Guides
Free, in-depth guides covering every step of opening and registering a children's home with Ofsted.
How to Register a Children's Home with Ofsted: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to registering a children's home with Ofsted in England. Covers SC1/SC2 forms, required documents, timeline, costs, and common rejection reasons.
Read guide →Statement of Purpose for Children's Homes: What Ofsted Expects
How to write a Statement of Purpose that satisfies Regulation 16 and Schedule 1 of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Covers required content, common mistakes, and what makes a strong SoP.
Read guide →Registered Manager Requirements for Children's Homes: Qualifications, Experience & Fitness
Everything you need to know about the registered manager role for Ofsted children's home registration. Covers qualification requirements, experience thresholds, the fitness assessment, and common pitfalls.
Read guide →The Responsible Individual Role in Children's Homes: Duties, Requirements & Oversight
What the responsible individual (RI) role entails for Ofsted children's home registration. Covers legal duties, who needs one, the relationship with the registered manager, and common misunderstandings.
Read guide →DBS Checks for Children's Homes: Enhanced DBS, Barred Lists & Ofsted Requirements
Complete guide to DBS checks for Ofsted children's home registration. Covers enhanced DBS certificates, barred list checks, who needs them, the application process, and what to do about spent convictions.
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