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

Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2820418 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 and provides care for up to 2 children with learning disabilities.

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Information about this children's home

There were 2 children living at the home at the time of this inspection. The inspector spoke to both children.

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Information about this children's home

There has been no registered manager in post since the previous registered manager resigned in 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: 2820418 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 registered manager has resigned. There is an interim home manager and an operational manager in place who have been providing managerial oversight of the home and support for staff. The provider has been unable to identify a manager who meets the requirements to fulfil the role of the registered manager. Children remain settled living in the home and continue to make positive progress. Staff effectively use additional communication methods such as picture exchange communication system and Makaton symbols. One child's speech has improved significantly, they are using a wider range of words and speaking more clearly. The home environment is warm and welcoming. Leaders and managers ensure that the home is well maintained and thoughtfully personalised with photographs of the children and staff. Children's bedrooms reflect their individual interests and preferences, with themed decor and painted wall murals of their favourite

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Findings from the inspection

characters. This creates a homely, nurturing space where children feel valued and comfortable. Staff have a thorough understanding of each child's needs and associated risks. They use a consistently calm and nurturing approach, which helps children feel safe and settled. When children become unsettled, staff respond sensitively and support them to regulate their emotions effectively. Children seek reassurance from trusted adults and staff effectively use alternative communication methods to understand and respond to children's views. Leaders and managers provide reflective and evaluative oversight of all incidents. Each incident is reviewed promptly, enabling them to identify learning points and areas for improvement in staff practice. They discuss these findings with staff to support continuous development and ensure that practice remains safe, consistent and responsive to children's needs. Leaders and managers have effective systems in place to monitor the quality of care

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Findings from the inspection

provided to children. They complete monthly audits that review staff practice, children's progress and any incidents. When areas for development are identified, additional training is sourced to support staff in continually improving their skills and practice. Staff understand the actions they must take if they have concerns about other staff's practice. They feel confident to speak openly and transparently with leaders and managers, sharing their views without hesitation. Staff know that their concerns will be listened to and acted on appropriately, which promotes a culture of accountability and safeguarding. However, when allegations are made against a member of staff, leaders and managers do not always notify the regulator within the required timeframes. Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2820418 3 The home has a stable, permanent staff team that provides children with consistent,

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Findings from the inspection

reliable care. Agency staff are not used. Any gaps in the rota are covered by staff from another home within the company, or by regular bank staff, ensuring continuity of relationships and routines. As a result, children experience consistent care from staff who know them well. Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2820418 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/07/2025 Full Good Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2820418 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

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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

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Requirement Due date

the date on which the appointment takes effect.

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Requirement Due date

(Regulation 27 (1)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii) and (2)(a)(b)) 27 April 2026

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to,

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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Requirement Due date

there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there; 27 April 2026 Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2820418 6 a child protection enquiry involving a child — is instigated; or

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Requirement Due date

concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious.

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Requirement Due date

(Regulation 40 (4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, leaders and managers must notify the regulator without delay whenever allegations are made against a member of staff. Assurance inspection report for the children's home: 2820418 7

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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: 2820418 8 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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