Children's Home run by Fairways Care (UK) Limited in Hampshire

Inspection report for children's home: 2551007 1 Registered provider: Fair Ways Community Benefit Society Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home is owned by a large charity and is registered to provide care for up to 6 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living in the home.

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Information about this children's home

The home currently does not have a registered manager. There is a home manager in place, who has applied for registration. The inspection was supported by the home manager.

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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

Date of last inspection: 28 October 2025

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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Enforcement action since last inspection:

There was a restriction of accommodation in place between 22 January 2026 and 12 June 2026. Inspection report for children's home: 2551007 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

28/10/2025 Full Good 24/03/2025 Full Good 20/03/2024 Full Good 20/09/2022 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children's home: 2551007 3

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Summary of findings

Children experience stable, nurturing and consistent care . Since the last full inspection, strong leadership has restored clear direction and improved oversight, resulting in a calmer and safer environment for children. Staff provide structured routines, warm interactions and personalised support, helping children make progress in their education, relationships and daily life. Safeguarding practice is effective, and children feel safe and listened to. The home is welcoming and well maintained. While advocacy work, supervision frequency and timely completion of mandatory training require improvement, the new manager has strengthened practice and stability. Children benefit from a consistent staff team and positive, family-like experiences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide children with positive daily experiences. They establish routines, set appropriate boundaries and spend meaningful time with the children. Children are encouraged to explore their interests and hobbies, and they enjoy a wide range of activities. Staff interactions are warm, respectful and attuned to each child's needs. Children confidently approach staff, knowing they will be listened to.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff adapt their communication and support to each child. They promote shared social time and family-like experiences, while recognising when children benefit from individual time. This balanced approach helps children feel understood and valued.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is actively promoted by staff, and children's attendance has significantly improved since moving to the home. Staff work closely with education providers and adapt learning arrangements to meet children's individual needs, ensuring children can engage meaningfully in their education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children's views, wishes and feelings are consistently sought and acted upon. Staff use creative methods to capture children's voices and make use of everyday interactions to understand how children feel. Children know their opinions matter and influence their daily experiences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Relationships in the home are positive and nurturing. Staff model kindness and respect, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Children are settled, happy and comfortable. Older children naturally support younger peers, contributing to a family-like environment.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The physical environment is welcoming and well maintained. Bedrooms are personalised, and shared spaces promote comfort and relaxation. Recent improvements, such as the addition of a trampoline, and plans to repurpose indoor spaces further enhance children's experiences. Inspection report for children's home: 2551007 4 The role of an advocate has not yet been fully explored with children, meaning they are not always able to make informed choices about this support. This is an area for development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff know children exceptionally well and deliver high-quality, child-centred care . Their passion and ambition for children's progress are evident, and children have made positive strides from their starting points.

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

Children are kept safe through effective safeguarding arrangements. Online safety is promoted through appropriate filters and restrictions. Accidents are minimal and reflective of normal childhood activity. When they occur, staff respond promptly, provide first aid and record incidents accurately.

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

Medication is managed safely. All staff are trained, and plans are being developed to support one child to begin self-medicating, promoting independence.

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

The stabilisation of the staff team has resulted in very few allegations or concerns. When children talk about their worries, the manager promptly investigates and shares the information with safeguarding partners. Children are kept informed throughout, and restorative work is completed when needed.

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

Door alarms are used overnight to promote safety. Children and social workers provide consent, and the need for alarms is regularly reviewed.

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

Children live harmoniously alongside each other. There are no bullying concerns, and minor disagreements are managed quickly and effectively by staff.

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

Although incidents and restrictive physical interventions remain high in number, the team has identified emerging patterns. They are working with the therapeutic hub within the organisation to develop consistent strategies aimed at reducing incidents over time.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children experience greater stability, warmth and consistency in the home following a period of turbulence. Previously, the lack of leadership and oversight created uncertainty for staff and children, and, at times, the environment felt unsafe. The introduction of an interim manager, followed by the appointment of a permanent manager, has improved oversight and brought clear direction and a calmer, more predictable atmosphere.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff describe the manager as present, approachable and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children. He has invested time in getting to know children personally, which means that children benefit from leaders who know them well. Inspection report for children's home: 2551007 5 Supervisions are detailed, but their frequency is inconsistent and does not always meet the home's expected timescales. Mandatory training is not consistently completed within required timeframes, and repeated reminders have not led to timely action.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings take place monthly and provide opportunities for reflection, shared learning and staff contribution. Staff feel their views are valued and that they play an active role in the development of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from professionals involved in children's lives has been limited due to the time of year, but what has been received is positive and highlights improvements since the change in leadership.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Children benefit from a consistent and sufficient staff team. When additional support is needed, the manager ensures this is sourced from within the organisation to maintain continuity and familiarity for children. Inspection report for children's home: 2551007 6

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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 registered person must ensure that all employees—

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Requirement Due date

undertake appropriate continuing professional development. (Regulation 33 (4)(a))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, they should ensure that staff complete any refresher training before the expiration date. 26 October 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that children are provided with the opportunity to explore the option of an independent advocate to advise them and ensure they have the support needed to express their views, wishes and feelings about their care and lives. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 23, paragraph 4.16)  The registered person should ensure that there is consistency in supervision recording, in particular ensuring that all supervision records make note of the supervision outcomes. ('Guide to the Children's Home Regulations, including the quality standards', page 61 paragraph 13.4)

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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: 2551007 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Fair Ways Community Benefit Society

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Fair Ways, Building 1000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 3EN

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Inspector

Vicki Horton, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2551007 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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