Children's Home run by Eliali MPC in HertfordshireOfsted inspection, 9 Sept 2026

Inspection report for children’s home: 2675423 1 Registered provider: Eliali MPC

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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 operated by a private organisation. It provides care for up to 3 children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living at the home, and they contributed to the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager 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: 27 January 2026

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2675423 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/01/2026 Full Good 27/08/2024 Full Good 21/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2675423 3

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Summary of findings

The staff understand children’s individual needs very well. Children have experienced stability from a staff team that has had very few changes, and this has supported their progress.

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Summary of findings

The home environment is welcoming and homely. The children are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms, creating spaces that reflect their individual interests and personalities. Staff are strong advocates for children and work effectively with external partner agencies to secure the support that the children need to help them thrive.

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Summary of findings

Leaders and managers provide effective oversight, promote a positive learning culture and maintain high aspirations for children. External professionals praised the home’s caring, collaborative approach and the quality of support provided.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have made very good progress while living in the home. One child, who had experienced several previous placements, has remained in the home for a significant period and has formed trusting, meaningful relationships with staff. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the children’s needs and have worked effectively to build and maintain positive relationships with them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children can identify staff members they can speak to about any worries or concerns they may have. This indicates that children have trusting relationships with staff and feel supported. Staff genuinely care about the children and are committed to promoting their wellbeing and development. Children’s views are regularly sought through weekly meetings and recorded using their own words.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is welcoming and homely. While the home is generally tidy, there is scope to further enhance the decor and presentation in certain areas. Children are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms to reflect their interests and personalities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The work with children is creative and tailored to their communication needs. Staff use child-centred approaches, including visual resources, to help children express their views, wishes and feelings. This is carried out thoughtfully, supporting children to have meaningful involvement in decisions about their lives and ensuring their voices are heard in the key decisions that affect them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When children face challenges, staff help them explore and understand the challenge in a difficult situation. They also write it out for children in a letter. This offers an opportunity to reflect on the challenge, what their options are and their own personal strengths. The language is trauma-informed and reflective, reinforcing that staff remain proud of children and recognise their strengths and achievements. Inspection report for children’s home: 2675423 4 Staff are strong advocates for children. For example, they contacted a local MP to raise concerns about a child not receiving suitable education provision, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring children receive the support and opportunities they need.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Three children have left the home since the last inspection. This includes one child who had a well-planned move to live with a family member, in line with their care plan. Two other children moved on following changes in their individual circumstances and increased associated risks. Staff worked proactively and collaboratively with relevant professionals to provide appropriate support and implement strategies to sustain the placements. However, despite these efforts, it was determined that the children’s placements could no longer be safely maintained, and notice was served. The manager and staff supported both children’s transitions, attending meetings and ensuring robust handovers.

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

Risks to children are identified and appropriately assessed. Staff have a good understanding of each child’s vulnerabilities and the strategies needed to reduce identified risks. Risk assessments are used effectively alongside behaviour support plans. They clearly identify the behaviours, the associated risks and the actions required to minimise those risks. These documents are reviewed regularly, at least monthly, and again following any incidents.

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

Positive behaviour is promoted through the home’s preferred therapeutic model. Staff have a good understanding of the most effective approaches for each child and adapt their responses accordingly. As a result, there has been an effective implementation of the home therapy model, which promotes positive behaviours and negates the need for physical intervention.

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

A psychologist works closely with staff and children to develop bespoke strategies for managing identified risks. This collaborative approach helps staff understand children’s behaviours and provide consistent support. Restorative practice is used effectively when disagreements arise between children. This helps children reflect on incidents, repair relationships and develop their understanding of the impact of their behaviour on others.

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

The manager and staff maintain effective working relationships with external agencies, which supports the overall care of the children. Professionals speak highly of the care the children receive. One said this was, ‘A really caring and collaborative home’.

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

One child has complex health needs, which may be linked to past trauma. The manager and staff demonstrate a good understanding of these needs and work effectively with relevant professionals to ensure the child receives appropriate support. This includes access to both physical and mental health services, which help promote the child’s overall wellbeing and progress. Inspection report for children’s home: 2675423 5

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager provides leadership, direction and oversight. The manager and staff have high aspirations for children and are strong advocates for them, ensuring that their needs, wishes and interests remain central to care planning and decision-making.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager promotes a positive learning culture in the home. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their care practice, learn from incidents and continually develop their skills and knowledge to improve outcomes for children. Following incidents, managers provide effective oversight and support staff in assessing the impact on children, identifying lessons learned and promoting consistent approaches to care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff spoke positively about working in the home and spoke highly of the support they receive from the manager. One member of staff described the home as having a ‘family feel’ and said they have been well supported in developing in their role, with an internal promotion.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

External professionals are positive about the support the children receive. A professional said, ‘The quality of the placement and staff is very good, child centred and have built a very good relationship with [the child].’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings are held regularly and provide opportunities for communication, reflection and shared learning. Formal meetings are held monthly, with additional meetings arranged as needed to share important information. These meetings help ensure that staff remain informed, contribute to discussions about children’s care and learn from incidents and emerging issues, promoting consistent practice across the home.

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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: 2675423 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Regus 2, 1st Floor, Croxley Park, Watford WD18 8YA

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Inspector

Sarah Tilbury, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2675423 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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