Notifications of Serious Events (Ofsted)

This session explores the critical importance of reporting serious events to Ofsted in line with regulatory expectations. Participants will develop clarity on what constitutes a notifiable incident, how to complete accurate and timely notifications, and how to embed these processes into wider systems of accountability, safeguarding, and reflective practice.

📅 Date & Time: 8th January, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Live Online via Teams
📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)
🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+)

With practical tools and case-based discussions, this session supports providers to build confidence and consistency in their response to serious incidents.

Why It Matters

Notifications are a legal obligation and a core indicator of a service’s transparency, responsiveness, and safeguarding culture. This training empowers managers and providers to treat notifications as part of their broader safeguarding framework and quality assurance cycle. A robust understanding of notification duties helps ensure that serious incidents are not only reported but also used as learning opportunities to strengthen care.

Course Highlights

• What qualifies as a “serious event” under Ofsted Regulations
• Completing effective, timely notifications to Ofsted and other relevant agencies
• Common errors and omissions, and how to avoid them
• Embedding a notification culture that supports safeguarding, reflection, and organisational learning
• Connecting notifications to your workforce plan, service monitoring, and risk management strategy

Meet 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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