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This practical and comprehensive course explores the key requirements of the Children’s Homes Regulations and the associated Quality Standards, helping participants understand not only what the regulations require, but how they should be applied in day-to-day practice. The seminar focuses on translating regulatory expectations into meaningful actions that improve the experiences and outcomes of children and young people while supporting services to maintain compliance and prepare for inspection.

Ofsted inspections can be a source of pressure. but they can also be an opportunity to showcase your service at its best. This session supports providers to move from anxiety to action, with step-by-step guidance on preparing for inspection day, aligning with the SCCIF(s), and demonstrating impact in every aspect of service delivery.

This course explores the complex reasons why children and young people go missing from care and examines the relationship between missing episodes, trauma, exploitation, peer influence, family relationships, emotional wellbeing, and unmet needs. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of missing behaviour as a safeguarding concern rather than solely a behavioural issue, helping them identify underlying vulnerabilities and respond more effectively.

The seminar explores what constitutes a notifiable event and examines the range of incidents that may require notification to Ofsted and other relevant agencies. Participants will consider common areas of uncertainty, including safeguarding incidents, serious injuries, allegations, police involvement, missing episodes, and other significant events. The session will explore practical approaches to making informed decisions when assessing whether an incident meets notification thresholds and how professional judgement should be applied in complex situations.

The seminar examines the processes involved in responding to performance concerns, misconduct allegations, grievances, workplace disputes, and complaints. Participants will explore how concerns can be identified, investigated, documented, and resolved through fair and proportionate approaches that balance organisational responsibilities with the rights and wellbeing of employees. Particular attention will be given to maintaining professionalism, objectivity, and consistency throughout the process.

The seminar examines the different sources of evidence used by the CQC and how providers can demonstrate compliance through day-to-day practice, governance systems, quality assurance activities, workforce development, safeguarding arrangements, and feedback from people using services. Participants will explore how evidence is gathered from multiple sources and how individual pieces of evidence contribute to overall assessment outcomes.

The seminar examines how environments, relationships, routines, expectations, and communication styles can either support or create barriers for autistic and neurodiverse children and young people. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating more inclusive and accessible environments that promote safety, participation, independence, and wellbeing. Particular attention will be given to understanding sensory needs, recognising signs of distress, and responding in ways that reduce anxiety and support regulation.

The seminar examines the legal and practice frameworks that govern deprivation of liberty arrangements and explores how professionals can ensure that restrictions are necessary, proportionate, and responsive to identified risks. Participants will consider how safeguarding responsibilities, risk management, and human rights principles interact when making decisions about supervision, movement, contact, access to the community, and other aspects of daily life.

The seminar examines each stage of the recruitment process and explores how safeguarding considerations should be embedded throughout. Participants will review job descriptions, person specifications, application processes, interview techniques, references, employment history checks, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements, right-to-work checks, qualification verification, and risk assessment processes. Particular attention will be given to identifying warning signs, inconsistencies, gaps in employment history, and indicators that may require further exploration.