Compliance guidance for children's residential care
Practical articles on Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards. Written by people who know the sector.
Staff Supervision in Children's Homes: What Ofsted Expects (Regulation 33)
A signed supervision form proves attendance, not reflection. What Regulation 33 requires, what Ofsted reads for, and what a strong record actually contains.
Kayleigh Davison
Former Registered Manager, RI
What Should a Children's Home Daily Log Include?
A month of daily logs that all say 'no concerns' is not reassuring. It is a warning sign. What a strong children's home daily log actually needs to include.
How to Write a Children's Home Statement of Purpose
A statement of purpose that fails Schedule 1 is a registration problem, not a formatting one. What it must contain and how to get it right.
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026: What's Changed for Children's Homes?
Working Together 2026 changed safeguarding thresholds and referral pathways. Here's exactly what's different for children's homes, and what Ofsted expects.
The 9 Quality Standards for Children's Homes (Full List)
All 9 Quality Standards, explained clearly — what each requires under the 2015 Regulations, and how to evidence it before your next inspection.
Ofsted vs CQC: Which One Regulates Children's Homes?
It's not CQC. Ofsted alone regulates children's residential homes in England — here's the exact distinction, and why providers get this wrong so often.
What is the SCCIF? Ofsted's Inspection Framework for Children's Homes (2026 Guide)
The SCCIF explained: the three judgement areas, the limiting judgement rule, Annex A, and inspection frequency — everything registered managers need to evidence.
What is Regulation 44? The Complete Guide for Children's Homes
Weak Regulation 44 reports are a common reason homes struggle at inspection. Who must visit monthly, what the report must cover, and what makes a report strong.
Regulation 45 Report Template: Section by Section for Registered Managers
A section-by-section Regulation 45 report template for children's homes: what Ofsted expects in every section, and how to strengthen a weak report.
What is Regulation 45? A Complete Guide for Children's Home Managers
Regulation 45 requires a six-monthly quality of care review for every children's home. Here's who completes it, what it covers, and the deadlines.
How to Prepare Your Children's Home for an Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspections are unannounced. Here's what inspectors check first, the nine readiness areas to cover, and the most common reasons homes fail.
Regulation 45 Review: What Ofsted Inspectors Actually Look For
What Ofsted inspectors actually check in a Regulation 45 review: six quality dimensions, worked examples, and the failures that trigger a weak grade.
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