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Each request starts with an enquiry. We confirm the scope, delivery date or appointment, and payment arrangements before work begins.
01 / Document reviewStatement of Purpose Review
Starting from£195
For children’s home providers and managers who want an independent review of their existing Statement of Purpose.
- Review of one existing Statement of Purpose, up to 40 pages.
- Consideration of the applicable current requirements for children’s homes in England, including Regulation 16 and Schedule 1.
- Written annotations identifying gaps, inconsistencies, unclear wording and statements needing supporting evidence.
- A prioritised summary of recommended improvements.
Delivery arrangementsFive working days after acceptance of the booking and receipt of the document and necessary background information.
Request a Statement of Purpose Review →Read the full scope ↓02 / Document reviewRisk Assessment Review
Starting from£95
For providers and managers who want practical feedback on one existing risk assessment.
- Review of one risk assessment, up to 15 pages.
- Written feedback on identified risks, clarity, individualisation, control measures, staff guidance and review arrangements.
- A prioritised list of suggested improvements.
Delivery arrangementsFive working days after acceptance of the booking and receipt of the document and necessary background information.
Request a Risk Assessment Review →Read the full scope ↓03 / Online supportOne-Hour Manager Support Session
Starting from£85
A scheduled, one-to-one online session for registered managers, deputies or aspiring managers.
- A brief initial outline from the client so the topic can be agreed beforehand.
- One 60-minute online session.
- A brief written summary of key points and agreed next steps, normally within two working days.
Appointment arrangementsEvening or weekend appointments by agreement, subject to availability. The appointment is confirmed individually.
Request a Manager Support Session →Read the full scope ↓04 / Document reviewRegulation 45 Report Review
Starting from£195
Independent feedback on one existing Regulation 45 quality of care review report for a children’s home in England.
- Review of one existing Regulation 45 report, with document length and scope agreed before booking.
- Written feedback on evaluation, supporting evidence, consultation and how the report considers children’s experiences and progress.
- Feedback on the clarity of conclusions, improvement priorities and proposed actions.
- A prioritised summary of suggested improvements.
Delivery arrangementsNormally within five working days after acceptance of the booking and receipt of the report and necessary background information. The delivery date is agreed before work begins.
Request a Regulation 45 Report Review →Read the full scope ↓05 / Remote planning supportPost-Inspection Action Plan Support
Starting from£295
Practical remote support to turn the findings from one inspection of a children’s home into a clear, prioritised improvement plan.
- Review of one inspection report and a brief outline of the home’s current position, with scope agreed before booking.
- One 60-minute online discussion with the manager or provider to clarify priorities and practical next steps.
- A written action plan setting out agreed priorities, responsibilities, proposed timescales and evidence of progress.
- Identification of actions requiring immediate attention and those needing further specialist or ongoing support.
Delivery arrangementsThe discussion is scheduled by agreement. The written action plan is normally provided within five working days after the discussion and receipt of the agreed information. Availability must be confirmed against any existing regulatory deadlines.
Request Post-Inspection Action Plan Support →Read the full scope ↓06 / Two full days on siteIndependent Two-Day Mock Inspection
Starting from£1,495
An independent, practical review of one children’s home in England, informed by the current Ofsted social care common inspection framework.
- Two full days on site at one children’s home, with report writing included afterwards.
- An agreed sample of practice and records covering children’s experiences and progress, safeguarding, leadership and management oversight.
- Discussions with managers and practitioners and, where appropriate and agreed, children.
- Verbal feedback at the end of the visit, followed by a written report identifying strengths, concerns and prioritised improvements.
Delivery arrangementsTwo full days on site on dates agreed with you. The written report is normally provided within five working days after the visit, once any agreed outstanding information is received. Report writing is included in the service price.
Request a Two-Day Mock Inspection →Read the full scope ↓ Starting prices shown for the stated scope. Any additional work requires a separate quotation agreed before booking.
Scope and arrangements
Statement of Purpose Review
This is a review of the supplied document. Full rewriting, supporting-document reviews and checking a subsequently revised version are quoted separately. Longer documents require an agreed quotation before booking.
Delivery arrangements: Five working days after acceptance of the booking and receipt of the document and necessary background information.
Scope and arrangements
Risk Assessment Review
This is a remote document review. It does not include a site visit, direct assessment of a child, specialist clinical or technical advice, a full rewrite, or review of a revised version. Complex assessments, location risk assessments and multiple documents require a separate quotation. The provider remains responsible for the accuracy of the information, assessment of actual circumstances and implementation of appropriate measures.
Delivery arrangements: Five working days after acceptance of the booking and receipt of the document and necessary background information.
Scope and arrangements
One-Hour Manager Support Session
Extensive document review, formal investigations, emergency safeguarding support and ongoing messaging support are outside this service. Further sessions can be booked separately.
What can we discuss?
- Leadership and managing staff.
- Supervision and reflective practice.
- Improving recording and management oversight.
- Inspection preparation.
- Prioritising operational improvements.
Availability: Evening or weekend appointments by agreement, subject to availability. The appointment is confirmed individually.
Scope and arrangements
Regulation 45 Report Review
This is a remote review of the supplied report, rather than completion of the statutory quality of care review. It does not include gathering consultation responses, auditing underlying records, full rewriting, a site visit or checking a revised version. Supporting documents, lengthy or complex reports and additional review rounds are quoted separately. The registered person remains responsible for carrying out the review, the accuracy and completeness of the report, and meeting submission requirements.
Delivery arrangements: Normally within five working days after acceptance of the booking and receipt of the report and necessary background information. The delivery date is agreed before work begins.
Scope and arrangements
Post-Inspection Action Plan Support
The service covers preparation of one action plan from the agreed inspection findings. It does not include implementing actions, ongoing monitoring, a site visit, formal investigations, emergency safeguarding support, legal advice or challenging inspection findings. Additional documents, revisions and follow-up support are quoted separately. The provider remains responsible for taking action, meeting regulatory deadlines and addressing any immediate safeguarding concerns without waiting for consultancy input.
Delivery arrangements: The discussion is scheduled by agreement. The written action plan is normally provided within five working days after the discussion and receipt of the agreed information. Availability must be confirmed against any existing regulatory deadlines.
Scope and arrangements
Independent Two-Day Mock Inspection
This is an independent consultancy service, not an Ofsted inspection, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted. It does not provide an official inspection judgement or guarantee compliance, registration, approval or a future inspection outcome. The review is based on sampled evidence available during the visit and is not an exhaustive audit of every record or area of practice. It does not replace statutory Regulation 44 visits or Regulation 45 reviews. Implementation, return visits, formal investigations and specialist clinical, technical or legal advice are outside this service. Reasonable travel costs and any necessary accommodation are quoted and agreed separately before booking. The home, visit arrangements, scope and payment arrangements are confirmed before work begins.
Delivery arrangements: Two full days on site on dates agreed with you. The written report is normally provided within five working days after the visit, once any agreed outstanding information is received. Report writing is included in the service price.
What happens after you enquire?
- Tell us which service you need and provide a brief outline without sensitive information.
- We agree the scope and suitable document-transfer arrangements where required.
- We confirm availability, the delivery date or appointment, and payment arrangements before work begins.
An enquiry is a request, not a confirmed booking. Work outside the stated scope is quoted separately and is not automatically accepted or charged.
Independent feedback can help identify gaps and prioritise improvements. It does not guarantee compliance, Ofsted approval, registration or an inspection judgement.
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