Children's Home run by Anima Residential Care Limited in Bromley

Inspection report for children's home: 2858156 1 Registered provider: Anima Residential Care Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home registered with Ofsted in January 2026 and is privately owned. It provides care for up to 4 children with learning difficulties and emotional and/or social difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home. The inspector spoke to the child during the inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2026.

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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: 2858156 2

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Summary of findings

Staff ensure that there is a positive start for the children by having a planned transition and working in partnership with the external professionals who support the child. Moves into the home are well considered and child focused. The child's overall wellbeing, including health, education and developing independence, is well managed.

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Summary of findings

Risks are well managed and child-friendly strategies and approaches are in place to keep the child safe. There is positive joint working with all external professionals. Staff ensure that they are consistent in any information-sharing with the child, to avoid the child feeling confused or unsettled.

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Summary of findings

Leaders and managers are ambitious and are aware of the strengths and areas for development of the service. Staff report that their views are respected and listened to. They are provided with all of the necessary training to ensure that the needs of the child are met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child's move to the home was well planned. Staff gave thoughtful consideration to the transition, providing opportunities for the child to meet them and visit the home in advance. The child was allowed to choose their own bedroom and they had a meal with the staff. This helped the child to feel welcomed and settle well. Staff, in discussion with external professionals, have created a clear structure of support around the child. This has led to the child feeling safe, supported and provided with consistent information.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child lives in a clean, warm and comfortable environment. The child's bedroom is personalised to their taste. Staff help the child to keep their bedroom and bathroom clean as part of the child's independence skills development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child's health needs are well met. Staff have supported the child to attend all their essential health appointments and have helped the child to become more confident in health matters. For example, the child has now received age-appropriate vaccines.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child's educational needs are well supported by staff. School staff noted that the child has made significant progress since living in the home. Staff at the home have open communication with the school and they have worked closely with school staff to help the child to achieve their educational targets.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff encourage and support the child in attending a variety of community-based activities and developing positive social interaction. The child is learning about money management, food shopping and cooking as part of their independence training. Inspection report for children's home: 2858156 3 Staff have supported the child with their emotional wellbeing through routine one-to-one sessions. Staff take a child-led approach and hold age-appropriate conversations to help the child understand risk. This has led to the child feeling safe and able to seek help from staff as needed.

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

Staff have a good understanding of the vulnerabilities of the child. Appropriate strategies for managing risks are well documented and understood by staff. This is evident in practice.

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

Staff follow relevant protocols when the child goes missing. They act quickly and notify relevant professionals. They also positively encourage the child to return. There are agreed systems in place with the child regarding the use of location apps. Staff provide wellbeing checks and reassurance when the child returns, to help them to settle back into the home. These are followed up by a professionals' meeting. Leaders and managers ensure that any updates received are shared with all staff and that all relevant professionals work together effectively.

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

Staff have sought support from an external agency regarding keeping the child safe online. Staff monitor the child's online activity via parental apps. Any concerns are immediately addressed with the child through one-to-one discussions. These are provided at the child's pace and the issues are regularly readdressed to ensure effective learning.

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

Leaders and managers seek feedback from the child and ensure that they provide a response if needed. The child is also aware of complaints process and has made appropriate use of it, with managers providing a response, together with emotional reassurance.

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

Leaders and managers complete safer recruitment processes. Appropriate checks are in place, gaps are explored and international police checks are made when relevant. Leaders and managers use supervision discussions to update staff on any safeguarding concerns. Appropriate systems are in place to manage any allegations against staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are aware of their areas of strength and areas for development. They have systems in place for staff to be updated on all relevant policies. These matters are also followed up in team meetings and supervision. Staff are confident in raising any safeguarding issues with external agencies if required.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have effective communication with external professionals involved in the child's care. Information is shared promptly. All external professionals reported positively on the staff, the welfare of the child and the support offered by leaders and managers. Inspection report for children's home: 2858156 4 Team meetings and staff supervision are held regularly. Staff report that these have been supportive in enabling them to care for the child safely. Staff have commented positively on their voice being heard and supported by the management team. The staff work well together as a team, and the staff group has remained stable since the home opened.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers value staff development. All staff complete an induction and relevant accredited training that is in line with the organisation's ethos. They are registered for the required training and provided with opportunities to complete this. Leaders and managers also ensure that staff have access to any specific training relevant to the needs of the child. Staff have opportunities to learn new skills and progress within the organisation. These arrangements ensure good practice and that children are cared for by knowledgeable staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were made at this inspection.

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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: 2858156 5

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Anima Residential Care Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 50 Holmleigh Avenue, Dartford DA1 5AS

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Inspector

Nirmal Gracian, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2858156 6 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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