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Ofsted and the CQC have today published a joint thematic review of Start for Life services, which provide support for parents from pregnancy until their baby is 2 years old.
Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.
This guide explains to parents and carers what happens when Ofsted and CQC…
This guide explains what happens when Ofsted and CQC inspect local…
A joint thematic review of Start for Life services, including how services are provided through the family hub model.
This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting area SEND.
Details of joint inspections (JTAIs) by Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services and HM Inspectorate of Probation.
Ofsted, CQC and HMICFRS have today announced the restart of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs).
A review to assess how alternative provision (AP) commissioning and oversight is currently working and the impact of arrangements on children and young people.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a JTAI of the multi-agency response to the identification of initial need and risk (often referred to as the ‘front door’).
Guidance for joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of the multi-agency response to children living with domestic abuse, and links to the inspection reports.
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins has ordered a special review into Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust which treated Valdo Calocane.
A new joint report shows that more children with mental health needs are getting the right support at the right time.
This guide is for CQC and Ofsted inspectors and providers to help decide if a provider needs to register with one or both regulatory bodies.
How Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will conduct thematic visits to local areas to look at preparation for adulthood arrangements.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) annual report and accounts for 2018 to 2019.
A summary of findings from our joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of how multi-agency partnerships identify and respond to children with mental ill health.
A summary of findings from our joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of how multi-agency partnerships respond to child exploitation.
The inspection of local areas’ effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people who are disabled and have special educational needs.
Guidance for inspectors on carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) in Solihull of local areas’ multi-agency response to identification of initial need and risk.
Planning guidance for the NHS from England's leading national health and care bodies. It replaces Monitor's APR guidance from previous years (also known as ‘annual plan review’ guidance).
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