Barnardo's - Moving On

Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Barnardo’s - Moving On 1 Barnardo’s - Moving On Registered provider: Barnardo’s

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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provider

This service is owned and operated by a charity. It provides accommodation for up to 7 children and young people in a group-living home that is not solely for looked- after children and care leavers. In addition, the service can accommodate up to 11 children and young people in 12 private residences, such as supported lodgings.

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At the time of the inspection, 2 looked-after children or care leavers, aged 16 or 17, were using the service.

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The service manager registered with Ofsted in February 2024.

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provider

Inspection dates: The inspection was announced on 13 July 2026 and started that day. The inspector was on site on 15 and 16 July 2026.

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Outcome

Consistently strong service delivery leads to typically positive experiences and progress for children. Where improvements are needed, leaders and managers take timely and effective action. The next inspection will be within approximately 3 years.

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Summary of findings

Children receive good-quality support from a skilled staff team and supported lodging hosts. Leaders and managers ensure that children understand their rights and entitlements as care leavers.

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Summary of findings

All children are in formal education, training or apprenticeships. They consistently attend and achieve positive results.

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Summary of findings

Leaders and managers offer children opportunities to take part in social activities and new experiences. This helps children to make new friends and learn to get along with others. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Barnardo’s - Moving On 2 The service manager ensures that children are supported to develop independent living skills as a priority. Children are empowered to keep themselves safe and have resources to help them settle into their homes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children are making good progress in developing their independence skills. Staff understand children’s individual needs and how to prepare them for adult life.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children have successfully moved on to their own tenancies. Some maintain contact with staff after leaving the service. Staff promote enduring relationships, helping children to develop a sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Supported lodgings offer a relaxed home for children. Hosts are attentive to children’s needs and create positive experiences in their homes. In addition to the support provided by hosts, staff carry out regular learning sessions with children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Staff listen to children’s views and act on them. Children in shared accommodation participate in regular house meetings. Staff consult children on the decor of the communal areas, including choosing paint colours, soft furnishings and furniture. Children are given opportunities to comment on their support plan and the group home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children say they like living in a shared house and spending time in their bedrooms. The group home is also a workplace for staff, who offer support to children and young people in the home and dispersed premises. Staff often use the communal lounge and dining room as a workspace or private meeting room. This restricts access to all areas of the home for children and limits the use of a space to dine and socialise.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children and their social workers have provided consent for the use of CCTV in communal areas. Staff do not routinely review CCTV footage, although the police have requested the recordings on one occasion. One child said that they felt as though they were being watched while in the living room. Leaders and managers understand surveillance can be intrusive but have not yet reviewed its usage.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Staff are ambitious for children and prioritise education, training and employment. Children attend college courses and hold apprenticeships. One child had to retake her exams. Staff offered guidance with keeping calm and preparation. Staff help the child to cope with events they find stressful.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children access a variety of leisure activities and opportunities to have fun. They participate in games evenings and organised activities. Staff are aware of the resources and amenities in the local area. Staff offer children new experiences, such as city breaks for a youth summit and outward-bound weekends. One child has recently returned from a college trip to Southeast Asia. Children are given opportunities to enrich their life experiences and make memories. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Barnardo’s - Moving On 3 Staff support children to connect with people who are important to them. All children have access to mobile technology and the internet. Children are allowed visitors in the group home. They are aware of the visitor’s policy and respect it.

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How well children are helped and protected

Children feel safe and settled in their homes. They can identify a trusting adult to speak to when they are worried or upset. One child said, ‘Staff can tell how I am feeling just by looking at me.’ Staff show empathy to children and prioritise their emotional wellbeing. In addition, leaders and managers help children access specialist mental health services when their needs increase.

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How well children are helped and protected

Children’s risk assessments are up to date and include all pertinent risks. Children’s vulnerabilities are known and fully understood by staff. Effective direct work with children has helped them to understand associated risks and supported them to handle situations. As a result, children’s vulnerabilities have reduced significantly.

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How well children are helped and protected

Children do not go missing from home. Staff demonstrate curiosity about children’s friends and acquaintances. Staff work with children to develop plans that set out when they should be concerned and who should be contacted if their whereabouts are unknown. As a result, children feel cared for by staff.

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How well children are helped and protected

Staff understand the indicators of child exploitation and respond appropriately to concerns. Staff support children to increase their confidence and identify unhealthy relationships. Leaders and managers maintain effective links with contextual safeguarding partners. Responses to incidents are well coordinated and timely.

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How well children are helped and protected

Leaders and managers inform Ofsted of all significant safeguarding incidents. This assures Ofsted that children are safe.

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How well children are helped and protected

There is a robust recruitment process for hosts of supported lodgings. The service manager works closely with staff and the local authority to ensure that hosts are safe to work with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers are approachable and supportive. Hosts say that leaders and managers are always contactable and have good oversight of the needs of children and hosts.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers are diligent when checking whether staff and hosts are safe to work with children and can meet their needs. Leaders and managers consult the local authority to select and recruit hosts. Children are also involved in staff recruitment.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

A skilled and experienced team of staff support children in the service. They receive regular training that helps them develop the skills needed to support looked-after Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Barnardo’s - Moving On 4 children and care leaders. Staff identify further training for continuous professional development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers have regular supervision meetings with staff. This means that staff can discuss their wellbeing, development and progress in the service. Staff discuss individual children’s needs and risks. Team meetings provide opportunities for staff to support each other and consistently help children. As a result, staff feel valued and listened to by managers.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

There has been a recent period of unplanned staff absence. Leaders and managers ensure that familiar permanent staff work closely with children. Temporary workers are directed to work in other areas that are not part of the registered service. This lessens any negative impact on children and their relationships. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Barnardo’s - Moving On 5

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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 Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and the ‘Guide to the Supported Accommodation Regulations, including Quality Standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The accommodation standard is that children experience a comfortable and secure living environment.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the premises used as supported accommodation—

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Requirement Due date

are designed and furnished so as to meet the needs of each child individually and all children collectively. (Regulation 6 (1) (2)(b)(v)) 30 August 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the use of CCTV respects the privacy of young people. CCTV should be used only when necessary to safeguard young people and should be no more intrusive than is necessary. (‘Guide to the Supported Accommodation Regulations, including Quality Standards’, page 30)

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children 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 Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Barnardo’s - Moving On 6

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider address: Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford IG6 1QG

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Supported accommodation provider details

Email address: sian.davis@barnardos.org.uk

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Inspector

Sue Garner, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Barnardo’s - Moving On 7 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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