Why Choosing the Right Regulation 44 Visitor Matters for Your Children’s Home

At Positive Care Consultancy, we know that finding the right Regulation 44 visitor is key to helping your children’s home meet and exceed Ofsted expectations. Regulation 44 visits go beyond compliance; they support your team, improve quality, and help create a safe, nurturing space where children can thrive.

Choosing the right visitor is about more than just ticking a box. It means working with someone who truly understands the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the SCCIF framework, and Quality Standards, and who appreciates the emotional and relational side of caring for children. The right visitor acts as a trusted critical friend, providing honest, constructive feedback that supports your leadership team and reflects the lived experience of the children.

We are often asked to work alongside organisations following an ‘inadequate’ Ofsted inspection. Our Regulation 44 visits help these homes embed strong quality assurance, rebuild confidence, and focus on sustainable improvements.

How the right visitor supports you:

  • Offers clear, practical feedback beyond paperwork

  • Focuses on children’s lived experience and wellbeing

  • Supports your leadership team with reflective guidance

  • Helps embed continuous improvement and inspection readiness

  • Acts as an extra safeguard by monitoring practice regularly

Why Positive Care Consultancy?


We bring decades of social care leadership and quality assurance experience. Our visits are thorough, compassionate, and centred on what matters most, the children and young people in your care.

You’ll receive:

  • Strengths-based reports valued by Ofsted

  • Positive recommendations to inspire progress

  • Tailored support for your home’s unique needs

  • Friendly, flexible service to fit your schedule

Ready to see how a Regulation 44 visitor can help your home?

Contact us today to discuss your needs and arrange a visit that supports your journey to outstanding care.

Why Choosing The Right Regulation 44 Visitor Matters