Compliance guidance for children's residential care
Practical articles on Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards. Written by people who know the sector.
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.
Kayleigh Davison
Former Registered Manager
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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