Children's Home run by Your Care Nursing Ltd in Kent

Inspection report for children’s home: 2824925 1 Registered provider: Your Care Nursing Ltd 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 June 2025 and is privately owned. It provides care for up to 2 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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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 manager registered with Ofsted on 12 June 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: 17 February 2026

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: inadequate

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2824925 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/02/2026 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home: 2824925 3

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Summary of findings

Leaders and managers have implemented transformational changes in the way the home is operated, resulting in a positive impact on the child living there. Staff receive strong support to provide good-quality, thoughtful care. As a result, the child benefits is making good progress, particularly in engaging more consistently with education and activities. The child is also supported to make safer choices and to develop the confidence and skills to discuss worries and concerns openly.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made positive progress from their starting point. There have been improvements in the care planning guidance, which is enabling staff to respond to the child’s needs with greater consistency. Staff are using a positive and therapeutic approach to encourage the child to engage in the daily routines of the home. As a result, the child’s relationships are improving, and they are settled in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Activities are offered consistently. The child benefits from a range of positive activities in the home and local community. Staff provide activities and opportunities that align with the child’s individual interests, aspirations and wishes. Staff are committed to ensuring that children have a range of positive experiences that support them to develop resilience and skills, while also having fun.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s individualised care planning is informed by the relevant plans from their placing authorities. Managers have been proactive in ensuring that the child’s plans are reviewed and copies have been received from the placing authority. Day-to-day planning in the home provides an appropriate balance of opportunities for the child to develop their independence and prepare for their future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers work closely with placing and host authorities to help identify suitable educational provisions for children living away from their home area. They have advocated for the child to identify the appropriate educational support and provisions local to the home that may meet the child’s educational needs. The child is being encouraged to take ownership of their education and, as a result, is investing in visiting colleges and exploring options for their post-16 education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child spends time with people who are important to them. Family members are welcomed into the home, and support is provided to enable children and their families to replicate and enjoy family routines, including cooking together and mealtimes. Feedback from parents is positive, and they feel they are kept up to date on important events in their child’s life.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is clean, bright and decorated in a modern and homely style. There are various resources available to keep children engaged. The child’s bedroom reflects their Inspection report for children’s home: 2824925 4 interests and has been decorated in colours and themes of their choice. Managers are prompt in ensuring that regular maintenance takes place and respond in a timely manner to any maintenance issues that arise.

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

Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of the child’s vulnerabilities and needs. They are proactive in identifying signs that the child may be at risk of exploitation or harm. As a result of proactive information-sharing, the child’s social workers and external mentors have been able to provide effective support. As a result, the child benefits from a joined- up approach to safeguarding and broad opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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

The child likes living in the home. As a result, there has only been one incident of them going missing. During this incident, staff were proactive in their attempts to contact and search for the child. They liaised closely with the child’s family and the police to escalate their concerns and ensure the child’s safe return. Managers have been proactive in obtaining copies of return home interviews and have ensured that new information has been incorporated into ongoing guidance for staff.

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

Behavioural incidents have become less frequent. There have been no incidents of restraint or behavioural concern. Staff know the child well and intervene sensitively to negotiate any stressful situations. As a result of a consistent approach and suitable exploration, the child has become more skilled at managing their emotions and is developing healthy and safe strategies to manage feelings of frustration and anger.

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

Managers have maintained suitable oversight of safeguarding records. There is now a clear system for recording incidents, new information and safeguarding concerns. Since the last inspection, managers have regularly reviewed the safety plans in place to ensure that there is clear guidance available for staff to respond to the child’s known risks. These plans are proportionate and subject to regular review.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home has undergone a period of extensive transformation and redevelopment following the previous inspection. Leaders have taken positive action to respond to shortfalls by developing policies, practice, and systems for recording. Leaders and managers have shown commitment to improving the quality of care and support for children, families and staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is an open and reflective learning culture. Staff have up-to-date training in areas including medication administration, first aid, de-escalation and physical intervention. Since the last inspection, staff have received additional training in relation to responding to children going missing from home, neurodiversity and behavioural needs. Managers ensure that there are regular opportunities for shared learning through group discussions, presentations and peer learning. This helps to maintain a strong focus on meeting children’s needs and promoting regulatory compliance. Inspection report for children’s home: 2824925 5 Staff value the support they receive from leaders. Supervision sessions and team meetings take place regularly, with some taking place at intervals that are more regular than those outlined in company policy. Records of supervision are clear and demonstrate meaningful, child-focused discussions, as well as consideration of the emotional impact

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers have implemented a robust monitoring and auditing tool to consider the quality of care and support offered to children. There are systems in place to seek feedback from family members, staff, professionals and children. When feedback is received, managers are proactive in acting on any areas identified for development, which has included amending care planning and seeking additional training.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers have not yet carried out a full review of safer recruitment practices. Previous inspections have identified shortfalls in the safer recruitment processes in the home. Leaders and managers have begun to undertake a comprehensive audit alongside an independent consultant. Their aim is to identify any further shortfalls and ensure that appropriate checks are carried out. This process remains ongoing, and, although most staff members have had their recruitment reviewed with no concerns identified, there are still some reviews outstanding. Consequently, managers cannot be assured that all staff have been safely recruited. There are clear plans in place to address this shortfall. Inspection report for children’s home: 2824925 6

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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 registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

employ an individual to work at the children’s home; or if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a) (3)(d))

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Requirement Due date

This requirement is restated. 9 August 2026

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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: 2824925 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Your Care Nursing Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Falcon 113, High Street, Rainham, Kent ME8 8AA

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Inspector

Georgia Carty, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2824925 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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