Children's Home run by Blossom Children’s Homes Limited in Enfield

Inspection report for children’s home: 2862742 1 Registered provider: Blossom Children’s Homes Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned and provides care for up to 4 children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted on 4 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: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2862742 2

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Summary of findings

The child moved into the home in April 2026. They have settled in well and are making good progress from their starting point.

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Summary of findings

The quality of care provided to the child is good, and they enjoy positive and trusting relationships with staff.

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Summary of findings

The home’s physical environment is well maintained and safe for the child.

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Summary of findings

The child enjoys a range of activities that are tailored to their needs and plans.

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Summary of findings

Staff report feeling well supported by leaders and managers.

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Summary of findings

Feedback from children, professionals and a parent about the leaders, managers and staff is overwhelmingly positive.

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Summary of findings

Staff have not been offered additional relevant training to meet the child’s specific needs, such as communication.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The quality of care provided to the child is good. Leaders and managers work closely with the child’s professional network to ensure that they receive individualised care and support.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff recognise the importance of the child maintaining relationships with family members and other people who are important to them. They sensitively support the child to spend time with their family and arrange activities for the child to enjoy with their mother, both at home and in the community. Feedback from the child’s mother is overwhelmingly positive about the care provided.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff offer a range of activities that the child enjoys. These include in-house activities, such as art, colouring, and playing on the swings and trampoline. The child also takes part in community activities, including swimming, walking in parks, and shopping. This provides the child with structured time at home as well as opportunities to have new experiences in the community.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Although the child is not yet in full-time education, staff and managers are actively prioritising this. The manager and staff advocate for the child and work closely with the child’s social worker and education professionals to identify a suitable education provision. Additionally, staff provide educational activities and ensure that the child has appropriate routines to support their development and progress. Inspection report for children’s home: 2862742 3 The home’s physical environment is well maintained and safe for the child. The home is warm and welcoming. This helps the child to feel comfortable in their home.

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

Staff demonstrate an appropriate understanding of safeguarding procedures and are clear about their roles and responsibilities in keeping the child safe. All staff receive mandatory safeguarding training, which equips them to support the child effectively. They use the child’s past experiences to inform individualised care plans and risk assessments, enabling a deeper understanding of the child’s needs.

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

The known and potential risks to the child are well understood by managers and staff. Risk assessments are informed by the child’s professional network to ensure that staff take the appropriate action when required. However, risk assessments are not always updated promptly following incidents, and management oversight of these incidents is not always sufficient. In addition, some records do not demonstrate that staff use appropriately sensitive language when referring to the child.

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

The child has developed positive relationships with staff, who are warm and sensitive in their interactions. The child was observed to act freely and comfortably in the home. Incidents are rare, and staff speak with the child following difficult situations. However, managers have not yet established a system to recognise and promote positive behaviour.

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

Staff regularly spend time with the child to help them understand their care and safety plans and to develop their independence skills. Staff skilfully use pictures, gestures, and verbal prompts to support communication. However, not all staff demonstrate a strong understanding of the child’s communication system to support them in expressing their views and feeling heard.

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

The review of the premises lacks sufficient information about concerns in the local community. The manager has not obtained feedback from relevant agencies to assess the local risks in the updated assessment.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led and managed by a committed manager. The manager is supported by an experienced senior leadership team and reports feeling well supported. The manager is due to enrol on an appropriate qualification relevant to residential childcare.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for improvement. They carry out regular audits to evaluate the quality of care and the child’s outcomes. Leaders and managers respond appropriately to external scrutiny, including the independent person’s reports and recommendations arising from their visits. Inspection report for children’s home: 2862742 4 Leaders and managers work effectively with the child’s professional network. Feedback from professionals is positive regarding the quality of care provided and the communication from staff. There is a shared approach to delivering good-quality care and support for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff understand their roles and responsibilities. Team meetings demonstrate that staff can reflect on their practice and the needs of the child in the home. Staff benefit from regular supervision sessions that cover a broad agenda. These sessions are reflective, provide support and guidance, and consider the child’s needs and progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report feeling well supported. They benefit from a range of training relevant to their roles. However, more specific training relating to the child’s communication needs and risks has not been undertaken in a timely manner. Inspection report for children’s home: 2862742 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 within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

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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demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on—

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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)(g)(ii)(h))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that staff are suitably trained to carry out their roles in meeting the specific needs of the child in the home. They must also ensure that managers provide prompt oversight of incidents to ensure that recording systems are used effectively to monitor the service and promote ongoing learning from these incidents. 7 August 2026

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must review the appropriateness and suitability of the location of the premises used for the purposes 7 August 2026 Inspection report for children’s home: 2862742 6 of the children’s home at least once in each calendar year taking into account the requirement in regulation 12(2)(c) (the protection of children standard).

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Requirement Due date

When conducting the review, the registered person must consult, and take into account the views of, each relevant person. (Regulation 46 (1) (2))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that feedback is obtained from relevant individuals to inform the review.

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that risk assessments are sufficiently detailed to reflect the placing authority’s referral and are updated promptly following any new information or significant incidents. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 42, paragraph 9.5)  The registered person should ensure that staff understand the importance of capturing the child’s voice when recording work carried out with them. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 62, paragraph 14.4)  The registered person should ensure that staff encourage positive behaviour using strategies that are in line with the home’s statement of purpose. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 39, paragraph 8.13)  The registered person should ensure that staff are familiar with the home’s policies on record-keeping and understand the importance of clear and accurate recording. This

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Recommendations

specifically relates to ensuring that appropriate language is used when referring to the child. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 62, paragraph 14.4)

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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: 2862742 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Blossom Children’s Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suites 7 and 8, Moran House, 449 to 451 High Road, London NW10 2JJ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Matthew Wakeling

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Inspectors

Dorothy Thompstone, Social Care Inspector Rubina Gani, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2862742 8 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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Inspectors

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