Children's Home run by Eden Childrens Care in Staffordshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2853110 1 Registered provider: Eden Childrens Care Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home was registered with Ofsted in December 2025 and is run by a private provider. It offers care for up to 3 children who experienced social and emotional difficulties

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home. The child was spoken to as part of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager was registered with Ofsted on 10 December 2025. The registered manager was absent from the home and did not take part in the inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2853110 2

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Summary of findings

The home is warm and welcoming and creates a homely environment for the child to live in. Care planning for the child’s move to the home was well planned and thorough. The child has settled well and has built positive and trusting relationships with all members of staff.

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Summary of findings

Safeguarding arrangements in the home are effective. Staff understand the child’s risks and vulnerabilities, and as a result, safeguarding incidents in the home are low.

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Summary of findings

There are stable and sufficient staffing arrangements. The registered manager has clear oversight of the home and is aware of the areas of strength and development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is decorated to a high standard and provides a warm and welcoming home environment. The child has been actively involved in choosing the soft furnishings and photos of their favourite days out. This supports the child’s identity and provides a sense of belonging. The child’s bedroom is personalised to their taste. They enjoy spending time in their bedroom, which they describe as their safe space.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Careful and well-considered care planning took place before the child moved to the home. The child and their parents were able to visit the home and meet the staff team. Planned overnight stays further supported the child to familiarise themselves with the home before they moved in. In addition, a strong multi-agency approach between the home and relevant professionals ensured that the child’s needs were fully understood. As a result, the child has settled well in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has built positive and trusting relationships with the staff. Throughout the inspection, nurturing interactions were observed. The child spoke warmly about the home and told the inspector that the home was ‘outstanding’.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of the child’s health needs and take a proactive approach to ensure that they are met. Staff work alongside the relevant health professionals and attend regular meetings to ensure that the child receives the right support. Input from the home’s in-house therapist strengthens staff practice and supports a consistent approach to meeting the child’s emotional wellbeing needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has not been in education for a considerable amount of time. The staff have put in place effective home learning. The child has engaged with the sessions and is making progress. The registered manager has oversight of the child’s education and has challenged external professionals to ensure that the child is provided with educational provision in line with their needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2853110 3 The child is helped to stay in touch with people who are important to them. Staff support family visits and recognise the importance of these relationships.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The registered manager has ensured that the home provides a safe and secure environment for the child. Regular health and safety checks are completed to ensure that the child’s safety is prioritised while maintaining a homely environment.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Managers and staff have a thorough understanding of the child’s risks and vulnerabilities and take appropriate steps to manage these effectively. The child told the inspector that they felt safe living in the home and felt they could talk to staff if they had any worries or concerns. As a result, trusting relationships have developed.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Detailed risk assessments and behaviour support plans provide staff with clear and consistent guidance, enabling them to manage risk and keep the child safe. The child’s risk assessments are routinely reviewed and updated when new risks emerge. Staff support the child to take measured risks in line with their individual needs while developing their independence.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Safeguarding incidents in the home are low. Since the home has been registered, there have been no incidents of children going missing from home, allegations, self-harm or use of physical intervention. This demonstrates effective safeguarding practices.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) model of care is firmly embedded in staff practice. Staff engage with the child in a therapeutic and nurturing manner, which supports the child to feel safe and supported. Bespoke training and guidance from the home’s in-house therapist has further supported staff to understand the child’s vulnerabilities. This has enabled staff to provide care and support in line with the child’s needs.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Medication arrangements are robust, and staff demonstrate a clear understanding of safe administration procedures. Management oversight, including regular audits, provides effective monitoring and helps to reduce the risk of medication errors.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Robust safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure that only suitable adults are employed to work with and support the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a suitably experienced and qualified registered manager in post. Although the registered manager was not present at the inspection, the deputy manager demonstrated clear leadership by confidently leading the inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2853110 4 The home benefits from a stable and consistent staff team. Staff speak positively about working at the home and show a clear commitment to meeting the child’s needs. They report feeling supported by senior managers, which promotes positive staff morale and helps ensure continuity of care for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have completed all the mandatory training required for their roles. Before the child moved into the home, the registered manager ensured that specific training was in place to meet the child’s individual needs. Regular team meetings and frequent supervision ensure that staff are well equipped to meet the child’s needs. Where new risks or needs emerge, the registered manager is proactive in identifying appropriate additional training to support staff practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has effective monitoring systems in place to oversee all aspects of practice in the home. These include regular audits, reviews of care planning, monitoring of safeguarding and oversight of staff practice. The registered manager uses this information effectively to identify strengths, address any shortfalls and drive continuous improvement in the quality of care provided to the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals have spoken positively about the home and the quality of care provided. The child’s social worker said the home provides the child with nurturing care and they are pleased with the progress the child has made. Inspection report for children’s home: 2853110 5

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework . This 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’. Inspection report for children’s home: 2853110 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Eden Childrens Care

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Children’s home details

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

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Inspector

Lydia Isaac, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2853110 7 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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