Children’s Homes Inspection Framework

Join us for this session designed for professionals working in or supporting children’s homes. This seminar provides a clear, practical overview of the Ofsted Children’s Homes Inspection Framework, explaining how inspections are conducted, what inspectors are looking for, and how to demonstrate compliance and quality in day-to-day practice.

This session will cover the latest updates to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework

📅 Date & Time: 25th June, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Live Online via Teams
📢 Early Bird Price: £81 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)
🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+)

Whether you are a Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, or part of a leadership or compliance team, this session will equip you with the knowledge and insight needed to approach inspection with confidence, clarity, and readiness.

Why This Course Matters

Understanding the inspection framework is vital for achieving and maintaining high-quality outcomes in children’s homes. Ofsted inspections assess not only compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, but also the impact and experiences of children. This course helps participants:
✔️ Understand how Ofsted evaluates children’s homes under the current inspection framework
✔️ Identify what evidence and practice inspectors look for in each area of judgement
✔️ Prepare confidently for both announced and unannounced inspections
✔️ Recognise the features of “good” and “outstanding” practice
✔️ Build a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the service

Course Highlights

🔹 Overview of the Children’s Homes Inspection Framework – Purpose, principles, and structure
🔹 What Inspectors Look For – Evaluating quality of care, safeguarding, and leadership
🔹 Inspection Process – From pre-inspection planning to feedback and reports
🔹 Evidence and Impact – Demonstrating how your service improves children’s outcomes
🔹 Embedding Inspection Readiness – Making quality visible in everyday practice

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for Registered Managers, Responsible Individuals, Deputy Managers, and Quality Leads in children’s homes. It is also valuable for providers, consultants, and compliance officers seeking to strengthen their understanding of Ofsted’s expectations and inspection methodology.

About the Trainer:

Miguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken him from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance, governance, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care.

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