Children's Home run by Maajr Partners Limited in Hertfordshire

Inspection report children's home: 2834771 1 Registered provider: MAAJR PARTNERS LIMITED

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The privately owned children’s home provides care for up to 3 children with social and emotional needs.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the last inspection, 1 child has moved into the home and no children have moved out.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living at the home at the time of the inspection. One child spoke with the inspector.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: 2834771 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

06/01/2026 Full Good Inspection report children's home: 2834771 3

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Summary of findings

Since the last inspection in January 2026, the children have made progress. Children have built positive relationships with staff. Staff are strong advocates for the children; this has contributed to the progress children have made. Staff know the children well and provide them with personalised care. This has helped the children to feel valued and listened to. Professionals and families have no safeguarding concerns and gave positive feedback about the care their children receive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children receive individualised care. They have a say in how their bedrooms are designed and decorated. When children’s bedrooms are decorated, staff take the children’s needs into consideration to ensure their preferences are respected.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the importance of education and encourage children to persevere with their education. When children have faced challenges or setbacks in education, the home proactively advocates for them. This helps children access education with support tailored to their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children engage in activities that they enjoy including, holidays, clubs, days out and sleepovers with friends. Children have access to a range of activities and equipment, including, games consoles, a trampoline, football goals and bicycles. This has helped children who have experienced significant trauma to regain a sense of childhood. Staff support children to develop age-appropriate independence skills.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children are very comfortable in the company of staff and have built positive relationships with them. There are positive, warm and nurturing interactions between the children and the staff. Caring relationships between staff and children provide children with a strong and secure foundation which has contributed to the children’s progress. One child said, ‘I would not change anything about the home’.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Feedback from professionals was positive, a social worker said their child feels listened to and valued. Another professional said their child had developed a sense of belonging since living at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff talk to children about healthy lifestyle and the negative effects of vaping. However, when children bring vapes into the home, staff do not remove these vapes. This leaves children at risk of developing vape related health risks. Inspection report children's home: 2834771 4

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

Professionals and families are positive about the safeguarding practice at the home. They have said they had no concerns with how their children are cared for and safeguarded. The child spoken to said that they feel safe living at the home.

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

There have been no allegations made against staff, no complaints made by children, no physical interventions or missing from home incidents. Staff are assisted by detailed risk assessments and plans. These cover a range of topics, including children’s daily routines, managing behaviour and other risks. They are effective and help staff know the children well and identify their triggers and risks. Staff consistently review the plans and follow strategies that help to keep children safe.

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

Leaders and managers ensure that safe recruitment practices are followed. Staff are assessed as suitable before any appointment is confirmed. These procedures help promote the safety of the children by reducing the potential of unsuitable adults working with them.

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

Staff understand their child protection responsibilities. However, some staff are not confident and familiar with the organisation’s whistleblowing procedure, this could leave children at risk if an incident occurred requiring them to whistle blow.

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

Most fire doors are fitted with a self-closing mechanism. However, others are not, at the time of this inspection, a fire door was being propped open. This could pose a risk to staff, children and visitors in the event of a fire.

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

Medication is securely stored in the office, however, when staff store medication they dispose of the medication containers and information leaflets. This means staff do not have access to vital information about the medication and expiry dates. This could leave children at risk of being administered medication that is out of date.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is suitably experienced. She holds a relevant qualification. Staff are positive about the manager and the support that she provides. Staff said that management are always available and approachable. The manager was present during this inspection.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is committed to her own learning and development. She is a good role model to staff and has good oversight of staff development and support needs. As a result, some staff have completed their relevant qualification, and those working towards their qualification are making good progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff attend in regular team meetings. The manager uses team meetings to support the learning and development of the staff which has helped them to grow in confidence. The manager has recognised the importance of team building, support and a strong relationship between staff. Inspection report children's home: 2834771 5 Staff have regular practice related supervision sessions, which are helpful and meaningful. These provide staff with opportunities to discuss their development and any concerns they have.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have effective management systems. Records are of a good standard and provide information about the care provided to children. Leaders and managers have good oversight of the home. They undertake regular audits of staff practice and the operation of the home, with actions and learning identified to help address shortfalls.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers do not always notify Ofsted of serious incidents. Failure to notify Ofsted reduces Ofsted’s ability to monitor safeguards at the home effectively. Inspection report children's home: 2834771 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that all staff are familiar with the home's internal whistleblowing procedures. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 53, paragraph 10.9)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the children's home complies with relevant health and safety legislation. In particular, they should ensure that fire doors are not propped open. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that they make suitable arrangements to manage and store medication. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 35, paragraph 7.15)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that they notify Ofsted and other relevant persons if there is an incident relating to the protection, safeguarding or welfare of a child living in the home which the registered person considers to be serious. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 63, paragraph 14.10)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that each child's day to day health and well- being needs are met. Staff should work to make the children's home an environment that supports children's physical, mental and emotional health, in line with the approach set out in the home's Statement of Purpose. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 33, paragraph 7.3) Inspection report children's home: 2834771 7

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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 children's home: 2834771 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: MAAJR PARTNERS LIMITED

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX

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Inspector

Anver Rose, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2834771 9 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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