Children's Home run by Care 2 Share 2 Ltd in Redbridge

Inspection report for children’s home: SC052946 1 SC052946 Registered provider: Care 2 Share 2 Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for five children who have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home was registered with Ofsted in 2003.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2018.

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Information about this children’s home

There were three children living in the home at the time of this inspection.

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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: 29 October 2024

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC052946 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/10/2024 Full Good 19/03/2024 Full Good 27/02/2023 Full Good 22/02/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC052946 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children benefit from living in a warm, welcoming and well-maintained home that provides a nurturing and family-like environment. The home is spacious and furnished to a good standard. Children have the freedom to personalise their bedrooms, which ensures that their living space reflects their individuality and preferences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide a caring home where children’s views are sought, acknowledged and understood. They arrange activities that the children are interested in, and as a result, children are able to participate in a range of activities that they enjoy.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Not all of the children are currently attending full-time education. However, staff maintain strong and effective links with children’s education providers and ensure that alternative learning opportunities are provided to enable the children to make progress. This approach ensures that children are supported in their education and develop a positive outlook towards learning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to keep in touch with and see people who are important to them. Staff have formed good relationships with the children’s family members. This helps children to maintain their sense of identity and to enjoy meaningful relationships with the significant people in their lives.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children experience positive and well-supported moves when it is time to leave the home. Staff take the time to ensure that children feel valued and cared for throughout the process. Since the last inspection, 10 children have moved on from the home. In all instances, the children received high levels of support to help them to return successfully to their families or to move into their new accommodation.

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

Children live in a safe environment where risks are known and understood. Individual risk assessments are thorough and there are clear strategies to help staff manage children’s risks. Risk assessments are regularly reviewed. They are also discussed with the children during key-work sessions, providing an opportunity for children to learn how to keep themselves safe; this also ensures that staff are up to date with the children’s current risks.

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

Staff work with children to help them have a better understanding of their individual vulnerabilities and how to manage them. Key-work sessions are planned and purposeful, enabling a focus on particular aspects of behaviour if required. This approach ensures that children are helped to understand and navigate the challenges that they face and to reflect on their actions, choices and behaviours. Inspection report for children’s home: SC052946 4 Children’s wishes and feelings are regularly sought, and are valued. Staff use both planned and informal conversations to gather children’s views. Children receive timely feedback, which helps them to feel heard, valued and involved in decision-making.

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

The extremely positive relationships between the staff and the children have helped them to avoid any physical interventions since the previous inspection. Staff help children to reflect on their behaviours and to identify their own reparative actions to reduce negative consequences. The children are learning to recognise and manage their own behaviours effectively.

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

There has been an increase in incidents of children going missing from the home since the last inspection. However, when children do go missing, staff know what action to take. They follow missing-from-home protocols and actively search for children to help them return home safely. When children return, they receive a warm welcome and appropriate support. There are clear systems in place to manage and reduce the risk of children going missing. Staff respond appropriately and follow established procedures to ensure children’s safety. These responses are clearly documented in each child’s plan, which provides a structured approach to safeguarding.

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

Children generally understand how to raise concerns and complaints. However, one complaint made by a child to a professional was not documented, and the correct complaints process was not followed. This oversight means that the child’s voice was not properly recorded or addressed, potentially undermining their trust in the complaints process.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led by an enthusiastic and committed manager, supported by an equally committed deputy manager; they demonstrate dedication to the children and to the staff team. The manager is approachable and consistently available, overseeing a well- organised and smooth-running home. She is committed to improving outcomes for children and ensuring that the home provides a warm, welcoming and supportive environment.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff speak positively about the leadership team members, highlighting their knowledge of the children’s care needs and the associated risk management strategies. Staff say that they feel well supported in their roles and appreciate the guidance and encouragement that they receive. Staff’s enthusiasm and dedication to the children are evident, and they demonstrate genuine care and passion for their work.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular supervision discussions, team meetings and professional development opportunities. The leadership team provides both support and challenge to ensure continuous improvement in practice. The emotional impact of the work is well recognised, with staff well-being receiving priority, contributing to a positive and resilient team culture. Inspection report for children’s home: SC052946 5 Staff are very knowledgeable about their roles and demonstrate a passion for ensuring that children fulfil their potential. Staff work together as a team to ensure that children receive seamless care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home has a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement. The manager regularly reviews practice and identifies areas for development, ensuring that children receive high-quality care. Staff are encouraged to continuously reflect on and develop their practice. This proactive approach ensures that the home remains a safe, nurturing and beneficial environment for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

This strong leadership team ensures that children receive high-quality care in a caring and stable environment. By fostering a culture of professional development, open communication and reflective practice, the leadership team continues to drive positive change and ensure the best possible outcomes for children. Inspection report for children’s home: SC052946 6

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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

Subject to paragraph (6), the registered person must establish a procedure for considering complaints made by or on behalf of children.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that a record is made of any complaint, the action taken in response, and the outcome of any investigation. (Regulation 39 (1) (3)) 31 December 2025

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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: SC052946 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 46 The Ridgeway, North Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 7QN

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Mehnaaz Chaudhary

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Inspector

Sadia Akhtar, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC052946 8 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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