Working at Cheddle Lodge
29 Ashfield Road, Stockport, SK8 1BB
Operated by Stockport, East Cheshire, High Peak, Urmston & District Cerebral Palsy Society
13 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff praise their approachable manager and love the positive culture with safe practices and enough staffing, although training lacks specialist courses and activities have no dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff were confident any concerns would be dealt with appropriately'; 'Medicines were managed safely'; risks well managed. Confirmed good IPC per 2020 inspection.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'I love working here. It's a lovely environment', 'I like it here. I enjoy it'; spoke with pride about providing care.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staffing levels were appropriate to meet people's needs. One staff member said, "You have the time to do the job and to spend time with people."'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff completed an induction and a range of training the provider considered mandatory. There were systems in place to check staff competency.'
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff said '[Registered manager] is approachable and fair', 'He does everything, he does shifts, goes on holidays with people'; health professional noted respect staff have for him.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'People took part in a wide range of activities both in the home and in the wider community'; supported holidays in Britain and abroad.
Points to consider
Staff get mandatory training and competency checks, but no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff completed an induction and a range of training the provider considered mandatory. There were systems in place to check staff competency.'
Varied activities follow residents interests with community trips and holidays, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Activities were based around people's individual interests, hobbies and ambitions. People took part in a wide range of activities both in the home and in the wider community.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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