Ofsted Childrens’ Home Registered Manager Intensive 10 Week Programme

We are proud to introduce our Ofsted Childrens' Homes Registered Manager Intensive Programme (10 Weeks) — an exclusive, high-impact course designed to develop confident, inspection-ready leaders within children’s residential care.

📍 Location: Romford, East London
📅 Start Date: 3rd May 2026
⏳ Duration: 10 Weeks

Programme Format:
• 1-hour weekly virtual supervision (midweek)
• 5-hour intensive in-person session every Sunday

Cohort Size: Limited to just 10 participants
Cost: £3,000
• £1,500 upfront
• £1,500 at Week 5

Info: ✅ Week 1: The Role of a Registered Manager

Focus: Identity, expectations, and leadership mindset

Content:
• Full breakdown of RM responsibilities
• What Ofsted expects from a “good” vs “outstanding” manager
• Accountability vs delegation
• Time management and prioritisation

Special Feature:
• Live Panel Q&A with experienced RMs
• Networking group launched (peer support community)

Outcome:
Participants understand exactly what the RM role demands day-to-day and strategically.

Info: Focus: Turning standards into practice

Content:
• Deep dive into the 9 Quality Standards
• Evidence-based practice vs paperwork culture
• Linking daily care to inspection outcomes
• Real examples of strong vs weak practice

Practical:
• Map your home against each standard

Outcome:
Participants can confidently translate standards into daily practice

Info: ⚖️ Week 3: Legislation & Regulatory Framework

Focus: Knowing the law and using it

Content:
• Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Care Standards Act 2000
• Working Together to Safeguard Children
• GDPR and data protection basics

Practical:
• Scenario-based decision making

Outcome:
Participants understand legal accountability and decision-making frameworks.

Info: Week 4: Safer Recruitment & HR Compliance

Focus: Building a safe workforce

Content:
• Safer recruitment principles
• Full HR file compliance checklist
• DBS, references, gaps in employment
• Disciplinary processes & managing allegations

Practical:
• Audit a mock staff file

Outcome:
Participants can confidently ensure bulletproof HR systems

Info:
Week 5: Regulations 40–46 & External Oversight

Focus: Reporting and scrutiny

Content:
• Regulation 40 notifications (what, when, how)
• Regulation 44 visits – how to maximise them
• Regulation 45 reports & improvement planning
• Working effectively with independent visitors

Special Feature:
• Panel with 3 Reg 44 visitors

Outcome:
Participants understand how to use oversight to strengthen their home

Info: ️ Week 6: Health & Safety & Environment

Focus: Safe homes, safe systems

Content:
• Health & safety systems in children’s homes
• Fire safety, risk assessments, incident reporting
• Home folder essentials
• LARA SOP (Local Authority Risk Assessment / Statement of Purpose alignment)

Practical:
• Build a compliant home folder structure

Outcome:
Participants can ensure their home is safe, compliant, and inspection-ready.

Info: Week 7: The Child’s File & Schedule 3

Focus: Documentation that tells the child’s story

Content:
• Schedule 3 requirements
• What should be in a child’s file
• Care planning & placement plans
• Chronologies and recording standards

Practical:
• Audit a child’s file

Outcome:
Participants understand how to maintain high-quality, child-centred records

Info: Week 8: Reflective Supervision & Team Meetings

Focus: Leading people effectively

Content:
• Reflective supervision models
• Managing performance and staff wellbeing
• Running effective team meetings
• Addressing poor practice

Practical:
• Conduct a mock supervision session

Outcome:
Participants develop strong leadership and team management skills

Info: Week 9: Auditing & Quality Assurance

Focus: Knowing your home inside out

Content:
• Internal auditing systems
• Identifying gaps before Ofsted does
• Action planning and tracking improvements
• Using data to drive quality

Practical:
• Create a full audit framework

Outcome:
Participants can self-assess and continuously improve their home.

Info:
Focus: Becoming an outstanding Registered Manager

Content:
• Ofsted inspections (deep dive)
• How inspections work
• What inspectors look for
• How to present evidence confidently
• Leadership styles & resilience
• Managing difficult situations:
• Safeguarding crises
• Placement breakdowns
• Complaints & allegations
• Building a strong culture in the home
• Working with external professionals (social workers, LAs)
• Emotional intelligence & decision-making under pressure

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

19 Hall Ter, 19 Hall Terrace, Romford, United Kingdom

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