Expert guidance for children's residential care
CareClarity is compliance software built specifically for Ofsted-regulated children's homes in England — giving your team instant access to safeguarding guidance, document review, and quality management tools.
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Our Tools
Everything your team needs
Seven intelligent tools designed around the realities of children's residential care practice.
Document Review
Paste care plans and risk assessments directly into the tool and receive structured quality feedback aligned to Ofsted's expectations and the SCCIF. Know exactly what to strengthen before an inspector reads it.
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Safeguarding Chat
Get clear, grounded answers on safeguarding thresholds, referral pathways, and your statutory duties under Working Together 2026. Ask the questions you need answered — any time, without waiting.
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Daily Log Review
Improve the quality and objectivity of daily recording across your staff team. Paste a log entry and get feedback on language, detail, and tone — reducing risk and evidencing a culture of reflective practice.
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Supervision Review
Check your supervision records against the SCCIF framework before an inspection. The tool identifies gaps in frequency, depth, and documentation — so you can address them before they become findings.
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Referral Compatibility Checker
Assess the risks of placing a new young person alongside existing residents — quickly, systematically, and with a documented rationale. Make safer decisions faster, with evidence to support your thinking.
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Reg 45 Review
Prepare for your Regulation 45 quality of care review with structured guidance on what to include, what inspectors focus on, and where common gaps appear. Turn a compliance obligation into a genuine quality asset.
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SOP Checker
Review your Statement of Purpose and operational procedures against current Ofsted compliance requirements. Identify gaps before they become inspection findings — and keep your SOP current as regulations evolve.
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Learning Hub
Role-based training and regulatory knowledge
Progressive knowledge quizzes, AI mock Ofsted interviews, and key regulatory documents — organised around your role in the home.
3 role tracks
Choose your role track
All training adapts to your role. Select yours once — quizzes, interviews, and walkthroughs all adjust to match your responsibilities and what Ofsted expects of your position.
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6 documents
Standards & Guidance
Key regulatory documents — always the authoritative version. Updated when legislation changes.
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6 stages
Knowledge Quizzes
Three progressive stages of quizzes built around the SCCIF and Children's Homes Regulations. Each stage gets harder — testing not just knowledge recall but applied judgement in real care scenarios. All questions are tailored to your chosen role track.
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AI-powered
Mock Ofsted Interview
An AI inspector asks the kind of questions Ofsted ask during an inspection — based on your role and the SCCIF judgement areas. Answer in your own words, then receive structured written feedback on your response. Repeat as many times as you need.
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6 scenarios
Case Decision Walkthroughs
Real-world decisions across two tiers. Work through a scenario — a safeguarding concern, a placement breakdown, a regulatory decision — and explain your reasoning. Earn a tier certificate when you complete a set.
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Team training
Scenario Builder
Turn an anonymised incident from your home into a structured team training discussion guide. Paste the incident, choose a focus area, and receive a ready-to-use reflective discussion framework for your next team meeting.
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Trusted by care professionals
Used by registered managers and their teams across England.
“The Safeguarding Guidance tool is brilliant for thinking through concerns carefully. It always flags Regulation 40 - something that previously got missed under pressure.”
Deputy Manager, Children's Residential Home
“Our staff logs have improved dramatically. The Log Checker gives clear, constructive feedback and it's made a real difference to our documentation quality.”
Registered Manager, Children's Residential Home
“The Document Review tool has transformed our inspection preparation. Our team now go in genuinely confident knowing their records are up to standard.”
Registered Manager
Children's Residential Home, England
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
All plans include a 7-day free trial. Your card will not be charged until the trial ends.
Team
Up to 10 users · 300 uses/month
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Solo
Up to 5 users · 200 uses/month
Pro
Up to 20 users · 400 uses/month
Need more than 20 users?
We offer custom plans for larger organisations and care groups. Get in touch to discuss your needs.
RI Consultants & Multi-Setting Advisers
Supporting multiple homes? Our Consultant Plan gives you a single account to use across all your client settings — 200 uses/month. Pricing by arrangement — get in touch and we'll have you ready within one business day.
Practical compliance guidance
Written by sector specialists. Updated for SCCIF April 2026.
What Are the 9 Quality Standards for Children's Homes?
A complete guide to the 9 Quality Standards in the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 — what each one requires, what Ofsted looks for, and how to evidence them.
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.
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.
Ready to raise your practice standards?
Join care homes across England using CareClarity to prepare for inspection, support their teams, and deliver better outcomes for children.
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