Ofsted Regulations and Awareness
55 1 Day Children-Focused Course
This course provides essential knowledge and practical understanding of Ofsted regulations, standards, and inspection frameworks relating to children’s services. It supports professionals to maintain compliance, deliver high-quality care, and promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
Course Objectives
- Understand the role and purpose of Ofsted in regulating children’s services.
- Recognise the key Ofsted frameworks and inspection criteria.
- Understand what inspectors look for during inspections.
- Learn how to demonstrate good and outstanding practice.
- Understand safeguarding expectations within Ofsted standards.
- Recognise the importance of child-centred care and outcomes.
- Develop skills in maintaining accurate records and evidence.
- Understand compliance requirements in residential and care settings.
- Promote continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- Understand staff roles, accountability, and professional conduct.
- Learn how to prepare for and respond to inspections confidently.
- Work effectively within policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
- Reflect on practice to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, residential care staff, support workers, managers, safeguarding leads, and anyone working within children’s services.
Course Format
- Duration: 1 Day
- Mode: In-person training only
- Assessment: Case studies, group discussions, and reflective learning
Certification
Participants will receive an Ofsted Regulations and Awareness Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 1–2 years (in line with organisational policy).
Relevant Legislation and Guidance
- Children Act 1989 & 2004
- Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Care Act 2014
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
- Ofsted Inspection Framework (EIF/SCCIF)
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- CQC Fundamental Standards
