Children's Home run by Little Feet LTD in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 1 Registered provider: Little Feet 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 registered to provide care for up to 4 children who experience social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection there were 2 children living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2026.

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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 outstanding

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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: requires improvement to be good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/07/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 3

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Summary of findings

The children’s home is a safe, happy and caring place where children are listened to and receive good support. Staff help children learn new skills, do well in school, stay healthy and prepare for their future. Children are included in decision-making. Children feel comfortable sharing their views. The children enjoy spending time with staff and the family cats.

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Summary of findings

Staff help children stay safe and understand risks. The manager works very hard to make sure children feel welcome, valued and supported. Children have positive relationships with staff and their families. Because of this, children are making good progress and feeling confident about their future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are cared for in a way that is right for them. Staff listen to the children, help them reach their goals, and make sure they know that their feelings and opinions are important every day.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When children move into the home, they are given a child-friendly guide that explains important information in an easy way. Children can add their name and details about important people in their lives, such as their social worker or key worker. This helps them feel welcome and that they belong.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to share their ideas and help make decisions about the home. They go to regular house meetings where they can talk about things they like, things they are worried about and changes they would like. If children want extra support to share their views, they can speak to an advocate. This helps children feel respected and listened to.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help children learn important life skills and celebrate what they do well. Children can earn rewards for helping in the garden, keeping their rooms tidy and learning new skills. This helps them feel proud of themselves and more confident.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are happy, relaxed and comfortable. They spend time with staff and each other rather than staying in their bedrooms. This shows that they feel safe and settled. Children say they enjoy living in the home and would not change anything. Children speak kindly about the staff and say they enjoy spending time with the family cats, which help them feel happy and comforted.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is clean, welcoming and feels like a family home. Children can choose furniture, help with gardening and decorate their bedrooms. This allows them to express their interests and personality. As a result, children feel that the home belongs to them. Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 4 Children are doing well with their health and education and are making positive plans for the future. They attend important health appointments and take part in education. One child made big improvements in education because the registered manager worked hard to get them extra support. The manager arranged face-to-face tutoring, which helped the child to feel more confident and take their GCSE exams.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help children think about the future and prepare for adult life. The manager helps children apply for college places and look for jobs. One child recently got a part-time job, helping them gain experience and become more independent.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children, staff and families have positive and trusting relationships. Parents said staff have taken time to understand their children and have good communication with them. One parent said their child’s relationship with family members has improved since moving into the home. Another parent praised the support staff gave to help their child engage with education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Other professionals have also seen positive changes. One social worker said staff have helped a child become more confident and independent, helping them prepare for independence as they get older.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children feel cared for, listened to and valued. Children are making good progress. They are building confidence and independence. The children have strong relationships with the people who support them. They enjoy positive experiences and are being prepared well for the future.

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

Children stay safe because staff know them well and understand the risks they face. Staff help children make safe choices and learn how to keep themselves safe.

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

There have been 2 occasions when a child went missing from home. Staff acted quickly, followed the correct procedures and worked together to help the child return safely. This shows that staff take children’s safety seriously.

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

Since the new manager started, there have been no allegations in the home. This shows that staff have created a safe and caring environment where children feel protected.

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

Staff support children’s health needs well. For example, one child needs medicine every day, and staff make sure they receive it so they can stay healthy.

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

Children have strong and trusting relationships with staff. Because of this, children feel comfortable talking about worries and concerns. After concerns were identified about a child’s activity online, the child spoke openly with staff to share information. This enabled staff to make necessary safety checks. This has enabled the child to use the internet more safely. Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 5 Staff help children understand risks and learn from difficult situations. After an incident relating to family contact, staff spent time talking with and helping the child understand how to deal with these situations in the future and keep themselves safe. This support appears to have helped prevent further incidents.

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

Accidents and injuries are recorded well. Staff make sure children receive any medical help they need. One child had a history of self-harm before moving into the home. Staff have supported the child to reduce this behaviour, and there has only been one self- harm incident since the child moved in. Staff respond well and help the child learn safer ways to manage difficult feelings. These discussions have a positive effect. For example, the child agreed to ask staff for help when feeling stressed. On one occasion, instead of leaving the home late at night, the child asked staff to take them for a drive to help them calm down and staff supported them. This support is helping children manage their emotions safely.

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

There have been no complaints from children. Children are given chances to share their views and can make a complaint privately if they wish. They can use a QR code that sends information directly to the head office. This helps children feel confident that their views matter and that they will be listened to.

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

Children are supported by caring staff who help to keep them safe, understand risks and manage their emotions. Because of this, children feel secure, listened to and well protected.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager wants every child to do well and have the best chance to be happy, safe and successful. She makes sure staff know how to support children and gives them the help they need to do this well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager goes the extra mile to make children feel at home. For example, one child found it difficult to leave their dog behind when moving into the home. To help them settle, the manager supported the child to get a kitten. This helped the child feel happier and more comfortable.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff say the manager listens, supports them and makes them feel valued. They feel able to ask her for help whenever they need. Staff said the home has improved since she started. She has helped the team work together better and become more confident, making the home a calmer and happier place for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager makes sure staff receive the right training to meet children’s needs. Staff keep their training up to date and learn new skills when extra support is needed. They also have regular meetings to help them improve their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

A therapist visits the home every week. This gives children and staff someone to talk to if they need extra help or support. Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 6 The manager understands what the home does well and what could be even better. She makes important improvements, especially around keeping children safe. Since the manager started, there have been no allegations in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Before children move into the home, the manager carefully considers whether the home can meet their needs. Two children have recently moved in and were given plenty of support to help them settle. Both children are now making good progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager works hard to make sure children feel respected for who they are. She understands and values their cultures, backgrounds and identities. The manager links children with staff who have similar experiences. This helps children feel understood and accepted.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Because of the manager’s positive leadership and high expectations, children’s experiences have improved. She has created a warm, caring and supportive home where children feel safe, make good progress and look forward to the future. Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 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 for children’s home: 2819483 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Office 101, 46 Station Road, North Harrow, Harrow HA2 7SE

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Inspector

Kerry Meller-Rayment, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2819483 9 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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