Exam Pass Notes

Use these notes as a brief review before the assessment. They highlight the practical points from the course but do not replace your home's policies, local procedures or legal advice.

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• In England, the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 set the legal framework for registered children's homes.
• The nine Quality Standards describe outcomes and expectations for children’s care.
• Quality Standards should be apparent in everyday care and practice, not only in managers' paperwork.
• The Statement of Purpose must accurately reflect the service the home actually provides.
• The Children's Guide should explain the home, children's rights and how they can get help.
• Good matching reduces risk; unstable or unrealistic placements increase it.
• Key workers or link workers connect care plans, relationships and daily support.
• Supervision should support reflective practice, clarify accountability and improve care quality.
• Serious incidents must be escalated promptly so Ofsted notifications are not delayed and, where possible, made within 24 hours.
• Inspection evidence should show children's lived experience, progress and the impact of care, not only tidy documents.
• Regulation 44 monthly visits and regulation 45 quality reviews at least every six months test whether the home's account is accurate and whether improvements are occurring.