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Guidance for providers on registering a children’s home with Ofsted when the care and accommodation is provided in more than one building.
Information for local partnerships on the Child House model of support for children and young people affected by sexual abuse.
When and how to register with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a children's home or secure children's home.
Departmental advice for children’s homes providers and their partners following amendments to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
A report on why children go into children’s homes and how well matched they are.
Ofsted has issued a fresh warning against the placement of vulnerable children, including those subject to deprivation of liberty orders, in unregistered children’s homes.
An overview of Ofsted's registration process for adoption agencies, fostering agencies, children’s homes, residential family centres and residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
An analysis of children’s homes that provide short breaks, usually for disabled children.
Contact details for secure children's homes in England and Wales, including addresses and phone numbers for each centre or unit.
Information for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use.
The Children’s Homes (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2018 came into force on 22 May 2018 and amends the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
What to do if you are concerned for your guests or their children's safety. Includes what to do if you think they are being exploited.
A guide to the use, storage and sharing of information about children in care homes.
This is an introductory welcome guide for children under 18 who are moving from Ukraine to England under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
A report about children's homes, the services that they offer and the needs that they say they are aiming to meet.
Annex A form for children's homes and secure children's homes to fill in ahead of inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
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