Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Also known as: CQC

The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC registers providers, monitors and inspects services against its Single Assessment Framework, and publishes ratings of Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate.

Source: Care Quality Commission

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Ofsted

The regulator and inspectorate for education and children’s social care in England, including children’s homes and supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers.

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