Children's Home run by Eden Childrens Care in Cheshire East

Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2818907 1 Registered provider: Eden Children's Care Limited

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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 provider to provide care for up to 2 children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children's home

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

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Information about this children's home

There has been no registered manager in post since September 2025.

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Information about this children's home

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 the children's home: 2818907 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

The child living at the home has remained settled and is making progress.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is effectively supported to understand potential risks and to develop strategies that enable them to make safe, informed decisions to reduce risks. As a result, the previously required deprivation of liberty safeguards are no longer needed.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand what actions they need to take when the child goes missing from home. They act promptly and proactively, initiating searches and working effectively with partner agencies, including the police, to ensure the child's safe return. When the child returns home, staff respond with warmth and reassurance. Leaders and managers have oversight of missing from home incidents. They talk to the child about the reasons why they go missing. Since moving to this home, the child has been missing only once, which is a significant reduction for them.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is supported to develop their independence. They are supported to manage budgets, plan weekly meals, prepare for job interviews, engage in activities, and have learnt how to cook for themselves. This demonstrates that staff help to prepare the child for adulthood.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have a clear understanding of the child's needs and wishes. When the child self-harms, staff talk to the child, support the child with immediate first aid and seek medical attention. Staff ensure that room searches are completed to remove any items that may present a risk. The home's therapist offers regular therapeutic support in a safe and consistent environment, helping the child to explore their feelings and develop healthier coping strategies.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have built positive relationships with the child. The child knows which staff they can approach to share any worries and is confident about how to raise a complaint. Leaders and managers review complaints and ensure that the child is spoken to about the outcome and the actions taken. As a result, the child feels listened to and reassured that their views are taken seriously.

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Findings from the inspection

The home has been without a registered manager since the previous manager's resignation. Management oversight is provided by another manager in the company, the responsible individual, and an operations manager. However, the provider is yet to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced manager.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are clear about the steps they must take if they have concerns about other staff's practice. They feel able to speak openly with leaders and managers and share Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2818907 3 their views, knowing that these will be taken seriously and acted upon. Staff understand what action to take to ensure that the child is cared for by safe adults.

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Findings from the inspection

The child receives consistent care from a stable and dedicated staff team. Staff feel well supported by leaders and managers, who provide regular opportunities for reflection and professional development. This helps staff to continually strengthen their practice and build their skills and knowledge.

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Findings from the inspection

Additional training is identified and delivered to ensure that staff are equipped to meet the child's needs effectively. As a result, the child is cared for by adults who know them well, understand their needs and can keep them safe. Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2818907 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

24/06/2025 Full Good Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2818907 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 provider must appoint a person to manage the children's home if—

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Requirement Due date

there is no registered manager in respect of the home; and the registered provider—

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Requirement Due date

is not, or does not intend to be, in day-to-day charge of the home.

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Requirement Due date

If the registered provider appoints a person to manage the home, the registered provider must, without delay, give HMCI notice of—

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Requirement Due date

the name of the person so appointed; and the date on which the appointment takes effect.

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Requirement Due date

(Regulation 27 (1)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii) (2)(a)(b)) 27 April 2026 Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2818907 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Eden Children's Care Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Suite G30 Genesis Centre, Innovation Way, Stoke- On-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 4BF

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Inspector

Sarah Probert, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2818907 7 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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