Children's Home run by Emerald Training and Medical Staffing LTD in Greenwich

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2835923 1 Registered provider: Emerald Training and Medical Staffing Ltd

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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 up to 3 children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in June. The manager is suitably qualified.

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Information about this children's home

Date of last inspection: 22 October 2025

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children's home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, 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. Inspectors have 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: 2835923 2

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Findings from the inspection

Inspectors 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, there is a more robust approach to placement suitability. There is a more thorough assessment process in place to consider children moving into the home. The assessment includes consideration of all children's compatibility. This is informed by analysis of children's needs, strengths and potential risks. Children moving into the home benefit from transition arrangements that help them to settle in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children's risk assessments are comprehensive and detailed. Risk assessments also consider community factors that may impact behaviours and increase risks outside the home. Behaviour support plans clearly identify children's triggers and strategies to manage and respond to behaviour that increases risk and may be harmful to others. This is an improvement since the last inspection. Risk assessments are reviewed and updated monthly by the registered manager to ensure that they reflect emerging risk and needs.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has strengthened the home's procedures to ensure a consistent response when children return home after being missing from care or being away from the home without permission. This includes ensuring that staff proactively advocate for children to be offered an independent return home interview by the local authority.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have comprehensive, individualised care plans that identify their needs, goals and the actions required to help them achieve their potential. Plans are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that they are up to date and responsive to emerging need.

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Findings from the inspection

Purposeful conversations with children through key-work sessions help to support children to understand what acceptable behaviour is. This helps children to understand the potential consequences of harmful behaviour, including the impact on others. When children receive consequences, there is a clear record of the reason.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have opportunities to participate and engage in a range of activities outside of the home. Children are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms when they move into the home. One child commented that they felt well cared for and safe. Children live in a homely and nurturing environment that is warm and welcoming.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have addressed the shortfalls previously identified by Ofsted. They have responded effectively and in a timely manner to the requirements and recommendations set out in the October 2025 inspection report. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2835923 3 The recording of incidents and management oversight has improved.

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Findings from the inspection

No requirements or recommendations were raised at this inspection.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/10/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2835923 4

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Emerald Training and Medical Staffing Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 36 Ampleforth Road, London SE2 9BL

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Olabode Martins-Yedenu

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Inspector

Nicki Shaw, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2835923 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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