More than a year into the new Labour government, Access Social Care’s State of the Nation (SoTN) 2025 report offers a clear picture of how the social care sector has been affected. While the report praises services’ resilience and the... Read More →
With this year’s summer season well underway, it is time for social care providers to ensure they are prepared for the warmer weather. Making sure service users remain safe and comfortable during periods of extreme heat requires careful preparation and... Read More →
Understanding and responding to the mental health needs of service users is key to delivering high-quality and person-centred care. Mental health significantly impacts people’s daily lives, their overall well-being, and quality of life. Therefore, it’s essential for health and social... 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 →
