Children's home run by Green White Health And Care Services Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2841070 1 Registered provider: Green White Health And Care Services Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home provides care for up to 3 children aged between 10 and 17 years who experience social and emotional and low-level mental health difficulties. Two children were living at the home at the time of this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2025 when the home opened.

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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: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2841070 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the home opened, 3 children have moved in. One child has moved on from the home. Two children were living at the home at the time of this inspection and spoke with the inspector.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is spacious, well maintained and provides a warm, homely environment. Children’s bedrooms are well equipped and personalised, including aspirational wall art chosen by one child. There is a large garden with outdoor play apparatus, which offers space for activity and supports children’s wellbeing.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff know children well and show positive, caring interactions. Engagement is calm and nurturing, creating a comfortable atmosphere. A parent said they are ‘One hundred percent happy with the care their child receives and that [name of child] couldn’t be in a better place.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is a priority in this home. All of the children attend suitable education provisions, and staff advocate strongly on their behalf. Children have ambitious education plans tailored to their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s views are actively sought and acted upon. Weekly house meetings include a ‘you said, we did’ section to show how suggestions have been implemented. Children also have access to the recording system staff use, which enables them to record their wishes and feelings independently. This helps children to feel part of the day-to-day running of the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s hobbies and interests are encouraged and supported. Staff take an active interest in children and promote purposeful weekend activities that reflect the children’s choices. Staff also work proactively to maintain family relationships, working with the team around each child to plan meaningful visits, including arrangements for Christmas.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s moves into the home are carefully planned. Staff review plans to consider the impact of children living together and inform children of any changes to who they will live with. On arrival, children receive a welcome basket, helping them feel comfortable. However, the children’s guide does not clearly explain what daily life in the home is like, which can create uncertainty prior to children moving in.

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

Staff know the children well. They understand children’s strengths and vulnerabilities. Risk assessments are detailed and reviewed regularly. Identified risks and strategies are clearly recorded. This helps staff to work consistently with children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2841070 3 Staff are very proud of the children’s accomplishments. They hold high aspirations for the children. As a result, the culture of the home is to support and motivate children to achieve.

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

When children go missing, staff respond promptly and follow agreed protocols, including searching and notifying the police. On return, staff are warm and curious, balancing respect for the child’s need for space with showing care for their wellbeing. Incidents have reduced from children’s starting points, demonstrating that staff understand triggers and implement preventative measures effectively.

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

Records are written in non-child-blaming language, and children are consistently offered praise and encouragement. Care plans are completed collaboratively with children, ensuring their views are included.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by a permanent, qualified registered manager. The responsible individual and other leaders in the home are actively engaged in children’s lives and know the children well.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is ambitious and has clear plans for the development of the home. Within the first six months, they have reflected on practice, evaluated systems and revised procedures and protocols to strengthen the service.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers are child-focused and demonstrate a clear understanding of the children’s needs. They maintain positive relationships with the children and ensure that care is tailored to individual circumstances. Staff report that managers are supportive, approachable and available. They feel listened to and able to raise any worries or concerns, which contributes to a sense of safety and trust within the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The induction and training matrix is clear, and staff are offered a strong range of training opportunities. Supervision records are detailed and demonstrate that staff wellbeing is a priority. Supervisions are child-focused and include ongoing discussions about professional development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Communication between managers and professionals is exceptionally good. Children benefit from the manager’s approach to close, multi-agency working. One professional said, ‘The communication is excellent,’ and another said, ‘They are invested and keen; managers speak up at meetings for the best interests of children.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

When concerns about staff have arisen, leaders and managers have acted swiftly and appropriately to address them. This includes team training and development plans to strengthen practice. However, a review of agency staff files identified shortfalls in safe recruitment practice: references had not been fully explored, and the references on file did not provide sufficient information. Inspection report for children’s home: 2841070 4

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the children’s guide helps children to understand what the day-to-day routines of the home are. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 25, paragraph 4.22)  The registered person should maintain good employment practice. They must ensure that recruitment of staff safeguards children and minimises potential risks to them. Agency staff files need to meet the requirements of schedule 2 checks. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.1)

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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: 2841070 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Green White Health And Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lynden Property Co Ltd, Unit 3, 47 Knightsdale Road, Ipswich IP1 4JJ

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Inspector

Sallie Bloomfield, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2841070 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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