Children's home run by Everest Care Group Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2876194 1 Registered provider: Everest Care Group 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 on 31 March 2026 and is privately owned. It 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, one child was living in the home. The child spoke with the inspector as part of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 2026.

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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: 2876194 2

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Summary of findings

This is the home’s first inspection since it registered with Ofsted in March 2026. The child’s move into the home was planned, and staff supported them to settle into their new environment in a child-focused way. The child feels safe and supported by staff.

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Summary of findings

Staff feel supported in their roles and have developed positive relationships with the child. They respond well to the child’s education and health needs and provide opportunities for the child to enjoy activities in line with their interests.

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Summary of findings

The manager recognises that several staff have not achieved the qualification they need within the appropriate timescales and that employment checks need to be strengthened. They have plans in place to address these shortfalls.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff consider children’s childhood experiences and the information they receive from placing authorities to ensure that plans for children’s moves into the home are organised well. Children are encouraged to meet staff and visit the home before they move in. This careful approach prepares children and ensures that moves into the home are child focused.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff invest time in getting to know children and learning about their interests and hobbies. They use this understanding to arrange activities that the child enjoys, which has helped the child settle into the home well.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to express their views about the care they receive. The child said, ‘I am happy living here and feels that staff listen to me.’ This has helped the child to understand the routines and expectations in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is promoted by staff. They work in partnership with a range of professionals to support the child’s learning and progress. Teachers and other education professionals speak highly about staff and their effective joint approach to meeting the child’s needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Family time is promoted well. Staff support the child to spend quality time with their family members, who are also welcomed into the home to see the environment and build positive relationships with staff. This helps the child feel valued and maintain a sense of identity.

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

The child said they feel safe in the home and would feel able to speak to staff if they had any worries or concerns. Staff adopt a consistent approach to setting clear boundaries, which the child has responded to positively. Inspection report for children’s home: 2876194 3 Leaders and managers ensure that individual risk assessments are carried out for the child. This ensures that staff have clear guidance in relation to the actions they should take if identified risks increase. The child is supported to contribute to their assessments and share strategies they wish staff to use to keep them safe.

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

Staff have meaningful conversations with the child about their safety and wellbeing. They help them to think about making the right choices and decisions regarding their behaviour. These discussions give children opportunities to reflect and make safer choices.

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

Staff help children to keep themselves safe. They support the child to develop an understanding of online risks and how they can safely use the internet and social media. Furthermore, staff provide guidance and have educational discussions with the child about how to use technology responsibly.

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

Leaders and managers failed to notify the local authority designated officer of concerns relating to a staff member’s professional conduct. However, as this occurred before the child moved into the home, there was no impact on the child. All relevant professionals have now been notified.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is experienced, committed and child focused. She provides clear and consistent leadership, supported by a deputy manager and a responsible individual. This ensures that the child’s needs are met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff say they feel supported by the manager, and this is evidenced throughout records of supervision sessions and team meetings. The manager leads the team by example to remain child focused. Staff have opportunities to reflect on their practice and ensure that there is a consistent, caring approach across the staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers demonstrate a consistent commitment to improving the quality of care. They use a range of effective quality assurance systems to maintain oversight of staff practice and to monitor the child’s progress and experiences. This ensures that any shortfalls are identified and that the child benefits from good care that meets their individual needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Several staff have exceeded the required 2-year timescale for completing their qualification. In addition, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks undertaken for staff do not include full checks against some staff members who have worked with vulnerable adults. This reduces assurances that all staff are suitable to work with children. However, this has not affected children’s welfare and safety. Inspection report for children’s home: 2876194 4 Feedback from professionals regarding the manager and staff is positive. Family members speak positively about the manager’s effective communication and staff’s child- centred practice. Inspection report for children’s home: 2876194 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

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2.

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Requirement Due date

For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), an individual who works in the home in a care role has the appropriate qualification if, by the relevant date, the individual has attained—

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Requirement Due date

the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or

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Requirement Due date

a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma.

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Requirement Due date

in the case of an individual who starts working in a care role in a home after 1st April 2014, the date which falls 2 years after the date on which the individual started working in a care role in a home. (Regulation 32 (1) (3)(d) (4)(a)(b) (5)(a))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that plans are in place to ensure that staff achieve the relevant qualification within the necessary timescales.

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Requirement Due date

In addition, the registered person must ensure that DBS checks incorporate checks where staff have worked with vulnerable adults. 4 November 2026

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the relevant officers and teams within the local authority are promptly informed of any allegations concerning individuals who Inspection report for children’s home: 2876194 6 work with children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 44, paragraph 9.18)

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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: 2876194 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Everest Care Group Ltd

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Inspector

Kate Savage, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2876194 8 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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