Children's Home run by Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd in Thurrock

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2637805 1 Registered provider: Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd

p.1

Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

p.1

Information about this children’s home

This home is owned by a small private organisation and provides care for up to four children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

p.1

Information about this children’s home

The previous registered manager left in July 2025. The current manager took up post in August 2025.

p.1

Information about this children’s home

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

p.1

Inspection date: 23 September 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

p.1

Inspection date: 23 September 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

p.1

Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

p.1

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: 2637805 2

p.1

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.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

At the time of this inspection, the child had been living at the home for just under a month. They are settling well but chose not to provide feedback during this inspection.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

There have been leadership changes since the last inspection. The new manager has applied to register with Ofsted. Managers have taken significant action to improve the home.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

The home has undergone considerable changes and provides a much warmer environment for children. Bedrooms and communal areas have been decorated, and new furniture and furnishings have been purchased, which creates a homely environment. The child is proud of their bedroom and how they have personalised it according to their tastes.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

The child’s move into the home was well planned and effective. Leaders assessed the suitability of the child based on potential vulnerabilities and staff’s ability to meet their needs. Leaders communicate well with the child’s wider network to ensure a smooth transition. The child’s social worker and parent say that this good partnership working has helped the child settle.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child with creative education plans. They spend quality time with the child and encourage them to be creative and do things they enjoy. Staff encourage the child to showcase their skills, such as cooking and baking. They ensure that the child is kept positively occupied while at home by providing various board games and puzzles. Staff encourage the child to help plan outings of their choice. The child has enjoyed go-karting, trips to parks and visiting London.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

The child is encouraged to express their wishes and feelings. Staff listen to the child, and the child knows how to raise any concerns.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

Staff understand and manage risk well. They keep the child safe and use effective communication to support them when they feel distressed. Consequently, there have been no incidents involving the child.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

Staff have regular and effective supervision. They receive all core training. As a result, staff say they feel well supported and motivated.

p.2

Findings from the inspection

The child was not provided with a copy of the home’s children’s guide when they first moved in. This means they may not have received appropriate information about the home, staff, and the rules and expectations. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2637805 3 The manager has not pursued the child’s placing authority to ensure that the home has a suitable written agreement for activities, holidays and educational responsibilities for the child. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2637805 4

p.2

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/04/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 09/04/2024 Full Good 20/09/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 20/06/2023 Full Inadequate Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2637805 5

p.4

Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that children’s relevant local authority plans are requested in a timely manner to ensure that there are clear delegated consents in place. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 26, paragraph 5.1)  The registered person should ensure that children have access to the children’s guide before or when they arrive at the home. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 24, paragraph 4.21) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2637805 6

p.5

Children’s home details

Registered provider: Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd

p.6

Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 1st Floor, Units 3 and 4, Cranmere Court, Lustleigh Close, Matford Business Park, Exeter EX2 8PW

p.6

Inspector

Dan Williams, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2637805 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.

p.6

Inspector

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspector

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspector

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspector

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7