Children's Home run by Satash Community Care Project Limited in Thurrock

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC462450 1 SC462450

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Registered provider: Satash Community Care Project 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 privately owned and provides care and support for up to 3 children with learning and physical disabilities.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2025.

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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. 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: SC462450 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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Findings from the inspection

Two children were living at the home at the time of inspection. Both children contributed to the inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported by intuitive staff who understand their individual needs. Interactions between the children and staff are warm and receptive. Staff thoughtfully celebrate children's achievements. These positive relationships have contributed to the children's security and support their stability.

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Findings from the inspection

Children enjoy a range of enjoyable activities at the home and in the wider community. These include trips to splash parks, swimming, trampolining and sensory play. These activities support children to have enjoyable memories and shared experiences.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff use personalised responses that help children to feel reassured if they are upset. Managers review each incident in detail to identify any patterns to the children's behaviours and identify creative strategies. For one child the support of changes to the environment has helped them to remain safe during times of distress. Worries about the children and their behaviours are discussed by the team with the children's relevant professionals. Managers and staff use initiative approaches to help children feel calm and safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff encourage children to make choices about their care including activities and meals they would like to eat. This supports children's views to be heard and actioned.

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Findings from the inspection

Staffing levels are high and children are constantly supervised due to their individual needs. Staff understand children's vulnerabilities and take effective action to keep them safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are well trained in effective safeguarding practice. They are clear about their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children and are aware of the children's additional vulnerabilities. Leader's and managers make appropriate referrals to the local authority designated officer when necessary and inform the relevant professionals when concerns are identified. When concerns arise, leaders undertake detailed investigations and share findings transparently. This approach safeguards children.

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Findings from the inspection

Some children have complex health needs. Staff have responded well when children have needed support to manage their health conditions. Staff work closely with health professionals to ensure children receive the required health support they need. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC462450 3 The manager and staff are an established team. This provides consistency to children. Team meetings support staff to reflect on their practice and discuss the children's needs. Following these meetings, new strategies are implemented by staff. This helps to improve the quality of care provided to the children

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have met the requirement raised at the last inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Overall, the home is welcoming and stimulating. Children's bedrooms reflect their unique personalities. However, there are areas of the home that require updating to ensure it is less institutional.

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Recent inspection history

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC462450 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/04/2026 Full Good 20/01/2026 Full Inadequate 05/11/2024 Full Good 14/11/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC462450 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the home maintains a homely rather than 'institutional' impression. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 15 paragraph 3.9) Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC462450 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Satash Community Care Project Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 25 Balham High Road, London SW12 9AL

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Thanaletchmi Loganathan

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Inspector

Syvanna Matthew, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC462450 7 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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