Children's Home run by Care2rise Ltd in Greenwich

Inspection report for children’s home: 2816630 1 Registered provider: Care2Rise Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in October 2025 and is privately owned. It provides care for up to 3 children who experience learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home, and the inspector spoke to the child.

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Information about this children’s home

A new manager has been in post since May 2026 and has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2816630 2

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Summary of findings

The home provides good-quality care and support for the child. Staff work effectively with family members and professionals to meet the child’s individual needs and promote their welfare. The child benefits from positive support in relation to their health, education, emotional wellbeing and independence. Staff use the child’s preferred method of communication to ensure that they are involved in decisions about their life and care. The child enjoys a welcoming home environment, meaningful family relationships and a range of community-based activities. A small number of shortfalls were identified in relation to maintenance, training records and the timeliness of notifications to Ofsted. However, these have not had a negative impact on the quality of care provided to the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff thoughtfully considered the child’s move into the home. Plans were made in partnership with multi-agency professionals. Before the child moved in, staff visited them and used their preferred method of communication to explain the plans that had been made. This helped the child to understand what to expect and supported them to feel welcomed from the start.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff worked collaboratively with the child and their parents to choose and prepare the child’s bedroom. The bedroom is personalised to reflect the child’s interests and preferences, including the display of photos and meaningful belongings. Staff promptly repair any damaged items to ensure that the environment remains welcoming and well maintained. The child can access all areas of the home with support from staff. This helps the child to develop independence and promotes their sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have registered the child with all relevant health services. They use the child’s preferred method of communication to help them understand and prepare for health appointments. Staff provide reassurance and use a calm and consistent approach to support the child. As a result, the child attends appointments and receives the healthcare they need. Staff work effectively with health professionals to ensure that meeting the child’s health needs remains a priority.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work closely with the child’s school to support them in achieving their educational targets. They use creative and individualised approaches tailored to the child’s specific needs, alongside positive reward strategies to encourage engagement and motivation. As a result, the child enjoys learning, is developing greater confidence and is making good progress from their starting points.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to access a wide range of activities in the community. They carefully prepare the child for these activities and, on their return, use the child’s preferred method of communication to help them share their views and experiences. Inspection report for children’s home: 2816630 3 Staff also provide opportunities for the child to practise everyday skills, including baking and grocery shopping. These experiences help the child to develop greater independence and make informed choices.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to maintain meaningful relationships with their family. Family members are welcomed to the home, and staff support the child to spend time with them in the local community. These arrangements promote the child’s emotional wellbeing and sense of identity. Staff work closely with family members and keep them regularly updated about the child’s welfare and progress.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff have a good understanding of the child’s needs and vulnerabilities. Leaders and managers have established effective systems to ensure that staff have access to relevant information, including the child’s care plans, risk assessments and safety plan. Changes to these documents are shared promptly with staff, and managers maintain oversight of updates. As a result, staff are kept up to date with the child’s changing needs and are well prepared to provide consistent care and support.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Physical intervention is not used in the home. When the child experiences distress or struggles to manage their emotions, staff use a trauma-informed approach to support the child. Staff use the child’s preferred method of communication to provide reassurance and help the child to reflect on what has happened. The manager reviews incidents and identifies learning points, which are shared with staff to promote consistent practice and ensure that support continues to meet the child’s needs.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff provide regular one-to-one sessions to support the child’s emotional wellbeing, independence, and understanding of their rights. They use child-led activities and the child’s preferred method of communication to share information in a meaningful and accessible way. The child is actively involved in decisions about their care and support and increasingly expresses their views, wishes and feelings. As a result, the child has a good understanding of their rights and contributes to plans relating to their life.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Leaders and managers follow safer recruitment practices and carry out all the necessary checks, including exploring any gaps in staff’s employment histories. Staff receive a thorough induction, complete mandatory training and undertake a period of probation. Ongoing training opportunities help staff to develop and maintain the skills required to meet the child’s individual needs. As a result, the child benefits from care provided by a suitably trained and supported workforce.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Since the home registered with Ofsted, the registered manager has left. A new manager was appointed in May 2026 and has applied to register with Ofsted.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have a clear understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for development. They have plans in place to support staff growth and development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2816630 4 Leaders and managers promote a trauma-informed approach to caring for children and ensure that staff understand the home’s ethos and values. This helps staff provide consistent care that responds to children’s individual needs and supports positive outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff value the support provided by leaders and managers and describe the team as ‘supportive’. Professionals and the child’s parent spoke positively about the staff’s collaborative approach and commitment to meeting the child’s needs. As a result, strong partnerships have been established, helping to promote positive experiences and outcomes for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home provides a warm and welcoming environment for the child. While staff respond promptly to day-to-day maintenance issues, some aspects of the home require wider repair and refurbishment. Although this does not affect the quality of care and support provided to the child, it detracts from the overall presentation of the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive training that is relevant to the child’s needs and vulnerabilities. Leaders and managers support staff development through regular supervision and team meetings. However, training records are not always complete, which limits leaders’ oversight of staff training. This does not currently affect the quality of care provided to the child, but recording and monitoring systems should be strengthened.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers notify Ofsted of significant events. However, there have been occasions when notifications were not submitted within the required timescales. Although appropriate action was taken in response to these incidents, leaders and managers should strengthen oversight to ensure that notifications are submitted promptly. Inspection report for children’s home: 2816630 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff provide a nurturing environment and seek to meet the child’s basic needs in the way that a good parent would. This specifically relates to ensuring that all maintenance and repair issues in the home are addressed. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.7)  The registered person should have a workforce plan that details the experience and qualifications of staff currently working in the home and identifies any further training required. The plan should be updated to include any new training and qualifications completed by staff while working at the home and be used to record the ongoing training and continuing professional development needs of staff, including the home’s manager. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.8)  The registered person should ensure that Ofsted and all other relevant parties are

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Recommendations

notified if any of the situations specified in Regulation 40 occur, or if there is a serious incident relating to the protection, safeguarding or welfare of a child living in the home. Notifications should be submitted to Ofsted without delay. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 63, paragraph 14.10)

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework. This 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’. Inspection report for children’s home: 2816630 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 118a Barking Road, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1EN

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Inspector

Nirmal Gracian, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2816630 7 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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