Kayleigh Davison
Head of Sector Knowledge & Experience — CareClarity
Kayleigh leads the sector knowledge function at CareClarity, bringing direct experience of children's residential care practice, Ofsted inspection preparation, and the regulatory framework that governs homes in England.
Expertise and focus
Kayleigh's work at CareClarity is built on direct, practical experience of what children's residential care looks like day-to-day — and what Ofsted inspectors look for when they arrive. Her knowledge spans the full regulatory framework: the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the nine Quality Standards, the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF), and the monthly and six-monthly oversight requirements under Regulations 44 and 45.
Her writing is grounded in how registered managers and responsible individuals experience compliance in practice — the documentation pressures, the inspection anxieties, and the gap between what the regulations require and what most guidance materials explain clearly. CareClarity's guidance articles are written to close that gap.
Regulatory knowledge areas
- Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 — all regulatory requirements and Quality Standards
- Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) April 2026 — inspection judgements and evidence base
- Regulation 44 — independent monitoring visits, what good oversight looks like, and common failures
- Regulation 45 — quality of care reviews, the six dimensions inspectors assess, and report structure
- Regulation 40 — notifications to Ofsted and when they are required
- Safeguarding practice aligned to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026
- Daily recording standards and log quality in children's residential settings
- Staff supervision quality and regulatory requirements
Articles by Kayleigh
Ofsted vs CQC: Which Regulator Inspects Children's Residential Homes?
Ofsted regulates children's residential homes in England under the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 — not the CQC, which regulates adult health and social care.
8 min read
What is the SCCIF? Ofsted's Inspection Framework for Children's Homes Explained
A complete guide to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) 2026 — how Ofsted inspects children's residential homes, the three judgement areas, inspection grades, and what registered managers need to evidence.
11 min read
What is Regulation 44? A Complete Guide for Independent Visitors and Registered Managers
Everything registered managers and responsible individuals need to know about Regulation 44 — what independent visitors must do, what Ofsted look for, and how it connects to the Regulation 45 review.
8 min read
Regulation 45 Report Template: Section by Section for Registered Managers
A complete Regulation 45 report template for children's homes in England — covering each section, what Ofsted expects to see, and worked guidance to strengthen your writing before submission.
13 min read
What is Regulation 45? A Complete Guide for Children's Home Managers
Everything registered managers and responsible individuals need to know about Regulation 45 — what it requires, who must complete it, when it's due, and what Ofsted looks for.
7 min read
How to Prepare Your Children's Home for an Ofsted Inspection
A practical, step-by-step guide to Ofsted inspection readiness for registered managers — covering documents, records, staff preparation, children's voice, and what inspectors look at first.
11 min read
Regulation 45 Review: What Ofsted Inspectors Actually Look For
A practical guide to writing a Regulation 45 quality of care review — covering the six quality dimensions, a proven report template, common failures, and what good looks like.
9 min read
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