Children's home run by Evoke Care Group Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2628734 1 Registered provider: Evoke Care Group Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home registered with Ofsted in November 2023 and is privately owned. It provides care for up to five children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager in post since May 2024.

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Inspection date: 25 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 25 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: 2628734 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

During the inspection, the inspector spoke with two children.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have addressed concerns raised at the last inspection. Three of the four requirements have been met.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have positive relationships with staff and each other. They are comfortable in their home environment. They can have open conversations with staff, who provide them with emotional support.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff ensure that children’s health needs are met. They are proactive in promoting good personal hygiene and supporting children to attend health appointments. When children are reluctant to attend, staff are effective in encouraging them to do so.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s wishes and views are heard. Staff involve them in their care plans and hold weekly house meetings that are well attended, where children express their views on different aspects of life in the home. Staff respond to children’s requests where they can. For example, one child was provided with a mobile phone stand and a go-karting experience.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff promote children’s independence and discussions to support their future. Plans to help children move towards adulthood are firmly in place.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s risk assessments are detailed, demonstrating an understanding of children’s vulnerabilities and how risks can be safely managed. Staff have meaningful discussions with children about their safety and well-being. The risks for the three children who live in the home have decreased since they moved in.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff follow the missing-from-home procedures when children go missing. Staff fill out the home’s missing-from-home records, although the information recorded is very limited.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers make appropriate referrals to the local authority designated officer and take swift action when there are concerns about staff practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff feel well supported. They receive regular supervision and relevant training.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders have attempted to recruit a registered manager, but the home has not had one in post since May 2024. Leaders have minimised some of the impact by recruiting two deputy managers, and the responsible individual remains heavily involved in the management of the home. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2628734 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/05/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2628734 4

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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 provider must appoint a person to manage the children’s home if—

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Requirement Due date

there is no registered manager in respect of the home; and

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Requirement Due date

is not, or does not intend to be, in day-to-day charge of the home. (Regulation 27 (1)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)) 6 June 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff are familiar with the home’s policies on record-keeping and understand the importance of careful, accurate, objective and clear recording. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.4) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2628734 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Evoke Care Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ

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Inspector

Jo Mitchell, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2628734 6 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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