Children's Home run by Simple Settings Ltd in Redbridge

Inspection report for children's home: 2825947 1 Registered provider: Simple Settings Ltd

p.1

Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

p.1

Information about this children’s home

This privately run home provides care for up to 4 children with learning disabilities and emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

p.1

Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, there were 2 children living in the home, one child was at home on both days of the inspection while the second child was in hospital and due to return to the home.

p.1

Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

p.1

good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

p.1

good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

p.1

good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

p.1

good

Date of last inspection: 16 December 2025

p.1

good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

p.1

good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2825947 2

p.1

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/12/2025 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2825947 3

p.2

Summary of findings

Children are cared for by staff who know and understand their needs well and are committed to helping them make good progress. Staff advocate for them and work effectively with other professionals to promote children’s safety, wellbeing and independence. Safeguarding practices are effective, leadership is stable and leaders have good oversight of children’s care.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a home where staff are patient, understanding and committed to meeting each child’s needs. Staff develop positive relationships with children and offer additional support during periods when children are struggling. As a result, children receive consistent care from staff who know them well and understand their individual needs.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are persistent in developing relationships with children, particularly when children are not keen to engage. They use informal conversations and day-to-day interactions to help sustain these relationships and provide support. Staff help children to feel safe, valued and respected.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are offered a range of activities based on their interests and preferences. Although children do not always engage, staff continue to encourage and invite them to take part. This approach recognises that children may engage depending on their emotional wellbeing.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to engage in education that aligns with their needs, interests and preferences. Staff recognise the challenges and barriers that may affect children’s participation and work closely with education providers to promote engagement. Staff provide children with practical support and encouragement to attend and achieve their learning goals. This helps children to develop positive attitudes towards education and skills for later life.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are offered opportunities to contribute to decisions that affect them. In house meetings, children are able to express their views about things that are important to them, such as daily routines and education. Staff celebrate children’s achievements, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.

p.3

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Some children have access to independent advocacy services, which provides them with more independent support outside the home. Advocates help children understand their rights and ensure that their views are heard during decision-making about their care. However, children who do not have access to an independent advocate are not given the same opportunities to have someone independent of the home or local authority to express their views or challenge decisions about their care. Inspection report for children's home: 2825947 4 Children’s experiences are captured through daily records. These records show that staff understand children’s needs well. Records of significant events, health concerns and welfare needs, and periods when children are absent from home help leaders and managers maintain effective oversight.

p.3

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

Staff respond appropriately when children go missing from home and work proactively to keep children safe. Missing incidents are reported promptly, records are detailed and staff maintain contact with the children whenever possible. Staff work closely with the police to ensure children are safely returned home. Children are welcomed back to the home in a supportive and non-judgemental manner, which helps to develop positive relationships.

p.4

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

Children’s health needs are met effectively. Staff support children to attend planned health appointments and work closely with health professionals to ensure that children receive services they need. Staff also encourage children to make positive choices about their health and wellbeing, through practical and emotional support when needed. This promotes children’s physical health and emotional wellbeing.

p.4

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

Risk assessments help staff to understand children’s vulnerabilities, strengths and protective factors. They are comprehensive and reviewed regularly, and management oversight offers staff clear guidance on how risks should be managed. Reviews ensure that plans stay relevant and responsive to children’s needs. This improves children’s safety and stability in the home.

p.4

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

Staff carry out bedroom searches to monitor any risks associated with missing-from- home episodes and possible possession of substances. Staff also use this as an opportunity to ensure that children’s bedrooms are maintained to a good standard to promote their health and wellbeing.

p.4

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

Staff manage incidents effectively and take time to understand children’s behaviours. Records show that staff do not react to children’s behaviour but focus on underlying emotional needs. Information is shared promptly to ensure that safeguarding concerns are addressed in a timely manner. This approach helps children feel supported and for them to receive consistent care from all professionals.

p.4

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

Children’s behaviour support plans provide staff with clear guidance on how to promote positive behaviour. Staff can identify positive environments for each child, factors that influence their behaviour and strategies to use to provide support. Staff provide a calm and safe space for children, which promotes their safety, wellbeing and independence.

p.4

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

Leaders and managers recruit staff safely to ensure that only suitable adults are employed in the home. Appropriate checks are completed before staff begin working with the children. This minimises the risk of children being exposed to unsafe adults and contributes to a safe and nurturing home environment. Inspection report for children's home: 2825947 5

p.4

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by an experienced registered manager and responsible individual who have a good understanding of the children’s needs. There is a positive and responsive culture in the home that prioritises children’s welfare, and safety is at the centre of staff practice.

p.5

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision sessions that focus on the children’s progress and safeguarding, and their professional development.

p.5

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive ongoing learning and development opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge about children’s needs. This helps them to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on children’s behaviours. Staff take a child-focused approach that promotes consistency in the children’s care.

p.5

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers debrief staff regularly following significant events. Staff are offered opportunities to reflect and learn from incidents. This supports their wellbeing, reinforces professional boundaries and improves overall safeguarding practices in the home.

p.5

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are effective practices in place to check the quality of care children receive. Leaders and managers evaluate care through monitoring visits to help identify strengths, areas that require development and improvements in record-keeping. The registered manager monitors actions to help improve the home and overall experiences for children. Inspection report for children's home: 2825947 6

p.5

Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that children are supported, where necessary, to access an independent advocate to ensure their wishes and feelings are heard by their placing authority. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 23, paragraph 4.16)

p.6

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: 2825947 7

p.6

Children’s home details

Registered provider: Simple Settings Ltd

p.7

Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Flat 405, Oxford House, 2 Dean Path, Dagenham RM8 2FA

p.7

Inspector

Stella Namakula, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2825947 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.

p.7

Inspector

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.8

Inspector

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.8

Inspector

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.8