Children's Home run by The Together Trust in Stockport

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC025747 1 SC025747

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a charitable organisation. It provides care for up to three children with social and emotional difficulties and/or special educational needs.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2016.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, there was one child living at the home. The inspector spoke to the child.

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Inspection date: 10 December 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 10 December 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC025747 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the full inspection, one child has moved out of the home and another child has moved in. Children experience well-planned transitions when moving in and out of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have developed trusting relationships with staff. The child said: ‘They [staff] are kind, fun and always nice to me.’ This demonstrates that children feel safe and supported.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support children to manage their emotions and make positive choices. They use specialist therapeutic input to inform their approach to care. As a result, children enjoy calm, consistent support which contributes to their progress.

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Findings from the inspection

When physical interventions are required, staff hold children safely and appropriately. Staff keep clear records, which now include all information required by regulation. Comprehensive management oversight of incidents provides helpful feedback to staff and protects children’s welfare.

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Findings from the inspection

The home environment has improved, with hazards removed and maintenance overseen effectively. The house was decorated for Christmas at the time of the inspection and feels homely and welcoming. The child was proud to show off their bedroom and toys, reflecting their sense of belonging.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand each child’s needs and risks. The child’s risks have reduced because of the care they receive. Leaders and managers have ensured that all safeguarding notifications are sent to Ofsted within the required timescales.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers maintain strong oversight of the home. Insight from the independent person is used to inform practice and their reports are now shared with Ofsted within required timescales.

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Findings from the inspection

Children benefit from consistent, high-quality care provided by a stable staff team. Staff communicate effectively with each other and with professionals. Social workers say that communication with staff helps to inform better care planning for children.

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Findings from the inspection

All of the requirements raised at the full inspection were considered during this visit. Leaders and managers have implemented a clear action plan to address all the shortfalls identified and all of the requirements are met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC025747 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/08/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good 01/10/2024 Full Good 20/02/2024 Full Good 01/02/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC025747 4

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Nicola Shaw, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC025747 5 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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