Children's home run by Children of the Mangrove Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 1 Registered provider: Children Of The Mangrove Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home was registered with Ofsted in November 2019 and is privately owned. It provides care for up to two children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager since 24 February 2025. The current manager has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

The inspector was aware during this inspection that serious child protection allegations were being investigated by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate allegations of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response to the allegations were considered alongside other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform the inspector’s judgements.

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Inspection date: 3 December 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, Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 2 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: 2552579 3

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Findings from the inspection

This assurance inspection was conducted to address specific concerns about the management of the home and poor safeguarding practice.

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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

Three children have been living in the home since the last inspection. Two of the children have since returned to live with family members, following good progress made in the home. Currently, one child lives in the home, and they were observed to interact well with the managers and staff. Children are encouraged to express their views and feelings and to be part of their own care planning.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers work well with children’s professional networks. Feedback from placing authorities is positive regarding the quality of care provided and the communication from staff. There is a shared approach from all professionals to provide children with good-quality care and support.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers report safeguarding concerns promptly to the relevant agencies and take effective action to ensure that children are safeguarded. Two staff members interviewed at this inspection showed appropriate safeguarding knowledge and knew how to escalate concerns both internally and externally. Staff have completed relevant training to understand the needs of the children in their care and have regular, reflective meetings with an external consultant to help them understand children’s trauma and experiences.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are alert to risks and know the children’s vulnerabilities well. They work with other professionals, including social workers and the police, to discuss potential risks and safety plans. Managers and staff follow up actions from incidents to understand what is happening and work to reduce risks. However, on one occasion, a child was able to leave the home despite being supervised by two staff members. Leaders and managers responded to concerns appropriately and learned from this incident to change the practice in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Incidents of children going missing from the home are managed well. Staff are proactive and maintain contact with the relevant professionals. Staff look for children in the local area and keep the appropriate agencies informed. Incidents are reviewed, staff debriefs are completed and risk assessments are updated. Staff request independent return home interviews from placing authorities and talk to children about risks. This provides an opportunity to gather important information to manage and reduce risks.

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Findings from the inspection

Generally, leaders and managers report significant incidents to the regulator as required. However, there have been three incidents that, despite good management and consultation with the local authority designated officer, were not notified to the Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 4 regulator. The failure to report these serious incident is a breach in regulation and compromises the regulator’s oversight.

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Findings from the inspection

Overall, the home’s physical environment is maintained to a good standard. The home is spacious. The child living in the home has personalised their bedroom to reflect their individuality and staff help them to keep it clean. However, there were two broken glass windows at the time of inspection, including one in the child’s bedroom. This does not provide a safe or comfortable environment for children.

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Findings from the inspection

The provider has met one requirement raised at the last inspection and the manager has submitted their application to register. One requirement and two recommendations were not reviewed at this inspection and have been restated.

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Findings from the inspection

Two new requirements have been raised as a result of this assurance inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 5

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/05/2025 Full Good 19/06/2024 Full Good 07/02/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 13/09/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 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

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (3)(d))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that they have proof of identity for staff that includes a recent photo and that all gaps in employment are explored.

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was not reviewed at this inspection and is restated. 30 January 2026

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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Requirement Due date

have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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Requirement Due date

take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(iii)(vi))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that all staff fully understand their roles and responsibilities when 30 January 2026 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 7 protecting children from harm and ensure that the level of supervision for children is always adhered to.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(c)(e)) 30 January 2026

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the home is a nurturing and supportive environment that meets children’s needs. This specifically relates to ensuring that the two glass windows are promptly replaced. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 15, paragraph 3.9)  The registered person should ensure that staff in their probationary period receive supervision at the frequency set out in the home’s statement of purpose. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 61, paragraph 13.2) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Children Of The Mangrove Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Chester House, Fulham Green, 81-83 Fulham High Street, London SW6 3JA

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Knowlton Crichlow

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Inspector

Dorothy Thompstone, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2552579 9 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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