Children's Home run by Gims Care Solution LTD in Essex

Inspection report for children's home: 2728656 1 Registered provider: Gims Care Solution Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This home is owned by a small private organisation and provides care for up to 3 children who experience social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living at the home.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2024.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children's home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children's home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2728656 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

24/06/2025 Full Good 23/07/2024 Full Good 10/10/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2728656 3

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Summary of findings

Children are making exceptional progress. Children have been helped to gain the confidence and motivation to rejoin education and achieve positive learning outcomes.

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Summary of findings

Children have been supported to reconnect with their families. They have built strong and stable relationships with trusted adults who care for them in a safe and nurturing environment. Staff know children very well and support them with a trauma-informed approach. Leaders and mangers are aspirational for the children and the staff team, and this helps staff promote excellent outcomes for children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Two children were living at the home at the time of inspection. Both children took part in the inspection and gave positive feedback.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Two children have moved out since the last inspection. One child successfully moved into foster care, having previously been subject to a deprivation of liberty order. This was exceptional progress for them. Staff supported the child to make safer decisions and improve their overall wellbeing to move to a foster family. Another child moved to a more suitable environment to meet their complex mental health needs. Staff are invested in children and their futures. Staff stay in touch with children when they have moved on. This helps the children to feel connected and valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff place a strong emphasis on education. They advocate well for children and find educational opportunities suited to children's individual needs. One child who was out of full-time education for long periods of time has successfully joined a local school and is thriving. Another child is completing their exams and applying to higher education. Staff consistently reinforce the importance of learning, which directly raises children's aspirations.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff use their knowledge of the children to help them overcome past trauma. Strong relationships enable children to take part in difficult conversations. Staff support children in overcoming anxieties, such as attending health appointments. Staff use creative solutions, such as inviting specialist practitioners to the home to meet them. Combined, these actions help to increase the children's overall wellbeing.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff have successfully established a positive rapport with a child who previously isolated themselves in other settings. This is helping the child to build their social skills and learn to trust adults.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff support children to play online games with friends in a safe way by setting up gaming stations in communal spaces. Inspection report for children's home: 2728656 4 Staff encourage children to set ambitious personal goals by introducing them to activities outside the home. One child regularly goes go-karting and hopes to beat the fastest time set at the go-karting track. Staff also support children to interact positively at the home by having regular board games and darts competitions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children have successfully reconnected with their families. One child who was not in touch with their family now enjoys planned overnight visits and days out. These experiences build children's confidence, giving them a strong sense of purpose, and will help them achieve positive outcomes in the future.

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

Staff are highly attuned to children's needs and understand how to support them with their emotions. Staff maintain consistent boundaries and develop high-quality relationships. This helps children to feel safe.

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

Children do not go missing from home, and there has been a significant reduction in the use of physical interventions.

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

Children feel listened to and are actively involved in plans for their care. One child has successfully completed a youth justice programme, while another has developed safe strategies to manage their feelings.

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

Staff help children to take measured, assessed risks to build their independence. Following a successful planning meeting with external professionals, one child travelled to their new school independently. This was highly successful and will continue after the summer break. This proactive planning helps children to prepare for the future.

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

Regular and thoughtful conversations about children's wellbeing help them learn how to stay safe. Children are reflective and demonstrate a good understanding of personal safety. Children's risk assessments reflect a significant reduction in their vulnerabilities. This progress allows children to enjoy greater independence with reduced staffing levels.

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

Staff use patient, therapeutic approaches to help children to remain calm. The language staff use is respectful and understanding of the children's feelings and emotions.

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

Leaders and managers routinely review the location risk assessment, ensuring that local area risks are well known and evaluated. However, an incident last year when a member of the public ran from the police through the garden is still not included. This was a previous recommendation and will be restated.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is experienced and holds the relevant qualification in leadership and management. The manager and appointed responsible individual provide strong, Inspection report for children's home: 2728656 5 aspirational and highly effective leadership. They provide excellent levels of oversight and encourage professional growth in the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home offers excellent opportunities for career growth and promotion. Recently, a team leader was promoted to a deputy manager role at a sister home, while several support workers have progressed to team leaders. Senior staff are encouraged to undertake their level 5 diploma, enhancing their leadership knowledge and skills.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Regular supervision sessions provide staff with consistent opportunities to reflect on their practice. Through structured annual appraisals, staff critically evaluate their own performance and set high professional standards. As a result, staff feel confident, capable and well supported to deliver high-quality care to the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager invests in high-quality training to enhance staff skills. All team members have completed therapeutic training and developed a clear understanding of psychological first aid. This training enables staff to form meaningful connections with children, recognise past trauma and respond with effective levels of support.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers and staff use professional curiosity and gentle encouragement in their daily practice to help children to move forward in all aspects of their lives. This approach is helping children to realise their potential.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

External feedback regarding the leadership team is excellent. One social worker said, 'The leaders are wonderful, they have great morale, and this filters down to the team and the children.' Another emphasised that strong leadership provides valuable consistency for staff and children. Inspection report for children's home: 2728656 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that when they review the appropriateness and suitability of the location and premises of the home, the review includes the identification of any risks and opportunities presented by the home's location and strategies for managing these. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 64, paragraph 15.1)

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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: 2728656 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Gims Care Solution Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Office 10, The Old Courthouse, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5DD

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Inspector

Dan Williams, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2728656 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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