Children's Home run by Eastfield Group in Sefton

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064663 1 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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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 seven children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the visit, three children were living at the home. One child spoke to the inspectors.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2023.

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This monitoring visit

On 19 August 2025, a notice restricting accommodation was issued under section 22B of the Care Standards Act 2000 due to identified shortfalls in care planning and oversight by leaders and managers in the home.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out to assess whether leaders and managers have taken sufficient action for the notice restricting accommodation to be lifted.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last monitoring visit, one child has moved out of the home. The child had lived in the home for three years, and the move was planned. Staff supported the child in having a positive ending and helped prepare them to live more independently.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have revised their policies and procedures to ensure that all allegations are handled appropriately and that children are protected effectively throughout the safeguarding process.

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This monitoring visit

There have been two episodes of a child going missing since the last monitoring visit. Staff followed protocols and worked effectively with other agencies to ensure the child’s safe return. The child’s risk assessment has been updated accordingly. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064663 2 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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This monitoring visit

The child’s social worker praised the support and quality of care staff provided to the child.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last monitoring visit, staff have received training in a therapeutic parenting model and in how to develop their professional curiosity. Records of conversations with children indicate that this learning has been introduced into everyday practice for the benefit of children.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have reviewed their internal and external monitoring systems and reflected on their practice. Positive changes are now in place to help improve their oversight of practice in the home. This will help to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the quality of care provided to children.

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This monitoring visit

Following this visit, a case review was held on 17 September 2025. It was agreed that sufficient action has been taken to lift the notice restricting accommodation.

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This monitoring visit

Requirements raised at the last inspection have been met. No new requirements or recommendations were raised at this visit. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064663 3 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/06/2025 Full Good 13/05/2024 Full Good 05/03/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 02/08/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064663 4 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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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: SC064663 5 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspectors

Zillah Brooks, Social Care Inspector Caroline Bertram, Regulatory Inspection Manager Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064663 6 SENSITIVE-OFSTED USE ONLY

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Inspectors

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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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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