Children's Home run by Coven Care Homes Ltd in Staffordshire

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2732578 1 Registered provider: Coven Care Homes Ltd

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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 operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care for up to 2 children who experience social and emotional difficulties and/or learning disabilities. There is a permanent registered manager at the home.

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Information about this children's home

There are no children currently living in the home and there is a 3-month condition attached to the home's registration. This means that the home must inform Ofsted 3 months in advance of admitting children to the home. This condition was imposed because of the provider's decision to close the home for a short time. The provider has now notified Ofsted of its intention to admit children to the home. The purpose of this visit is for Ofsted to assess its readiness to provide care for children in line with regulations and guidance.

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This monitoring visit

There have been no children living at the home since November 2025. One child moved to another of the provider's homes; familiar staff transferred with them, providing continuity of care. Another child moved into semi-independent living successfully. They lived at the home for 18 months and had a good experience and made vast progress. Staff equipped them very well for living independently.

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This monitoring visit

The manager had a period away from the home. This included them overseeing the day-to-day management of another home. The manager has been supported by the responsible individual to prepare the home to become operational again.

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This monitoring visit

The home is a suitable environment for children to live in comfort. It is very spacious and has high-quality décor and furnishings. Arrangements are in place to monitor and ensure the safety of the environment.

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This monitoring visit

The home has a new staff team, which has been safely recruited. Staff bring a variety of experience to the team. Managers are keen to utilise their individual Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2732578 2 experience and skills to contribute to the wider team development. This includes knowledge and skills in holistic, therapeutic and educational areas.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have embedded a structured induction plan. As a result, staff are currently receiving a diligent introduction to their roles. There is a clear training plan to equip staff to provide quality care to children, and to support their ongoing professional development.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers are well prepared for the home to become operational.

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This monitoring visit

There are no previous or new requirements or recommendations. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2732578 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/12/2024 Full Good 16/01/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2732578 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: 2732578 5

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Coven Care Homes Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 9 Cairns Drive, Stafford ST16 3PW

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Inspector

Alison Snell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2732578 6 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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