Children's Home run by Care2rise Ltd in Croydon

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2754809 1 Registered provider: Care2Rise Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately owned children’s home. The home provides care for up to three children aged 10 to 17 with social and emotional difficulties, providing medium- to long-term care on a planned basis.

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Information about this children’s home

The home was registered with Ofsted in December 2023. The manager was registered at the same time.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, there were no children were living at the home.

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Inspection date: 6 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 6 March 2025

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. The inspector has 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: 2754809 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

Since the last full inspection in June 2024, three children have moved out of the home. At the time of the assurance visit, no children were living at the home. The registered manager and senior leadership team have implemented an action plan to address the shortfalls reported on in the previous inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The home has been refurbished. The home has been redecorated and now has a warm, cosy feel. Children’s bedrooms are decorated and have new furniture. Bedrooms are ready to be personalised when children move into their new bedrooms.

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Findings from the inspection

When children have been admitted to the home, clear care plans have been created. Placement planning meetings ensure that staff have all the relevant information required to meet the immediate needs of children coming to live at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s views are valued. Children are supported to participate in meetings and are actively involved in their care planning.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported to attend education. Where an education provision has not been readily available, staff have moved swiftly to identify education support. Children have made progress in their educational attainment.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are registered with all relevant healthcare providers. They are supported to attend appointments, and they have regular health reviews. Staff ensure that children have access to specialist health services when this is needed to meet their health needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Risks to children, including those in the community, are well identified and responded to. Children have clear, concise individual risk assessments that identify any possible risks.

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Findings from the inspection

Management oversight and review are evident when any serious or significant incidents occur. Targeted actions are identified and completed and updates to children’s plans are enacted.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have access to mandatory training and specialist training, which supports them to manage the complex needs of children. However, there continue to be gaps in the training records for some staff.

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Findings from the inspection

The senior leadership team uses a lessons learned approach when placements end. This supports them to understand and reflect on the reasons why a placement ended and how as a consequence they can further develop the service to better support children in the future. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2754809 3 Staff are supported in their role. Staff receive regular supervision and therapeutic support. Staff have opportunities to look at a range of areas during the supervision, including current research findings, developing reflective practice and the impact of key-work sessions with children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager completes an impact assessment and a detailed suitability analysis when children are being considered for placement at the home. Clear plans are identified in conjunction with other agencies working with children before their admission.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have worked diligently to address the shortfalls previously identified that resulted in a requires improvement judgement. This assurance visit has identified that tangible, visible progress has been made to address these. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2754809 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2754809 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff are appropriately trained and maintain the training and development of staff in the home. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.11) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2754809 6

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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

Helen Daniel, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2754809 7 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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