In this blog, we will be breaking down what you, as the Registered Provider, should be looking for when recruiting a Registered Service Manager, to ensure they will pass their Ofsted RSM interview. If you are looking to be both the Registered Provider and the Registered Service Manager, make sure you follow the tips below in order to meet Ofsted and DfE requirements for the RSM.
In a follow-up to our April blog post on the widespread adoption of care experience as a legally protected characteristic by local councils and other institutions across the public and private sectors, ClouDoc’s August blog post delves deeper into the... Read More →
Oldham, Salford and Trafford Councils have now joined a growing number of Local Authorities who recognise care experience as a protected characteristic in the law. But why are these protections important, and how can they help to address the inequalities... Read More →
Dispelling Myths About Inspections and the Need for Suitable Homes. There is a growing need for highly specialised homes that can provide good quality, nurturing care for children with multiple and complex needs. In some cases, these children are deprived... Read More →
November 2022 Strong leadership and a stable workforce are imperative to the survival of a children’s home. Ofsted is aware that there are many committed leaders and staff delivering excellent care across children’s residential care. However, they know that high... 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 →
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 →
