Opening a home is more than an application
The service model, property, leadership, safeguarding arrangements, workforce, training, quality assurance and daily practice all have to work together. The organisation must also be able to demonstrate how its work improves children's safety, experiences, development and progress.
What we support
- New home feasibility and development
- Ofsted registration preparation
- Statement of Purpose development
- Children's Guide development
- Location risk assessment review
- Property readiness
- Workforce planning
- Safeguarding systems
- Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 arrangements
- Inspection preparation
- Compliance reviews
- Service improvement programmes
- Leadership and governance development
Leadership preparation
- Responsible Individual support
- Registered Manager preparation
- Mock fit-person interviews
- Safer recruitment systems
- Supervision and appraisal arrangements
- Leadership roles and accountability
Working in Wales? We support services operating within the Care Inspectorate Wales framework as well as Ofsted-regulated provision in England.
Where providers usually start
Most children's home clients begin with one of these three engagements.
Ofsted readiness review
One full day on site, a red, amber and green readiness assessment, a prioritised written action plan and a follow-up consultation within 30 days.
£2,950Registration and mobilisation
End-to-end support to prepare, register and mobilise a children's home, delivered in six phases from strategic foundations to final readiness.
From £14,50090-day improvement programme
For a home facing requires improvement or inadequate findings, compliance notices, safeguarding concerns or a breakdown in regulatory confidence.
From £15,000Talk to us about your home
Whether the property is bought or still a plan, a free 30-minute call will tell you what the realistic next step is.