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Resources / 29 Oct 2026

Ofsted Updates SCCIF Guidance: What Changed in October 2026?

Ofsted's current Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) contains important guidance concerning the accommodation of young adults in children's homes, the regulatory…

Resources / 15 Oct 2026

New National Standards for Children’s and Young People’s Advocacy Services

On 13 October 2026, the Department for Education published updated National Standards for the Provision of Children’s and Young People’s Advocacy Services…

Resources / 11 Sep 2026

New Information Sharing Duty: What Changes from 30 September 2026?

Effective safeguarding depends on the right information reaching the right people at the right time. With a new statutory Information Sharing Duty…

Resources / 12 Aug 2026

Summer Without School: Supporting Children and Young People in Care Through the Holidays

When school stops for six weeks, much of that structure disappears. At the same time, summer can bring changes within the home…

Resources / 16 Jul 2026

Should This Incident Be Notified to Ofsted? Why the Answer Is Not Always Straightforward

Serious incident notifications are an important part of regulatory oversight across children's social care. However, deciding whether an incident should be notified…

Resources / 15 Jul 2026

Ofsted’s New Equality Objectives: What They Could Mean for Children’s Social Care Providers

Ofsted has published its new equality objectives for 2026 to 2030, replacing its previous objectives for 2023 to 2027. This is not…

Supported Learning Independence Programme

A structured yet flexible learning framework supporting young people aged 16+ to develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence associated with greater independence and preparation for adulthood.

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Learning Pathway Assessment (LPA)

Regulation 40 Notification Decision Tree – Children’s Homes

Risk Assessment Template

Surveillance, CCTV and Monitoring Policy & Practice Pack

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Ofsted Updates SCCIF Guidance: What Changed in October 2026?

New National Standards for Children’s and Young People’s Advocacy Services

New Information Sharing Duty: What Changes from 30 September 2026?

Summer Without School: Supporting Children and Young People in Care Through the Holidays

Should This Incident Be Notified to Ofsted? Why the Answer Is Not Always Straightforward

Ofsted’s New Equality Objectives: What They Could Mean for Children’s Social Care Providers

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Resources for better social care practice.

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Tools you can put into practice.

Read, reflect and stay informed.

Supporting learning towards independence.

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Practical guidance from the Resources Centre.

Supported Learning Independence Programme

Sometimes a resource is only the starting point.

Develop knowledge and practice.

Support tailored to your organisation.

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