the reporting, recording and monitoring of incidents are effective in keeping children safe. Processes must include identifying learning and taking appropriate action to enhance practice and protect children from harm.

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The registered person must ensure that all complaints are recorded and responded to in line with the home's complaints procedures.

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The registered person must ensure that staff have the necessary skills and experience to meet children's needs and help them to stay safe.

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The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children's home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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

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that children are admitted to the home only if their needs are within the range of needs of children for whom it is intended that the home is to provide care and accommodation, as set out in the home's statement of purpose;

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that arrangements are in place to— 25 June 2026 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 7 ensure the effective induction of each child into the home; and

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plan for, and help, each child to prepare to leave the home or to move into adult care in a way that is consistent with arrangements agreed with the child's placing authority. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that children's moves into and on from the home are well planned so that their experiences are positive and their needs are met. Before children move into the home, their needs must be robustly assessed and considered so that staff can provide good-quality care and support.

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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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understand and apply the home's statement of purpose;

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understand and apply the home's statement of purpose;

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protect and promote each child's welfare;

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treat each child with dignity and respect; and

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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)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that the care and support provided by staff meet children's needs and keep them safe. Staff must always treat children with dignity and respect, including in written records. 25 June 2026 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 8 After consultation with the fire and rescue authority, the registered person must—

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ensure, by means of fire drills and practices at suitable intervals, that persons working at the home and, so far as reasonably practicable, children are aware of the procedure to be followed in case of fire. (Regulation 25 (1)(d))

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In particular, the registered person must carry out fire drills to ensure that staff and children can safely evacuate the building when the fire alarm sounds. When barriers to safe and swift evacuation are identified, the registered person must plan to support safe evacuation. 25 June 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that when children are not in full-time education, they are encouraged to engage in suitable, structured and meaningful activities that promote their development and learning. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 28, paragraph 5.15)

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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: 2872012 9

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Beacon Haven Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: C/O Enigma Clinical Solutions Limited, Pure Offices, 137 Pastures Avenue, St. Georges, Weston-super-Mare BS22 7SB

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Inspector

Martin Brown, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2872012 10 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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