Children’s Homes Setup and Improvement Consultancy

Ofsted Registration & Compliance Recovery Support

Practical, values-led support from application to improvement

At Positive Care Consultancy, we understand that navigating Ofsted registration, or bouncing back from a difficult inspection, can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re opening a new children’s home or working through the challenges of a ‘Requires Improvement’ or ‘Inadequate’ judgement, our role is to walk alongside you with clear, grounded guidance.

We offer full, start-to-finish support for providers who want to deliver safe, child-centred care that meets regulatory expectations and reflects the values that matter most.

Why It Matters

Setting up a children’s home, or recovering after a poor inspection, is about more than ticking boxes. Ofsted expects providers to demonstrate leadership, consistency, and a deep understanding of lived experience. Our support goes beyond documentation. We work with you to build a culture that holds up under scrutiny, nurtures young people, and reflects Regulation 6, 12, 13, and 35 expectations with confidence.

What We Do

Whether you’re starting out or rebuilding, we offer clear, structured support that adapts to your needs.

Full Ofsted Registration Support

  • End-to-end guidance from idea to inspection

  • Development of Statement of Purpose, Location Risk Assessment, and other core documents

  • Inspection readiness planning and interview preparation

Compliance Recovery Plans

  • Tailored Home Improvement Plans for homes rated ‘Requires Improvement’ or ‘Inadequate’

  • Culture reviews and quality assurance audits

  • Support to review and refresh care planning, safeguarding practice, and leadership oversight

Implementation Support

  • Guidance on embedding best practice models

  • Help translating feedback into meaningful action

  • Templates, tools, and trackers to support sustained improvement

Task Progress & Completion Checks

  • Ongoing check-ins to ensure actions are being completed—not just written down

  • Reflective support to help managers stay focused, compliant, and confident

  • Acting as a critical friend to ensure momentum and accountability

Who It’s For

  • Newly registered providers

  • Homes facing compliance challenges or enforcement

  • Managers seeking confident leadership through transition

  • Responsible Individuals needing oversight and structure

Let’s Build (or Rebuild) With Confidence

Whether you’re registering your first home, recovering from an Ofsted judgement, or preparing for reinspection, we’re here to help. Our support is grounded in legislation, but delivered with empathy, insight, and a real understanding of the care landscape.

Please contact us for further information.