
Ofsted Inspection Services
*Ofsted action planning in preparation for inspectionsÂ
*Immediate response following an Ofsted inspection which requires improvement- effective action planningÂ
*Mock Inspections [1 & 2 days]Â
*Preparing for Interim inspectionsÂ
*Support/guidance in completing any Ofsted recommendations/actions from inspection reports
*Compliance checks - Fire/Health & SafetyÂ
*Managing Ofsted inspections effectively - Fully compliant in line with the regulations and Quality Standards

Regulation 44 Inspections
*Unannounced monthly monitoring inspections -Inspecting the home[s] in accordance with legislation & the regulatory framework
*Audit of files to ensure compliance with all legislation
*Completing observations of practice within the homeÂ
*Interviewing the manager/staff team and young people as part of the inspection
*Gaining feedback from professionals during the inspection
*Review any actions from previous report and identifying whether actions have been metÂ
*Producing a detailed, fair and evidenced based Reg 44 report highlighting positive work as well as any recommendations
*The report will detail the outcome of the visit and will comment on young peoples well-being and safeguarding within the home
*The report will be sent to Ofsted, RI, Manager and placing authorities
*Responding to any questions or queries from placing authorities in a timely manner

HR Packages
*Recruitment support -Shortlisting applicants/selection
*4 Stage screening processÂ
*Sitting on the interview panel - conducting interviews
*HR files/paperwork - fully compliantÂ
*Staff development - appraisals & reviews
*Induction forms - proceduresÂ
*Employment & Staff training contractsÂ
*Staff disclaimers - legally covered
*Staff retention plans
*Investigating & chairing disciplinary/grievance meetingsÂ
*Tribunal - support & advice

Consultancy & Business Development
*General consultancy - staffing, referrals, tenders, contracts, systems & paperwork
*Setting up social care provisions
*Gaining funding for start ups
*Registration process with OfstedÂ
*Completing tenders - Local Authorities
*Building relationships with Placing Authorities
*Increasing/maintaining occupancy levels
*Fee negotiations with Local Authorities
*Notice period contractsÂ
*Support with referral process/matching
*on-going or ad hoc support