Children's Home run by Creating Lifestyles Homes Limited in Lewisham

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 1 New

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Registered provider: Creating Lifestyles Homes Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately run home was registered with Ofsted in December 2023. It provides care for up to 5 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, no children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

A new manager has been in post since March 2026 and has submitted their application to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered provider has recently appointed a new responsible individual, and we are currently checking this person has the relevant capacity, experience and skills to carry out the role.

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Information about this children’s home

The inspector was aware during this inspection that two allegations and one serious incident were under investigation by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate allegations or incidents of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response were considered (where appropriate) alongside other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform the inspector’s judgements.

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This monitoring visit

On 3 February 2026 Ofsted carried out an assurance inspection of the setting. Serious and widespread concerns were identified in relation to the care and protection of children. Due to the shortfalls in leadership and management and safeguarding practice Ofsted restricted the accommodation of children living at the home. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 2 Since the assurance inspection, no children have lived in the home. This monitoring visit reviewed the restriction of accommodation and the actions of leaders and managers to address these shortfalls.

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This monitoring visit

The leadership team has complied with the restriction. They have implemented an action plan to effectively address the concerns raised.

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This monitoring visit

An independent consultant has reviewed the safeguarding and practice issues. The leadership team continues to work with partner safeguarding professionals in relation to ongoing investigations that are overseen by the local authority designated officer.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last inspection there have been significant changes to the management and staff team. A new qualified manager and responsible individual are now in post. The leadership team have also recruited additional members of staff. All new and existing staff have completed a comprehensive and improved induction programme.

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Leaders and managers have reviewed the homes statement of purpose and their safeguarding, supervision and safer recruitment policies. Improved procedures are now in place for staff to follow regarding conflicts of interest and raising whistleblowing concerns.

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Leaders and managers have reviewed the training staff receive. Expectations regarding staff training and staff conduct are clearly set out. Staff have attended several in-person training days. They have participated in mandatory training courses and learning discussions around closed cultures and whistleblowing.

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This monitoring visit

A new centralised recording system has been installed. The leadership team have a clear plan to improve and maintain management oversight.

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This monitoring visit

Of the 4 requirements made at the full inspection, 2 were met. Two requirements made at the last inspection remain out of the scope of this visit. These requirements are restated and will be reviewed at the next full inspection. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 3

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 25/06/2025 Full Good 24/09/2024 Full Good 14/05/2024 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 4

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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 with the given timescales.

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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

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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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After completing a quality of care review, the registered person must produce a written report about the quality of care review

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Requirement Due date

The registered person supply to HMCI a copy of the quality of care review report within 28 days of the date on which the quality of care review is completed;

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Requirement Due date

and make a copy of the quality of care review report available on request to a placing authority, if the placing authority is not the parent of a child accommodated in the home. The system referred to in paragraph (2) must provide for ascertaining and considering the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff. (Regulation 45 (1) (2)(a)(b)(c) (3) (4)(a)(b) (5))

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure quality of care reports are complete and supplied to HMCI within regulatory timescales. 30 June 2026 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 5 This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes— the name of the child;

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details of the child’s behaviour leading to the use of the measure;

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the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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a description of the measure and its duration;

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details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure;

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the name of the person who used the measure (“the user”), and of any other person present when the measure was used;

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure;

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and a description of any injury to the child or any other person, and any medical treatment administered, as a result of the measure;

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within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”)—

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has spoken to the user about the measure; and has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and

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within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)(b)(i)(ii)(c)(iv))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that any consequences for behaviour are recorded. 30 June 2026 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 6 This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Creating Lifestyles Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 118 Sydenham road, London SE26 5JX

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Inspector

Matilda Clode, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2723813 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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