Ofsted Registration Support

Starting a new children’s residential home requires more than completing an application — it requires clarity, alignment, and confidence from the outset.

This service is designed to support new and aspiring providers through the registration and setup process, from early planning through to inspection readiness. The focus is on building strong foundations that make sense on paper, in practice, and under regulatory scrutiny.

What support may include

Support is tailored to your stage and may include:

• Registration readiness review: Assessing your current plans, identifying gaps, and clarifying next steps before submission.
• Policies and procedures alignment: Ensuring documentation reflects how the home will actually operate and aligns with your Statement of Purpose.
• Leadership and staffing readiness: Supporting clarity around roles, responsibilities, and leadership confidence, including Fit Person preparation.
• Evidence development: Helping you understand what evidence is needed, why it matters, and how it links to everyday practice.
• Ofsted interview preparation: Supporting calm, confident preparation for registration and inspection conversations.

How this support helps

This service helps to:

• Reduce delays in the registration process
• Avoid common pitfalls that lead to further questions or refusals
• Build confidence before inspection
• Create a service that is coherent, realistic, and sustainable

Rather than rushing to complete paperwork, the emphasis is on doing things properly from the start, so the home is well-prepared for registration and beyond.