Children's Home run by Laurel Leaf Homes Ltd in Newham

Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060545 1 SC060545

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Registered provider: Laurel Leaf Homes 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 8 children, including those with social and emotional difficulties and children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children's home

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

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Information about this children's home

The home was registered with Ofsted in April 2005. The manager was registered with Ofsted in May 2025.

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Information about this children's home

Date of last inspection: 14 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(s) 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: SC060545 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

Children live in a home that is clean, warm and homely. The home has been deco- rated and refurbished. Children have been involved in selecting paintings and soft furnishings. Children’s bedrooms are personalised and provide a beautiful space for each child.

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Findings from the inspection

The children have detailed care plans. Their plans identify their needs, and the sup- port is in place to help them to make progress. Plans are aligned with local authority care plans to ensure that there is consistency for the children.

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Findings from the inspection

The children all attend education and are making progress, including those who have previously struggled to engage in education.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are listened to and valued by staff. The children have regular, supportive keywork sessions, and children’s meetings provide them with an opportunity to ex- press their ideas, wishes and feelings.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have plenty of opportunities to have fun, with a wide range of activities tak- ing place both inside and outside the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have strengthened their relationships with staff through spending time to- gether. The children take turns to cook for each other, and staff and children regu- larly sit together for meals, which the children enjoy, saying that it creates a sense of family.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the children’s vulnerabilities. Children have individual, detailed risk assessments that inform staff of risk factors and how best to support the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Children living at the home do not go missing. Missing person packs have been put together, should a child go missing at any time.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been no incidents of physical restraint since the last inspection. All staff have received physical intervention and de-escalation training to help them support children to manage during times of emotional crisis.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have made significant improvements to the operation of the home since the last inspection and all requirements and recommendations have been completed.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers are continuing to recruit staff. The staff team is now more stable, and no agency staff have been used. This helps the children to develop rela- tionships and to receive more consistent care. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060545 3 Leaders and managers have ensured that the staff now access all the required train- ing; this has helped to improve professional knowledge and development. They also ensure that staff receive regular supervision and that there are regular, reflective team meetings.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have ensured that there are current and dynamic policies in place. Systems have been set up to ensure that staff read and sign policies to evi- dence that they understand each policy and the guidance within it.

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Findings from the inspection

There are two new recommendations regarding the independent visitor and the reg- istered person’s review of the home. Leaders and managers monitor the operation of the home and the quality of care. However, reports by the independent visitor have not been submitted regularly to the regulator and the registered person’s re- view does not meet the regulatory requirements. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060545 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/10/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 15/10/2024 Full Good 14/02/2024 Full Good 01/11/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060545 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, 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

The registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children's home at least once each month.

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Requirement Due date

The independent person must provide a copy of the independent person's report to—

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Requirement Due date

upon request, the local authority for the area in which the home is located;

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Requirement Due date

the registered provider and, if applicable, the registered manager; and

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Requirement Due date

the responsible individual (if one is nominated).

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that the regulation 44 reports are submitted to HMCI. 29 April 2026

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children ("a quality of care review") at least once every 6 months.

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Requirement Due date

In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating—

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Requirement Due date

the quality of care provided for children;

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Requirement Due date

the feedback and opinions of children about the children's home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it; and 29 April 2026 Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060545 6 any actions that the registered person considers necessary in order to improve or maintain the quality of care provided for children.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that the review of the quality of care meets the regulatory requirements and includes a detailed overview of the quality of care provided to the children. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060545 7

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Laurel Leaf Homes Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 42 Stavordale Road, LONDON N5 1NE

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Noorjahan Gokool Hoota

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Inspector

Helen Daniel, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC060545 8 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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