Children's Home run by Super Young Minds Limited in Kent

Inspection report for children’s home: 2819330 1 Registered provider: Super Young Minds Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private provider and offers care for up to 2 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, no children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 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: 2 September 2025

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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: 2819330 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/09/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2819330 3

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Summary of findings

The home opened in April 2025 and has since provided care for children on a solo- placement basis. Managers and staff ensure that children with complex and significant needs receive high levels of support and care. There is a commitment to providing stability, alongside aspirations for children to grow and develop through positive experiences. Managers and staff are skilled at working with children’s multi-agency networks. The quality of risk assessments and support plans is a particular strength. Commitment to children remains evident, even when they are no longer able to live at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When children move into the home, their transition is exceptionally well planned. Staff meet with children before they move in, so that they can get to know each other. This helps staff understand children’s needs before they arrive and ensures that children are prepared for their move. For one child, it was especially important for them to become familiar with the home environment, and these arrangements helped to ease their move into the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Similarly, when children move on from the home, this is planned carefully, when possible, to ensure that children move to the right place for them. One child has been unable to remain living at the home. However, staff continue to be part of their daily care arrangements while a carefully considered plan can be developed for a gradual withdrawal of their involvement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s lived experiences are enhanced by the support and level of care they receive from staff. For one child, the manager ensured that they were provided with the opportunity to have positive experiences with their family and other significant people on their birthday.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children who have been out of formal education for a significant length of time have been supported and encouraged to try again. Leaders have worked closely with social workers and external education professionals and continue to support education plans.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

While the physical environment for children is safe, there is a planned timetable of work to complete repairs and decoration before admitting any new children. Essential and specific safeguarding adaptations have been made to the home to protect a child; however, these are now being reversed to ensure that the environment will be homely and welcoming for the next child who moves in. Inspection report for children’s home: 2819330 4

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

Keeping children safe under difficult circumstances has been a priority in the home. Staff get to know children well and understand their needs, strengths and vulnerabilities. They use this understanding to ensure that well-informed safety plans are in place. Staff support children’s education and encourage them to make safer choices.

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

Staff provide effective support for children who are at risk of criminal exploitation. Key- work discussions promote honest conversations, enabling children to reflect on their actions and understand the impact on themselves, others and the law.

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

When children go missing, staff are proactive and take all reasonable steps to try to find them. Communication with relevant professionals is excellent, and every effort is made to ensure the child’s prompt return. When children return, they are met with care and warmth. This helps children to feel cared for and know that the staff are looking out for them.

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

On some occasions, staff have needed to use restraint to keep children safe. This has been done sensitively and as a last resort. Records are of a good standard and demonstrate that the manager has oversight and that children and staff have been supported following these incidents.

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

The home’s safeguarding culture is enhanced through training for staff. Staff are well trained to ensure that they understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. There is a comprehensive training plan in place for all staff. As well as ensuring good levels of training in core areas, such as health and safety and safeguarding, bespoke training courses are delivered to meet the changing individual needs of children.

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

Allegations are managed well. Effective links have been established with local authorities, including local authority designated officers. Investigations are carried out promptly, and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with statutory guidance.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager demonstrates effective oversight and leadership to identify and address any shortfalls in practice, ensuring that the service delivers high-quality, child-centred care. Leaders and staff are strong advocates for children. They represent children’s needs and verbalise risk effectively in the professional network to ensure that children’s best interests are at the heart of decision-making.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are supported to understand and develop in their roles through effective supervision and regular team meetings. This enables staff to fully explore the impact of their work and some of the challenges that working in a children’s home can bring. Staff speak positively about the support they receive from managers. Inspection report for children’s home: 2819330 5 The manager promotes a culture of open reflection and practice evaluation. Lessons learned are directly translated into meaningful practice improvement and training, which ensures continuous improvement in the care of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works proactively and effectively with external agencies and professionals, offering appropriate challenge to secure the resources and support needed for children. When there have been concerns about children’s behaviour, these have been shared and managed professionally. Feedback from external professionals is very positive. One child’s social worker praised how hard the staff had worked to build and establish positive relationships with a child who had historically found this difficult. This helped the child to develop a belief that people wanted to help and support them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are no requirements or recommendations following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2819330 6

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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: 2819330 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Super Young Minds Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 18 East Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 5EE

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Inspector

Gemma Bullen, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2819330 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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