Children's home run by SV Care Services Limited

Inspection report for children's home: 2649767 1 Registered provider: SV Care Services Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This privately run children's home provides care for up to three children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home registered with Ofsted in January 2022. The qualified manager registered with Ofsted in August 2025.

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Information about this children's home

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

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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: 10 September 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: 2649767 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/09/2024 Full Good 06/02/2024 Full Good 28/09/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2649767 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are settled, happy and make good progress. Two children have been living at the home for over a year and one child for nearly two years, demonstrating the stability the home provides. Children know the staff well and confide in them about their worries. Together, they think about how to tackle any difficulties that may arise.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The consistency of care offered by staff and the embedding of a new therapeutic model is having a positive impact. There has been a marked reduction in incidents of concern, and children's emotional regulation and resilience have improved. Staff ensure that children's health needs are met and, when needed, advocate for children to access specialist services.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is prioritised by staff who advocate effectively to ensure that each child accesses learning. As a result, one child who previously experienced significant disruption to their education is now enrolled in sixth form and is undertaking three A levels. Another child is engaging positively in their college programme. Staff are actively pursuing an appropriate school placement for a third child, who is currently receiving tuition in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy positive experiences, including holidays abroad, outings in the local community and celebratory meals out for birthdays. One child has recently started to attend the Army Cadets. Children have formed meaningful friendships with children who live in another of the provider's homes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff value children's feedback. Children's views influence decision-making in their home and inform their future plans. Children are well prepared for adulthood. Independence work is well established, with children supported in maintaining routines and budgeting.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure that children who live at a distance from their home area remain well connected with their family, friends and social workers. One child visits family overseas and spoke proudly of their confidence in travelling independently.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Over the past year, several updates have been made to the property, including building work in the children's bedrooms. A new kitchen is being installed, which has resulted in some temporary disruption. The children are pleased with the improvements and have been involved in aspects of the design decisions. Preparation for Christmas is underway, with a beautifully decorated tree in place and children compiling their Christmas lists.

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

Staff have a good understanding of risks for children and respond promptly and effectively to safeguarding concerns. Staff are well trained and supported. They express Inspection report for children's home: 2649767 4 confidence in managing the children's needs and challenges. Staff retention is strong, and this stability contributes significantly to the children's progress and sense of safety.

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

Staff are professionally curious and create a culture of openness. Emerging concerns for children are identified and acted on at the earliest opportunity.

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

Staff implement predictable boundaries for children. Staff work hard to try to support children with consistency and by using therapeutic insight. The positive relationships children have with staff contribute to their well-being and feelings of security.

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

Staff are confident and equipped to manage incidents of self-harm. They have good guidance as children's risk assessments are robust and regularly reviewed by leaders and managers. Multi-agency working and careful consideration of children's histories and vulnerabilities is evident.

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

Staff are proactive and coordinated in their responses to incidents where children are missing from home. They follow clear procedures, maintain communication with children when possible, and ensure that relevant agencies and family members are notified promptly. Children's sense of safety has improved and the frequency of incidents where children are missing from home has reduced.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leadership and management arrangements have strengthened significantly since the last inspection. The registered manager provides clear, stable leadership. Together with the deputy manager and senior support workers, they create a supportive management presence.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Regular, reflective discussions during team meetings and supervision ensure that staff have consistent practice and a shared understanding of how to care for children. Leaders and managers address concerns swiftly and appropriately, using informal discussions, supervision or, when required, a formal disciplinary process.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff forge positive relationships with external professionals. Children's social workers provide consistently good feedback about the staff's communication, care planning and support for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The aspirational and child-focused leadership team has embedded a therapeutic model of care effectively. The praise and encouragement children receive contribute positively to their individual progress. Managers and staff are very proud of the children ' s success. Inspection report for children's home: 2649767 5

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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: 2649767 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: SV Care Services Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 85 Great Portland St, First Floor, London W1W 7LT

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Inspector

Matilda Clode, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2649767 7 regulates and inspects 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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