Children's Home run by Visions Today Ltd in Newham

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2803004 1 Registered provider: Visions Today Ltd

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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 privately owned. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in December 2024. The registered manager is working towards the relevant qualification.

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Information about this children's home

Since the last inspection, one child has remained living at the home, and one child has come to live at the home. At the time of this inspection, 2 children were living at the home.

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Inspection date: 5 August 2026

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, 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. Inspectors have 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: 2803004 2

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Findings from the inspection

This inspection was carried out to address specific concerns received by Ofsted. 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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Findings from the inspection

The impact of significant organisational changes on staffing arrangements, management at this home and the care children receive has been reviewed as part of this inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, one child has continued to live at the home. They are settled, comfortable and at ease with staff. The child is subject to a deprivation of liberty order. This is kept under close review, and the level of staff supervision has reduced in response to the progress the child has made. The child is proud of their achievements.

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Findings from the inspection

Another child has moved into the home since the last inspection. Due to the child's circumstances, the placement was made at short notice. Following a difficult first few days, the child is starting to settle and develop positive relationships with key members of staff. Importantly, the children get on well with each other and enjoy taking part in activities together with staff.

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Findings from the inspection

There is a consistent staff team that works in this home. This helps to ensure that children receive continuity in their care and are supported by staff who know them well.

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Findings from the inspection

Two new staff members have started their induction. Leaders have improved the induction process, and new staff have opportunities to shadow more experienced colleagues. The use of agency staff remains high. However, leaders use a consistent group of agency workers who are familiar to the children. Children say that they know the staff who care for them.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have completed refresher training in de-escalation and safe holding. Following incidents, staff come together to reflect on what happened and consider whether situations could have been managed differently. This supports staff to learn from incidents and adapt their practice.

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Findings from the inspection

The director completed an investigation following a safeguarding concern. However, the investigation was not sufficiently thorough, and they had not gathered and considered all relevant evidence. Leaders recognise the shortfalls and are completing the necessary further enquiries.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff do not consistently sign and date incident and missing-from-home reports, making staff accountability difficult for leaders and managers to manage and review. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2803004 3 The registered manager maintains oversight of the home, with support from the wider leadership team. Staff say that managers are available and that they feel well supported. Regular supervision and team meetings provide opportunities to review children's needs, discuss practice and agree consistent approaches to their care.

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Findings from the inspection

The requirement and one recommendation made at the full inspection were outside the scope of this inspection and will be reviewed at the next inspection. Two additional recommendations have been made. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2803004 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/06/2026 Full Good 16/09/2025 Full Good 06/05/2025 Full Inadequate Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2803004 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 Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the 'Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards'. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires, and leads a culture in relation to the children's home that—

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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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

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Requirement Due date

lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home's statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications, and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the home's workforce provides continuity of care to each child;

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Requirement Due date

understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(c)(e)(f)(h))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that:

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Requirement Due date

there is an effective workforce development plan that identifies the skills, experience and training needs of staff and supports the recruitment and development of a workforce capable of meeting the needs of children as set out in the home's statement of purpose; 29 September Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2803004 6 contingency and succession planning arrangements are strengthened to reduce the impact of staff turnover to promote continuity of care for children;

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Requirement Due date

management monitoring and review systems evaluate children's progress and identify patterns, themes and areas for development, particularly in relation to children's emotional wellbeing, responses to distress and the effectiveness of staff support;

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Requirement Due date

supervision and team meeting records are comprehensive, and any actions set are reviewed.

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that they only accept placements for children where they are satisfied that the home can respond effectively to the child's assessed needs as recorded in the child's relevant plans and where they have fully considered the impact that the placement will have on the existing group of children. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 56, paragraph 11.4)  The registered person should ensure that case records, particularly incident and missing-from-home reports, are kept up to date and signed and dated by the author of each entry. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 52, paragraph 14.3)  The registered person should have a system to record the details of any investigation that takes place in response to a significant event. The record should include the rationale for the investigation, the action taken and the

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Recommendations

outcome of any resulting investigation. There should be a clear paper trail and recommendations regarding any further actions needed. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 63, paragraph 14.4) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2803004 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 3 Longbury Drive, Orpington BR5 2JU

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Inspector

Matilda Clode, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2803004 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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