Children's Home run by ANKH-A Ltd in Luton

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2784900 1 Registered provider: ANKH-A 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 is privately operated and provides care for up to 3 children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, no children were living at the home. There have been no children living at the home since April 2025.

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager since May 2025.

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Inspection date: 9 March 2026

Judgement at last inspection: inadequate

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Inspection date: 9 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: 2784900 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. Manager have worked hard to develop staffs knowledge in readiness for a child moving in. Safeguarding runs throughout this work, which has helped staff to understand how safeguarding is an intrinsic part of their roles. Staff can articulate how this work has changed their thought processes to help them better understand children who have experienced trauma. Staff said that, as a result, they feel better equipped to build positive relationships with children.

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Findings from the inspection

Three family members are working together at the home. A risk assessment is in place to acknowledge potential conflicts of interest. This is important as one is the interim manager. The deputy manager is aware of how to respond to any allegations involving the other 2 family members and will review incidents involving these staff to avoid any conflict of interest.

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Findings from the inspection

Team meetings are used as forums to train and empower staff. Staff are given tasks and are accountable for seeing these through. For example, staff have written presentations on 2 important topics. The work shows staff’s willingness to further their own knowledge. Managers have provided training in leadership and management and how staff can relate this to day-to-day practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Managers have sought feedback from the team and used this to develop the service. This includes implementing a communications strategy. To continue embedding this, training has taken place that involves staff activities. This process ensures staff are fully involved in service development, which gives them a sense of ownership of this process.

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Findings from the inspection

Supervision sessions are regular. They build on information shared in team meetings. Safeguarding is a standing agenda item, and staff are provided with scenarios to discuss how they would respond. Reflective discussions take place with staff when needed. These sessions reinforce with individual staff members the importance of safeguarding.

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Findings from the inspection

Managers have devised a competency framework for staff. This is used for staff at the end of probation. This framework explores current knowledge and understanding. The initial use is for staff to evaluate their own competency, allowing managers to assess their understanding of their roles. Currently, all staff are working through their initial competency assessments. From this assessment, targets are created and transferred to appraisals. This process enables goals to be set that align with role expectations and the organisation’s corporate values.

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Findings from the inspection

Regular audits are carried out by the responsible individual. These have successfully identified potential issues such as recruitment information and the quality of supervision minutes. These issues have both been addressed. This means the audits Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2784900 3 are relevant and provide an objective, structured check, directing managers towards solutions.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff training is a strength. The responsible individual has continued with the in- house training schedule. This is made up of several bespoke training courses that specifically meet the knowledge needs of staff, including emotional coaching and 6 sessions on trauma-informed practice. This work is supported by learning workshops and discussions in team meetings. This ensures that staff are provided with the necessary skills to work with children in a therapeutic way.

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Findings from the inspection

Managers have reviewed and updated several documents. The workforce development plan includes details of the learning pathway for staff. The children’s guide highlights the boundaries in relation to mobile phones and internet safety. This means children and local authorities are aware of the approach before children move in.

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Findings from the inspection

The managers have sought to involve the staff team during this period of service development. Managers have encouraged staff to hold them to account. This has led to a stable team of staff who are keen to learn and improve. They are committed to moving forward and driving up standards.

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Findings from the inspection

The interim manager has ensured that the home’s statement of purpose is updated and sent to Ofsted in a timely manner. This means that Ofsted has clear information about the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager left the home in May 2025. A new manager was recruited in November 2025, however, they resigned at the end of December 2025. While the organisation continues to recruit, a director is the interim manager. She has not submitted an application to register with Ofsted. She is aware of the time frame in which to do this. She is supported by a well-informed and capable deputy manager.

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Findings from the inspection

The fire risk assessment states that it was to be reviewed in January 2026. Checks of fire equipment by external contractors have taken place and are in date, however, a full fire risk assessment has not yet been booked. This means fire safety is not rigorous enough.

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Findings from the inspection

Significant work has taken place to equip staff with the necessary skills and training to improve their knowledge and practice. This benefits of this will be properly tested when children move into the home. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2784900 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/04/2025 Full Inadequate 10/03/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2784900 5

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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

If the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005(1) applies to the home—

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Requirement Due date

the registered person must ensure that the requirements of that Order and any regulations made under it, except for article 23 (duties of employees), are complied with in respect of the home. (Regulation 25 (2)(b)) 1 May 2026

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Requirement Due date

The registered provider must appoint a person to manage the children’s home if—

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Requirement Due date

there is no registered manager in respect of the home. (Regulation 27 (1)(a)) 1 May 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2784900 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: c/o GP Accountancy & Taxation Solutions Ltd, 77 Butler Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4DS

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Inspector

Hannah Phillips, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2784900 7 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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