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CQC and Ofsted activity is rising. Is your service ready for inspection?

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CQC inspection readiness is becoming critical as regulatory activity rises across England. Providers across England are facing a new wave of CQC and Ofsted scrutiny, and CQC inspection readiness can no longer be assumed or delayed. The question is not whether an inspector will arrive — it is whether your service’s CQC inspection readiness is strong enough when they do. 1 in 3 SERVICES RATED REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT OR INADEQUATE 72 hrs TYPICAL NOTICE GIVEN BEFORE […]

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Care Planning – Core principle: person‑centred, not grammar‑centred

Should I use First or Third Person when writing Care Plans: CQC & Ofsted Guidance

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Neither CQC nor Ofsted sets a blanket rule that care plans must be written in first person (“I want…”) or third person (“X wants…”). What they do consistently require is that plans and records demonstrate the person’s (or child’s) needs, preferences, and involvement in planning and review, and that support is clearly described and deliverable in practice. Regulation 9: Person Centred Care-The intention of this regulation is to make sure that people using a service

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Reflective Safeguarding Supervision: Standards for Children’s Homes in England

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Supporting Safe Practice, Enabling Critical Awareness and Taking Care of the Safeguarding Workforce Purpose and Scope This document sets universal standards for reflective safeguarding supervision that can be applied in children’s homes across England. These standards are designed to support residential child’s home  providers in meeting their statutory obligations under The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards framework. Reflective supervision allows time to move from the often complex and challenging tasks related

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Demystifying Schedule 6: Your Ultimate Guide to Staff Qualifications in Children’s Homes

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In the ever-evolving landscape of children’s social care, staying compliant with regulations isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about building homes where children truly thrive. At Care Quality Support, we specialise in empowering residential care providers with practical training, auditing tools, and expert guidance to navigate Ofsted inspections with confidence as well as schedule 6 staff qualifications in children’s homes which is our topic for this article.  Today, we’re zooming in on one of the

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How care plans differ in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties EBD versus therapeutic homes

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Care plans in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) homes and therapeutic residential homes both aim to meet individual needs, but they differ in structure, focus and underlying approach. The key distinction lies in how they address behaviour versus trauma and emotional healing. This article addresses how care plans differ in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties EBD versus therapeutic homes. Core difference EBD home care plans prioritise behavioural management, stabilisation and social functioning, while therapeutic home care plans emphasise

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