Children's Home run by Ceon Haven Limited in Kent

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2868096 1 Registered provider: Ceon Haven Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to provide care for up to 5 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties or who have learning disabilities. The home is run by a private organisation.

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Information about this children’s home

There were 3 children living at the home at the time of this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in January 2026.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2868096 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Summary of findings

Since the last inspection, significant changes have been made which have resulted in improvements to the home’s environment and children’s experiences. Monitoring systems have been improved. There has been ongoing training of staff and a focus on establishing clearer expectations in relation to roles and responsibilities. Leaders have demonstrated insight into the concerns identified by Ofsted at the previous inspection and they are continuing to improve practice.

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Summary of findings

When restrictions were removed from the home environment, one child started to go missing from the home. Staff responded appropriately to protect and support them. Staff have benefited from revised training and guidance, strengthening their understanding of risk and enabling them to respond more effectively to children’s individual needs. Although staff have discussions with children to help consider behaviour and risk, these conversations are not routinely recorded. The manager taken action to improve this.

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Summary of findings

Children continue to form positive relationships with staff and most of the children can identify at least one member of staff from whom they would seek support if necessary. Children continue to have access to the home’s therapeutic lead and individual therapeutic services. Changes in the home environment now better support children’s development of independence skills, such as shopping and cooking. Some children are now able to spend more time in the community, due to the progress that they have made. Children report that the changes made in the home have been positive.

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Summary of findings

When concerns about staff practice have arisen, leaders have responded appropriately by sharing these with safeguarding professionals and other relevant agencies and they have acted on the advice received. This demonstrates an appropriate commitment to safeguarding children through partnership working and effective safeguarding practice.

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Summary of findings

Leaders have introduced new policies, improved monitoring arrangements and implemented a number of quality assurance systems, including regular review of safeguarding incidents. These developments demonstrate a clear commitment to improving practice and ensuring that children’s safety and wellbeing remain central. These systems are at an early stage and are still to be embedded. The manager does not ensure that they record their review of incidents and rationale for any decisions made, including whether a notification to Ofsted is required. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2868096 3 Staff feel well supported by leaders and believe that staff welfare is a strength of the leadership team. Staff are supported through supervision, team meetings and training.

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Summary of findings

There is evidence of positive working relationships with external professionals who care for children, with one social work manager stating, ‘The home has gone above and beyond, and communication with the manager has been exceptional.’

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Summary of findings

Leaders demonstrate they have responded proactively to the concerns identified at the last inspection. They are receptive to challenge and have sought external support when required. They continue to attempt to recruit a suitably experienced deputy manager to strengthen the leadership arrangements. Leaders recognise the work still required to secure sustained improvement.

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Summary of findings

The requirements and all but one of the recommendations made at the last inspection have been met. One recommendation has been restated.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/06/2026 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2868096 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff are familiar with the home’s policies on record keeping and understand the importance of careful, objective and clear recording. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.4) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2868096 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 85 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7LT

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Olujuwon Layiwola

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Inspector

Gemma Bullen, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2868096 6 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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