Children's Home run by Trinity Welfare Ltd in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for children's home: 2853470 1 Registered provider: Trinity Welfare Ltd

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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 up to 2 children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in November 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living at the home at the time of the inspection.

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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: 2853470 2

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Summary of findings

Children say they are happy and well supported in this home. They are settled, in education and they enjoy meaningful activities. Staff know them well. The children are helped in their day-to-day lives, enabling them to develop their confidence, relationships and independence.

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Summary of findings

Risk is managed well through robust assessments, good oversight and reflective practice. Children have structured routines and staff follow personalised behaviour plans for each child. Engagement is encouraged through rewards and detailed recording of daily activities.

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Summary of findings

The home is well led by a registered manager who has effective oversight of children’s care plans and high safeguarding standards. Staff are well trained and supervised and have confidence in meeting children’s needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children say they are happy living in the home. Compared with previous homes, they say that they feel listened to and supported and can see the difference in the care that they receive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have good transitions into the home. When they arrive, staff help them to settle in. They know who to talk to if they become worried, which helps to ease their anxieties and manage their expectations.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff value children’s opinions. Children are encouraged to share their views in various ways, such as vision boards, mood wrist bands, writing letters or notes to staff, and in their weekly meetings. This means that children actively take part in their care planning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff know the children well and work collaboratively with other professionals, for example in schools, health and local authorities, to ensure children’s needs are met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are offered a wide range of meaningful activities that align with their interests. They are encouraged to explore their talents, such as baking, basketball and art, in a supported and safe way in the community.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to have meaningful contact with their families. This promotes their identity, security and stability. Staff recognise the importance of healthy family relationships which help children make sense of their past and present.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to value diversity. Staff use their own heritage to help children understand that people come from different backgrounds. This helps children to treat Inspection report for children's home: 2853470 3 everyone with fairness and understanding as they prepare for life in diverse communities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Key-work sessions are planned around children’s daily activities. This helps staff to address any issues that may arise and helps children to build stronger relationships and stay engaged.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported well to develop independent living skills, such as cleaning their bedrooms, doing their laundry, cooking and other daily activities, at a pace that suits them. This helps children build resilience, confidence and learn about the importance of responsibility as they move towards adulthood.

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

Children have comprehensive risk assessments with clear action plans and protocols to reduce risk and manage behaviour. Triggers for behaviour are clearly noted, including signs for staff to be aware of that require prompt action. Management oversight is clear, with instructions for staff to follow.

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

Incidents are managed and recorded well, with strong, reflective management oversight. Staff and children are debriefed following incidents to ensure reflection and learning. Children are helped to process and understand their emotions, which reduces the likelihood of repeat incidents and strengthens transparency.

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

Children do not go missing from the home. This shows that management is robust and that staff understand the court orders in place. The home environment is stable, with well-structured routines and consistent staff supervision, helping the children feel safe. Staff understand children’s individual needs, which reduces the likelihood of them engaging in risk-taking behaviours.

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

Behaviour support plans for the children are individualised, based on their specific needs. They are reviewed regularly to check their routines, support strategies and day-to-day presentation.

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

Consequences and rewards are proportionate and meaningful and support behaviour management. They encourage children to engage positively. They are also linked to children’s interests, which gives them ownership and choice. This reinforces positive behaviour in a way that motivates rather than being punitive. Rewards such as a trip to a theme park mean that staff can focus on the children’s engagement and celebrate their progress.

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

Daily logs record children’s structured activities for the day. They are detailed and record every aspect of the children’s daily lives. Children are seen and supervised consistently, which helps staff to observe patterns and progress. Inspection report for children's home: 2853470 4 When allegations are made, they are reported to relevant professionals and investigated promptly. This shows that the home understands their duty of care and follows protocols consistently. Consultation with external agencies provides oversight and transparency.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home benefits from a child-focused and skilled registered manager. She understands each child’s individual needs and uses her experience to help staff make decisions that keep children safe. Safeguarding is embedded in daily practice. The manager is passionate about providing good care and enriching experiences. Her oversight means that children’s care plans and risk assessments are up to date and regularly reviewed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision, which provides them with space to reflect on their practice and development, children’s progress, risks and any safeguarding concerns they may have. Supervision improves the team’s confidence and ability to meet children’s needs effectively.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are trained to deliver therapeutic care. Both children in the home were on deprivation of liberty orders. The home is providing children with a structured and emotionally stable environment in which they feel safe and well supported.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are confident in their ability to care for the children. They understand children’s individual needs and work well as a team. They respond effectively to children’s heightened behaviours and liaise with outside agencies for more support as needed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has good relationships with the children. She is approachable and children trust her. They speak highly of her and benefit from her advocacy.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has high aspirations for the children and has worked effectively with education providers to ensure that, although the children may have their liberty restricted, this is not a barrier to their education and learning outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager follows safer recruitment processes in line with regulations. Mandatory checks are completed before staff start working with the children. However, some staff employment records do not say whether their roles are full or part time, and some employment histories lack end dates.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager completes regular audits and monthly checks to ensure quality assurance. She is committed to keeping the home safe and compliant with legislation. Inspection report for children's home: 2853470 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should maintain good employment practice by ensuring that the employment history of staff includes clear start and end dates and that records indicate whether staff are employed on a full- or part-time basis. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.1)

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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: 2853470 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Trinity Welfare Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 82a James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds IP28 7DE

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Dalia Dakhlallah

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Inspector

Stella Namakula, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2853470 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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