Children's home run by Care2rise Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2748594 1 Registered provider: Care2Rise Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned and provides care for up to two children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in November 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home.

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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: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2748594 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is making good progress since moving to the home. For example, they have developed their personal care skills and independent living skills, such as vacuuming and doing their own laundry, and they have improved how they communicate with staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child had a positive experience moving into the home. Before the child moved in, they met the manager in person and had the opportunity to have a virtual tour of the home and interviews with staff. This helped the child to settle and reduced their anxieties before moving in.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is not engaging in education. However, the registered manager has escalated concerns with the virtual school and is making referrals to colleges to ensure that the child’s educational needs are met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has access to a wide range of activities in the home and the community. Activities in the community include bowling, going to the cinema and on trips to museums and central London. However, the child does not always engage in these activities. Staff have been creative to identify activities in the home, such as baking cakes, an Easter egg hunt and making pancakes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is a warm and nurturing environment. The child’s bedroom is personalised and suitably furnished. However, there are some holes in the bedroom wall and cracks in the front external door that need repair and detract from the homely environment.

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

Staff understand the child’s risks and vulnerabilities, which helps to keep the child safe. Risk assessments are kept up to date and include appropriate strategies to help staff to manage and reduce the risks to the child.

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

Discussions with the child focus on their individual needs and are in line with their plans. Staff use information about the child to plan effectively on a day-to-day basis. This helps the child to receive appropriate help and support to manage their behaviour and feelings.

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

The child benefits from high staffing levels and there are clear behaviour support plans to support their needs. Staff support the child to understand boundaries and routines. Incidents are well managed by staff and there is appropriate management oversight. The child is supported to maintain relationships with the people who are important to them. The child is supported to maintain family links. They have family visit them at the home and spend time with them outside of the home.

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

Physical restraint is rarely used in this home. If it is used, the relevant professionals are informed. The child is given the opportunity to debrief following the incident to ensure Inspection report for children’s home: 2748594 3 that the child is safe and understands the reasons why physical intervention was necessary.

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

Staff have a clear understanding and knowledge of the safeguarding and whistle-blowing guidance. The child says that they feel safe and supported by staff. The child said that if they have any worries, they can speak to the registered manager.

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

The recruitment process is thorough and safe. Leaders and managers obtain explanations about changes of addresses and carry out assessments following safeguarding checks. This ensures that only adults who are safe to work with children are employed in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers know the child well. The registered manager and the staff team put a lot of energy into providing a nurturing and safe environment. The child said, ‘The home is 10 out 10 because staff listen and are non-judgemental.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff spoken to said that they feel supported. The staff team benefits from regular supervision, team meetings and training. Staff receive reflective workshops, which enhances their learning and skills to meet the needs of the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers respond swiftly to newly identified risks posed to the child. Staff and managers work well with the child’s professional networks to implement effective strategies to reduce risk and support them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers work proactively with other professionals and build positive relationships with families. Communication with professionals and parents is good and they receive regular updates about the progress and experiences of the child. The feedback from professionals and parents is positive. One social worker said, ‘This is the best home to look after my child. The manager and staff are extremely competent. The communication is good.’ Inspection report for children’s home: 2748594 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that repairs to all areas of the home’s interior, including the children’s bedrooms, continue to be addressed promptly. This will help to ensure that the home offers a nurturing and welcoming environment. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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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: 2748594 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 118a Barking Road, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1EN

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Inspector

Melvin Davies, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2748594 6 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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