Regulation 44 & Quality Assurance Services 

Helping Children’s Homes Create Safe, Reflective and Outstanding Places to Grow

At Positive Care Consultancy, we understand the heart of children’s residential care: relationships, safety, and consistency.

That’s why our Independent Regulation 44 visits go beyond a checklist. We offer thoughtful, reflective reports that focus on what matters most—how your home protects, nurtures, and empowers the children in your care.

All our work is grounded in the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF). We use these frameworks not just for compliance, but as tools to explore culture, voice, and lived experience.

We work alongside you as a critical friend, someone who brings both professional rigour and emotional intelligence, supporting your team to embed best practice, build confidence, and grow a strong, child-centred culture.

These visits involve rigorous and impartial evaluation of arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The visits are undertaken by a team of highly qualified and experienced Independent Social Care consultants.

Our Services Include:

Independent Regulation 44 Visit

Objective, detailed evaluations with clear reporting and actionable recommendations to support improvement and compliance.

Ofsted Readiness & Mock Inspections

Realistic preparation for inspection, helping your team confidently demonstrate impact, culture, and outcomes.

Quality Standards Audit (2-Day Review)

In-depth review aligned with the SCCIF and Quality Standards, including a comprehensive findings and recommendations report.

Post-Inspection Support

Development of tailored improvement plans, with clear action tracking and progress reviews.

Supported Accommodation Audits

Independent evaluations of supported accommodation to ensure your service meets current regulatory and best practice expectations.

Whether you’re newly registered or striving for ‘Outstanding’, our experienced team can guide you through every step.

Please contact us for further information.