October 2022 When applying for the role of a Registered Manager, it’s essential to ensure that your CV is completed to a professional standard. The CQC and Ofsted will analyse your background, skills, education, and experience to ensure you can... Read More →
In July 2022, the Care Quality Commission outlined its new single assessment framework, focusing on a system that connects its registration activity to its quality assessments while offering a structure with greater transparency. They are looking to move away from... Read More →
Unregulated provision – strong oversight is required to ensure young people are safe, secure and doing well. In December 2021, Amanda Spielman, Ofsted Chief Inspector, agreed to the government’s request that Ofsted should register unregulated provisions for 16- and 17-year-old... Read More →
From 1st July 2022, all health and social care providers registered with the CQC must ensure that their staff receive training on interacting appropriately with people with a learning disability and autistic people at a level appropriate to their role.... Read More →
CQC Regulatory Approach Changes
The CQC are changing how they regulate services. They are moving to a single assessment framework, with new powers to assess integrated care systems and local authorities. Their new strategy strengthens their commitment to ensure health and social care services... Read More →
An Ofsted report published on 8th July 2022 suggests that there are too few suitable places to keep children in care close to home. Children in the care system are often placed in homes far away from their families due... Read More →
Ofsted Proposal Ofsted proposes to: Introduce a separate new judgement within ILACS – ‘The experiences and progress of care leavers.’ Review and update the existing evaluation criteria to ensure that they are... Read More →
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission present a new draft framework for inspecting provision for children and young people with SEND. On Monday 13th June 2022, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission launched a consultation on proposals for a new... Read More →
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Ministry of Justice proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act (2005) Code of Practice, which includes guidance on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) system. This article outlines how... Read More →
The Proposed National Standards Gov UK state: ‘This standard should enable a young person to have confidence in the organisation providing their accommodation and support, and the people responsible for running it.’ The Purpose and Intent Statement The registered... Read More →
