Children's Home run by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council in Tameside

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC357979 1 SC357979

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This local authority home provides care for up to 3 children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since February 2026.

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This monitoring visit

On 30 May 2024, Ofsted placed a condition on this children’s home under section 13 of the Care Standards Act 2000. This required the registered person to notify Ofsted at least three months before admitting any children. The condition was imposed as the provider was unable to staff the home adequately. The provider informed Ofsted that they would refurbish the home and undertake full recruitment prior to notifying us with a request to reopen.

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This monitoring visit

On 7 January 2026, the provider notified Ofsted of their intention to resume admissions within three months. A monitoring visit was undertaken on 16 March 2026 to monitor whether sufficient action had been taken to lift the imposed condition.

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This monitoring visit

The home is spacious and the refurbishment has been thoughtfully undertaken. The home is able to accommodate up to 3 children. The décor throughout is modern, with furnishings chosen to create a child ‑ friendly atmosphere. There are some areas which have been left plain in order for children to be able to choose how they would like the home to look. Bedrooms are bright, well ventilated and equipped with suitable storage and study space.

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This monitoring visit

Leadership and staffing arrangements are strong. The management structure is clear and staffing levels are appropriate to meet the needs of children. All staff members are experienced and possess the skills required to support children effectively. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC357979 2 Following this monitoring visit, a case review was held. Based on the evidence gathered, it was agreed that the condition imposed in May 2024 can now be removed. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC357979 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/09/2023 Full Good 08/06/2022 Full Good 08/02/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/06/2019 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC357979 4

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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: SC357979 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BH

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Deborah Smolka O’Brien

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Inspector

Colin Jones, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC357979 6 regulates and inspects 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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