Children's Home run by Rapha Social Care Ltd in Kent

Inspection report for children's home: 2783009 1 Registered provider: Rapha Social Care Ltd 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 3 children who experience social and emotional difficulties. At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living at the home.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered on 8 August 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2783009 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/03/2026 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2783009 3

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Summary of findings

The home provides good-quality, child-centred care, with children making positive progress in emotional wellbeing, education and behaviour. Staff build strong relationships, promote stability and involve children in decisions, supporting confidence and independence. Safeguarding practices are generally effective, with improved risk management and no recent missing-from-home incidents. However, inconsistencies in managing self-harm risks and environmental safety were identified. Leadership is strong, with effective oversight, supportive supervision and a commitment to improvement. A statutory requirement was issued to strengthen protections under the protection of children standard.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children receive individualised care that positively influences their experiences and progress. Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of children's needs and provide consistent care that enables children to make measurable progress from their starting points. For example, one child has become increasingly settled and is now able to think positively about their future, while another has shown increased motivation to re-engage in education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children's views are routinely sought through direct work and day-to-day interactions. Staff ensure that children's wishes and feelings are listened to and acted on, which supports meaningful participation and strengthens relationships. This child-centred approach contributes to effective partnership working.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff create a warm and nurturing environment in which children feel valued and supported. They take a genuine interest in children's lives, actively listen and offer praise and encouragement. This contributes to improved self-esteem and a stronger sense of identity. Children's bedrooms are personalised to reflect their preferences, and regular house meetings provide opportunities for children to influence daily living arrangements. Children are supported to develop a sense of belonging and stability. Staff promote engagement in the local community through purposeful activities. Work to support identity is thoughtful, with staff demonstrating sensitivity when supporting children through significant personal decisions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make good progress in relation to their health, education and emotional wellbeing. Access to appropriate services, including mental health support, has had a positive impact on children's overall wellbeing. Staff have supported one child effectively in the reduction of risk-taking behaviours, and the child is beginning to make safer choices. Another child has progressed from not attending education to engaging in a programme that builds confidence, aspiration and a sense of achievement. Inspection report for children's home: 2783009 4 Direct work is purposeful, reflective and tailored to each child. Management oversight ensures that interventions are of good quality and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Children report that they feel supported and recognise improvements in their wellbeing. One child described feeling calmer and better able to manage their emotions, with staff support helping them to reflect on their progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Relationships with families and professionals are strong. Feedback is consistently positive. Professionals and family members report that communication is effective and that they are included in decision-making processes. Staff support children to maintain family relationships in ways that reflect their individual wishes and circumstances. Daily routines are structured and purposeful, supporting children to develop independence skills. Planning for the future is well considered. Staff encourage children to develop practical skills, such as cooking and managing daily tasks, while also supporting them to explore their aspirations. Children are supported to access specialist services where required, ensuring that barriers to progress are addressed.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Admissions to the home are carefully planned and managed sensitively. Staff consider the needs of all children and provide appropriate support to help new children settle. Peer relationships are encouraged and supported, contributing to a positive living environment.

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

Staff have a good understanding of children's individual risks and vulnerabilities. Risk assessments are detailed and regularly reviewed, and children are involved in planning to help them understand how to keep themselves safe.

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

There has been a significant reduction in high-risk behaviours. Notably, no children have gone missing from the home since the last inspection. Each child has a clear missing- from-home protocol that includes appropriate risk management strategies.

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

Staff receive relevant training to help them respond effectively to behaviours that challenge. They use de-escalation techniques and provide consistent support during periods of heightened emotion. Staff reinforce children's progress by reminding them of how far they have come and the reduction in previous restrictions.

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

However, there are inconsistencies in practice relating to the management of self-harm risks and environmental safety. For example, staff did not promptly identify a potential hazard within a child's bedroom and maintenance issues, such as an unsecured radiator following an incident, were not addressed quickly enough. Although action was taken during the inspection, these shortfalls indicate weaknesses in the consistent application of safeguarding practices.

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

Boundaries are clear and consistently applied. Staff work effectively as a team to ensure a consistent approach. This provides children with a sense of security and clear expectations. Inspection report for children's home: 2783009 5 Safeguarding systems are appropriately established. Incidents are recorded and reviewed, and learning is used to inform practice improvements. Staff and managers work collaboratively with external agencies to safeguard children effectively.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers demonstrate ambition for children and are committed to achieving positive outcomes. They promote high expectations and provide care that is tailored to the individual needs of each child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is effective oversight of practice. Leaders review records regularly, monitor children's progress and identify areas for improvement. They recognise the importance of clear, respectful and child-focused language in recording and strive to ensure that documentation reflects this.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have a strong understanding of the progress children are making and the support required to sustain this. They take pride in the achievements of children and staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report feeling valued, respected and supported. Supervision is regular and reflective, providing staff with opportunities to develop their practice. Training is appropriate and aligned with the needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have a clear understanding of the home's strengths and areas for development. They respond positively to feedback and take timely action to address identified issues. Complaints are managed appropriately, with reflection and learning informing improvements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Partnership working is a strength. Leaders maintain effective relationships with professionals and advocate on behalf of children. Feedback from stakeholders is consistently positive, with no concerns raised.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Equality, diversity and inclusion are promoted within the home. Staff challenge inappropriate language and support children to understand and respect differences. Inspection report for children's home: 2783009 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child's health. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(d)) 31 July 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: 2783009 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Rapha Social Care Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 57 Lakedale Road, London SE18 1PR

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Inspectors

Vevene Muhammad, Social Care Inspector Kerry Meller-Rayment, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2783009 8 regulates and inspects to 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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