Children's Home run by TYLI Ltd in Essex

Inspection report for children's home: 2851614 1 Registered provider: TYLI Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This privately owned home is registered to provide care for 2 children with social and emotional needs.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted since November 2025.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children's home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2851614 2

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Summary of findings

Two children were living in the home at the time of the inspection. Children said they feel happy, safe and listened to. Staff know children well and build positive relationships with them. Staff support children to make progress in education to build their emotional wellbeing and to maintain their family relationships. Children benefit from nurturing care and meaningful activities. Staff respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and missing-from-home incidents. Leaders and managers provide effective oversight, and staff feel well supported. However, the independent monitoring arrangements require strengthening to improve the oversight of the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Three children moved into the home in emergency situations. Thorough assessments were completed for each child that considered their needs and how they would live together. Staff were able to quickly build a rapport with children, which helped children to settle in. One of the children moved out of the home due to their escalating needs. Leaders and managers worked closely with the local authority, and staff supported the child sensitively with their move.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel listened to and valued. Children enjoy a pleasant environment, and they have personalised their bedrooms.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress from their starting points. One child attends education daily and has excellent attendance. Another child, who was struggling at school, was supported to find another provision better suited to their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff know children well and build positive relationships through daily interactions, key- works sessions and shared activities. Children enjoy football, swimming, biking and go- karting with staff. One child has also been encouraged to express emotions through songwriting.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to share their wishes and feelings. Staff listen and act on what children say. Key-work sessions help children to understand relationships, communication and how to keep themselves safe.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children's family members and professionals spoke positively about the care the children receive and the progress they are making. Inspection report for children's home: 2851614 3

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff know the children well and understand their individual vulnerabilities. This helps children to seek support during times of distress. The children said that they can identify trusted adults to speak to when worried or upset.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff respond appropriately when children go missing from home. Staff follow missing- from-home procedures and work closely with the police and other safeguarding professionals. Children are offered return home interviews, and staff have helpful conversations with children following incidents. This helps staff and children to reflect on incidents and think about different choices in the future.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff identified that one child's missing episodes were linked to wanting to see their family more. Staff worked closely with the child and professionals to increase family time. As a result, there have not been any more missing-from-home episodes. This has helped the child to feel safer and more settled.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff manage children's behaviours calmly and effectively. They use de-escalation techniques well. There have been no physical restraints used in the home. Staff understand children's triggers and respond early when children become distressed. This helps to create a calm environment in the home.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Children receive support to understand how to keep themselves safe. Following one incident of self-harm, staff acted quickly to secure medical attention for a child. Staff have supported the child to explore healthier coping strategies through creative activities and emotional support. This has had a positive impact on the child.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff understand safeguarding procedures and know how to respond to concerns. Leaders promote a strong safeguarding culture in the home. The safer recruitment process is followed appropriately, and allegations are managed in line with safeguarding procedures.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led by a committed and suitably qualified manager who works alongside the deputy manager. Leaders have high aspirations for the children and want them to experience stability, safety and positive outcomes. Managers have created a child- focused culture where staff are encouraged and supported to provide consistent care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers maintain effective oversight of the home. Monitoring systems help leaders to track children's progress, review incidents and identify patterns and trends. Managers reflect on incidents and use learning to improve practice. This helps staff to better understand children's needs and strengthens the support that children receive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff said that they feel well supported by managers. Staff receive regular supervision, monthly team meetings and training that helps them to meet the needs of the children Inspection report for children's home: 2851614 4 living in the home. New staff benefit from a structured induction that prepares them for their roles and responsibilities.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders encourage staff development and support career progression. Staff described managers as approachable and available for guidance. Professionals and family members spoke positively about communication with managers and the care provided to children. Staff share the manager's ambition to create positive experiences and lasting memories for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Independent monitoring arrangements are not yet fully effective. Reports completed by the independent visitor do not consistently include consultation with family members and professionals. In addition, visits are not routinely undertaken on an unannounced basis. This reduces opportunities for independent oversight and limits the ability to identify shortfalls in practice quickly. Inspection report for children's home: 2851614 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the independent person undertakes more frequent consultation with family member and professionals as part of monitoring activities. Consideration should be given to undertaking some visits on an unannounced basis to strengthen independent oversight of the home. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 55, paragraph 10.24)

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework. This 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'. Inspection report for children's home: 2851614 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Suite 164 Waterhouse Business Centre, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2QE

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Inspectors

Thembie Mzila, Social Care Inspector Anda Roddy, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2851614 7 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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