Children's Home run by EH Care Ltd in Warwickshire

Inspection report for children's home: 2858090 1 Registered provider: EH Care Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned and provides care for up to 2 children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in November 2025. This was the first inspection since the home was registered. One child was living at the home at the time of inspection; they were present and spoken to by the inspectors.

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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: none Inspection report for children's home: 2858090 2

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Summary of findings

Managers and staff have positive relationships with children. Children say they like living at the home; they enjoy the activities they do together and with staff.

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Summary of findings

The child and staff benefit from the support of a therapist; the child has identified them as a person they can talk to and feel listened to.

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Summary of findings

Staff feel well supported. Learning and reflection are a focus of practice in the home, and this is embedded to support the continuity of care the child receives.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is warm and welcoming, with shared spaces where the child and adults enjoy spending time together. Staff have strong positive relationships with the child and know them well. The child said they feel able to speak to staff when they are worried. This nurturing approach helps the child to feel valued and actively involved in day-to-day life.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers and staff understand the child’s communication and comprehension needs; they adapt their approach accordingly. Face-to-face discussions are planned around the child’s identified risks, personal experiences and developmental goals. Staff regularly review and update children’s plans to ensure they remain relevant and effective. As a result, the child is supported to build confidence and make positive progress with their independence skills.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff value education. Staff ensure the child can access education with the support of a home tutor. They also support the child to experience learning through online materials and activities that are of interest to the child. The manager has advocated on behalf of the child to secure a school place. As a result, the child has made positive progress, such as learning how to tell the time, and developed a better understanding of maths and reading.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers and staff support the child to spend time with people who are important to them. Working together with the child’s family and placing authority ensures that family time is in the child’s best interests. The child’s mother said, ‘[Name of child] is doing well; they are well cared for and reaching their milestones.’

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

The children know how to make a complaint. When an allegation was made by one child, it was thoroughly explored, and the local authority designated officer and social worker were notified. This ensured transparency and external scrutiny. The child was offered reassurance and given opportunities to reflect on the matter. This helped them to feel listened to, supported and confident that their concerns were taken seriously. Inspection report for children's home: 2858090 3 The child’s associated risks and behaviours are well understood and managed effectively by staff. Risk management and behaviour support plans are detailed, individualised and reflective of the child’s experiences, needs and presenting behaviours. Safeguarding measures are implemented proportionately and in the least restrictive way possible, with clear reduction strategies that are regularly reviewed. This approach helps the child feel

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

safe, supported and able to make positive progress in managing their behaviours and understanding risks.

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

The child responds well to consistent staff practice around guidance and boundaries. Behaviour is rewarded in line with the child’s targets, and these are regularly reviewed. Physical intervention is only used as a last resort. When incidents do occur, these are managed confidently by staff. Furthermore, ongoing discussions support them to help the child express their feelings, restore trust and learn from these situations.

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

The child is supported by a therapist. They spend time with the child weekly and support staff to understand the child’s needs, risks and presenting behaviours. The therapist is currently assessing the most appropriate support service for the child so that care and help are targeted and focused on the child’s vulnerabilities. The child said, ‘I can talk to [name of therapist] about my anger.’ Staff relationships have helped the child settle, and improvements in behaviour have been observed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is suitably experienced and qualified. She is child focused, enthusiastic and has high aspirations for the child and the staff team. She is supported by a deputy manager who shares the same values and ethos. Both lead by example. This positive, child-focused approach is reflected throughout the staff team. As a result, the child benefits from a consistent, nurturing team of staff who are dedicated to ensuring the child receives good-quality care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feedback has been unanimously positive. Staff say they feel well supported by the managers, enjoy coming to work and feel that their practice and development remain a focus. One staff member said ‘[names of managers] are incredibly supportive managers who are always approachable, understanding, and willing to help staff develop and grow. They said, ‘They lead by example and have created a positive team culture where everyone feels valued and motivated to provide the highest standard of care possible.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision that supports their practice and professional development. Managers ensure that staff receive training that reflects both their interests and the individual needs of the child. Reflective discussions following training help staff to embed learning into practice. This supports children to receive informed and consistent care from staff who continue to develop their skills and practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings are a strength of the home. Meetings are reflective and child focused. They encourage professional discussion and appropriate challenge. For example, during meetings, staff review the child’s education, health and care plan in detail to ensure they Inspection report for children's home: 2858090 4 understand the child’s individual needs and that the child has the appropriate support and help. This coordinated care and support promotes progress, emotional wellbeing and educational outcomes.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were raised during this inspection. Inspection report for children's home: 2858090 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: 2858090 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 34 Denby Buildings, Regent Grove, Leamington Spa CV32 4NY

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Laura Richardson

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Inspectors

Mandy Wake, Social Care Inspector Nus Bibi, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2858090 7 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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