Understanding Ofsted Regulations (16-18)

The introduction of the regulation of 16-18 supported accommodation services means potential big changes for these provisions.  Originally discussed in 2019, and delayed by the pandemic, all such services are now required to be registered and regulated by Ofsted, meaning a huge range of changes for owners, leaders, managers and staff.  This course is the ideal, practical and pragmatic introduction to the requirements, demonstrating commitment to Ofsted that a service is proactively providing the best support for young people in accommodating services.

Course Length. 2 days

Course Contents

Background to the new Regulations
Why they have been implemented
Principles of supported living from a young person’s perspective
The Four Quality Standards – Leadership and Management, Protection, Accommodation and Support
Young people’s entitlements (while in placement, LAC and leaving care)
Record keeping and documentation principles (inc. GDPR)
How Ofsted grade children and young people’s services (Consistently strong, Inconsistent quality, Serious or widespread weaknesses)
The Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
Aspiring for “Outstanding” across all areas

This course contains workbooks, activities covering all learned areas, a final exam (pass / fail) and a reflection on how learned topics will be applied to the learners’ effective support work.

Successful award of this certificate includes passing all areas of the course including making an active contribution to discussions.

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.