
Ofsted Inspection Services
*Ofsted action planning in preparation for inspections
*Immediate response following an Ofsted inspection which requires improvement- effective action planning
*Mock Inspections [1 & 2 days]
*Preparing for Interim inspections
*Support/guidance in completing any Ofsted recommendations/actions from inspection reports
*Compliance checks - Fire/Health & Safety
*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 home
*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 met
*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 process
*Sitting on the interview panel - conducting interviews
*HR files/paperwork - fully compliant
*Staff development - appraisals & reviews
*Induction forms - procedures
*Employment & Staff training contracts
*Staff disclaimers - legally covered
*Staff retention plans
*Investigating & chairing disciplinary/grievance meetings
*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 Ofsted
*Completing tenders - Local Authorities
*Building relationships with Placing Authorities
*Increasing/maintaining occupancy levels
*Fee negotiations with Local Authorities
*Notice period contracts
*Support with referral process/matching
*on-going or ad hoc support
