Kingsley House

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (Girls)

Registered: 2005
Registered Places: 6
DfE Education: Yes
Assessment/Therapy: Yes
Step Down Placements: Yes
Staff Ratio: 4:6

Kingsley House - A 'Good' Children's Home

What Ofsted say:

"There have been significant changes to the leadership and staffing structure at the home since the last inspection. The manager and staff have worked closely together to create a more stable and consistent environment, which has had a positive impact on the child.

The child is now benefiting from good quality, nurturing care delivered by a team of dedicated staff. As a result, there has been noticeable progress in the child’s emotional well-being and positive behaviour, and increasing levels of trust in staff. The child has also shown the beginnings of improvements to their engagement in education and outof-school learning opportunities.

Under the leadership of the new manager, staff are developing their understanding of trauma-informed ways of working. Enhanced training has equipped staff with a deeper understanding of the effects of early adverse childhood experiences. This has led to a more informed and compassionate approach to care. Staff speak confidently about the child’s needs and progress, demonstrating a strong commitment to the child’s growth and development.

Staff create clear and meaningful care and support plans for the child. This has enabled the child to better understand their own personal goals and achievements. While the child’s voice is represented in care planning, staff recognise that this could be enhanced and improved still further. Staff are currently reviewing care planning systems to seek out ways to amplify the child’s voice, fostering a sense of ownership and motivation for the child in their own journey. The team works collaboratively, aligning their efforts with the child’s needs and aspirations, as well as with input from external professionals.

Feedback from the child’s placing social worker is positive, highlighting the quality of care and the effectiveness of the support provided. Staff compile regular progress reports and communicate well with other professionals."

Ofsted Inspection - October 2025 - Full report available by request

Residential Care

Kingsley House cares for girls who have experienced many difficulties in early life. These could include multiple placement breakdowns such as foster placements, children’s homes and for those who for various reasons have had to leave the family home. The staff team will provide the girls with the consistency and structure required to ensure they develop healthy and positive relationships. They will learn to build appropriate relationships with peers and sustain them by experiencing a warm and welcoming environment.

The home is located in central Deal and is close to amenities such as shops, train station and parks. The environment will allow the young people placed there to experience a charming small-town lifestyle but make use of the many clubs and activities situated around the local area.

The staff are trained to deliver individualised care to a very high standard based on identified presenting needs. They will ensure that the young people are introduced to positive and trusting relationship building, coupled with positive role modelling at all times. On going training and development ensure that the staff team working in the home are appropriately equipped and educated with both practise and legislation.

Education

The home is directly affiliated to both our DfE registered, specialist SEMH schools: The Davenport Primary School and The Old Priory Secondary School.

The respective school and the home work in close partnership to ensure continuity in respect of learning support, achieving developmental goals and behaviour management.

The Davenport School (Key Stage 2: 7-11yrs) offers a differentiated curriculum in order to meet the individual learning needs of each young person. The school operates with small group settings where children are closely supported and supervised by a qualified teacher and learning support assistants.

The Old Priory School (Key Stages 3 & 4: 11 – 16yrs) offers the national curriculum allowing for GCSE study in essential subject areas, alongside alternative, differentiated curriculums, including ASDAN and City & Guilds NPTC vocational awards, both of which lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

Education Services - Detailed Information

Assessment & Therapy

Children and young people residing in our care have access to a range of assessment and therapy services including:

Psychological Assessment
Psychotherapy
Systemic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Speech & Language Therapy
Equine Therapy
Music Therapy
Drama Therapy
Art Therapy
Play Therapy

All therapy referrals are overseen by the organisation’s dedicated Therapy Services Manager in consultation with the allocated social worker and other key stakeholders as appropriate.

Our assessment and therapy services are an inclusive element of our residential care provision and attract no additional funding requirement.

Assessment & Therapy Services - Detailed Information

Health Support

In addition to our therapy services and panel of consultants, each of our homes have direct access to a health promotions worker and, in the event of any significant health concerns arising, oversight from a registered, dual diagnosis nurse. This ensures effective, professional guidance in respect of health profiling, together with the immediate and ongoing health needs of each individual child and young person placed in our care.

Statement of Purpose

Kingsley House | Statement of Purpose
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