Children's Home run by SV Care Services Limited in Havering

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2720618 1 Registered provider: SV Care Services 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 registered with Ofsted in February 2023 and is privately run. It provides care for up to 3 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, 3 children were living at the home.

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Inspection date: 4 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 4 March 2026

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, 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: 2720618 2

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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

Since the last inspection, one child has moved out of the home and returned to live with their family. Two children have moved into the home. Leaders and managers have strengthened the referral process to help children move into the home in a planned and supportive way. Staff visit children in their current homes before they move in and introduce them to the children already living at the home. Staff use a buddy system and shared activities to help children settle and begin to build relationships.

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Findings from the inspection

Children know the staff well and are comfortable in their home environment. Staffing levels are sufficient to meet the children’s needs and the team is stable, meaning children receive consistent care. The registered manager and deputy manager have built positive relationships with the children and provide clear oversight of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

All 3 children living at the home have experienced disruption to their education. Staff work with professionals to secure suitable education opportunities. Two children now have school placements and are preparing to begin attending. One child has completed work experience and is now exploring apprenticeship opportunities.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s support plans and risk assessments are detailed and provide staff with clear guidance. These documents are written in a child-focused way. Staff encourage children to read and contribute to their plans. Staff update risk assessments following incidents to ensure they reflect children’s current needs. Staff work collaboratively with other professionals, including social workers and the police.

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Findings from the inspection

The move towards a more therapeutic approach across the home and wider organisation has progressed since the last inspection. The use of safe holds has reduced. Staff complete training in relationship-based practice and de-escalation. The registered manager models this approach and supports staff through regular supervision and discussions about practice.

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Findings from the inspection

The qualified registered manager is supported by an experienced deputy manager and 3 senior members of staff. Communication across the leadership team has improved. During monthly meetings they review safeguarding and areas to strengthen practice.

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Findings from the inspection

The requirements and recommendation made at the last inspection have been met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2720618 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/07/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 09/04/2024 Full Good 06/06/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2720618 4

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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 Street, First Floor, London W1W 7LT

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Inspector

Matilda Clode, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2720618 5 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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