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Last updated: October 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Eadwell Homes Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy, rights, and dignity of everyone we support and employ.
We comply with the\u00a0UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)<\/em>\u00a0and the\u00a0Data Protection Act 2018.
<\/em>This page explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Who We Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Eadwell Homes Ltd provides Ofsted-registered children\u2019s homes for children with complex needs. Our registered office is: 33 Woodcastle Crescent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 7GB. We act as the data controller for the information we hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>What Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We collect and store information only when it is necessary to provide safe, lawful, and effective services. This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Details about the children and young people in our care<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Contact information for families, professionals, and commissioners<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Staff and job-applicant data needed for recruitment and employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Limited technical information from website visits (via cookies and analytics).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    We do not sell or share data for marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>How We Use Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We use personal data to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. deliver care in line with each child\u2019s plan and placement agreement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. meet our legal and regulatory duties;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. manage recruitment, training, and employment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. communicate with families, professionals, and partner agencies; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. monitor quality, safety, and service improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Data is used only for the purpose for which it was collected.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Our Legal Basis<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We process data because we have legal obligations, perform tasks in the public interest, or have a legitimate interest in providing social-care services. When special category data (such as health information) is used, we rely on the provisions that permit the processing of such data for the delivery of health or social care services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/a>How We Keep Information Safe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Information is stored securely on encrypted systems or in locked files accessible only to authorised staff. We keep data only for as long as required by law and our retention schedule. All staff receive data-protection training, and compliance is audited regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/a>Sharing Information<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We share information lawfully and proportionately with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. placing authorities and social workers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. health, education, or safeguarding professionals involved in a child\u2019s care; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. regulators such as Ofsted<\/em> or, where applicable, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        <\/a>Your Rights<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. ask for a copy of your personal data,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. request corrections, restrictions, or deletion (where appropriate), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. object to certain types of processing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Requests should be sent to dataprotection@eadwellhomes.co.uk<\/strong>.
          We will respond within one month. If you are dissatisfied, you can contact the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<\/em> at           <\/a>www.ico.org.uk<\/strong><\/a> or call 0303 123 1113<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          <\/a>Cookies & External Links<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Our website uses minimal cookies to support performance and accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          <\/a>Contact Us<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Data Protection Lead
          <\/strong>Eadwell Homes Ltd
          Email: info@eadwell.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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