SUPPORT FOR PROVIDERS REGULATED BYOfstedChildren’s homes
OFSTED CHILDREN’S HOMESRegulation 44 visits
Independent visits and reporting for children’s homes in England, focused on an honest view of the service and the experiences of children.
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- Independent visit, observations and appropriate discussions
- Evidence review and written findings
- Clear recommendations and agreed reporting arrangements
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CQC-REGULATED SERVICESExternal compliance audits
External auditing for CQC-regulated services and other social care organisations. Review systems, records and practice against the requirements relevant to your service, with clear findings and improvement priorities.
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- Review of governance, policies and relevant records
- Sampling of staff files, risk and quality assurance evidence
- Prioritised findings and improvement actions
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03 / PREPARE WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE.Mock inspections
Explore how your service presents in an inspection-style review, identify areas to strengthen and agree practical priorities for improvement.
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- On-site observations and evidence sampling
- Discussions with leaders and staff
- Written report, priorities and agreed feedback
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04 / STEADY SUPPORT WHEN IT MATTERS MOST.Crisis turnaround and management
Focused turnaround and management support for services rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate, or operating without a registered manager. We help providers identify priorities, plan improvements and strengthen day-to-day management.
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- Review of inspection findings and immediate priorities
- Improvement plan with owners, milestones and evidence
- Management support and progress reviews
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05 / WRITTEN FOR YOUR ORGANISATION.Policy writing and reviews
We write and review policies for organisations, tailored to your service, responsibilities and ways of working. Practical documents your team can understand and use.
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- Policies written for your service and operating model
- Review of existing documents and identified gaps
- Editable documents and agreed amendments
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06 / A CLEARER START FOR YOUR NEW SERVICE.Registration support
Guidance for providers preparing for Ofsted or CQC registration, shaped around the service you want to create and the stage you have reached.
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- Application preparation and document checklists
- Statement of Purpose and policy preparation
- Registered Manager, RI or NI interview preparation
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07 / A SOUNDING BOARD FOR THE EVERYDAY.Ongoing management support
Regular consultancy for managers and providers as they navigate operational challenges, service development and change.
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- Regular governance and quality assurance discussions
- Manager supervision, mentoring and evidence review
- Support with quality-of-care reviews and improvement plans
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08 / THE RIGHT LEADERSHIP FOR YOUR SERVICE.Senior leadership recruitment
Recruitment focused exclusively on senior leaders: Responsible Individuals for Ofsted-regulated services, Nominated Individuals for CQC-regulated services, Registered Managers and Deputy Managers.
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- Role profiles and candidate shortlisting
- Interview and appointment coordination
- RI, NI, Registered Manager and Deputy Manager roles only
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