Ofsted Audit Software for Children's Services
Children’s homes, supported accommodation for 16–18 year olds, and other Ofsted-regulated children’s services operate under the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. MyCareAudit provides audit templates specifically aligned to these regulatory frameworks.
Our platform helps registered managers and responsible individuals maintain the rigorous quality standards that Ofsted inspectors assess under the SCCIF judgement areas: overall experiences and progress of children, how well children are helped and protected, the effectiveness of leaders and managers, and (for supported accommodation) the appropriateness of accommodation.
From Regulation 45 reports to safeguarding audits, missing episodes reviews, and quality of care standards monitoring, MyCareAudit gives you the structured tools to evidence continuous improvement between inspections.
Key Benefits
SCCIF-Aligned Templates
Audit templates mapped directly to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework judgement areas and quality standards.
Regulation 45 Support
Structured templates that support the completion of Regulation 45 independent visitor reports and monthly monitoring.
Safeguarding Audits
Children's safeguarding templates covering CSE, CCE, county lines, online safety, self-harm, and missing episodes.
Supported Accommodation
Dedicated templates for the supported accommodation standards introduced under the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023.
Statement of Purpose Audits
Templates for reviewing and auditing your statement of purpose against Children's Homes Regulations requirements.
Outcomes Tracking
Audit templates that track individual child outcomes across education, health, emotional wellbeing, and preparation for independence.
Features
Behaviour Management
Audit templates for behaviour management policies, physical intervention records, sanctions, and rewards systems.
Education & Activities
Templates for auditing educational attendance, achievement tracking, and activities programme quality.
Recruitment Audits
Safer recruitment templates covering DBS checks, references, interview processes, and Regulation 32 schedule compliance.
Health & Wellbeing
Templates for auditing health assessments, dental registrations, emotional wellbeing support, and CAMHS referrals.
Location Risk Assessment
Structured templates for completing and reviewing Regulation 46 location risk assessments.
Key Worker Audits
Templates for auditing key worker sessions, relationship quality, and individual support planning.
Who Uses This
Registered Managers
Maintain a comprehensive audit programme aligned to the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and prepare effectively for Ofsted inspections.
Responsible Individuals
Conduct Regulation 44/45 visits with structured templates and generate professional reports for submission.
Children's Home Groups
Standardise quality assurance across all homes, benchmark performance, and identify organisation-wide improvement areas.
Supported Accommodation Providers
Use templates aligned to the new supported accommodation quality standards for 16–18 year olds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MyCareAudit cover the SCCIF framework?\u25BE
Yes. All children's services templates are mapped to the SCCIF judgement areas, ensuring your audits address the criteria Ofsted inspectors use during both full and interim inspections.
Are there templates for the new supported accommodation standards?\u25BE
Yes. MyCareAudit includes templates aligned to the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, covering the specific quality standards for 16–18 year old provision.
Can I use MyCareAudit for Regulation 44/45 visits?\u25BE
Yes. The platform includes structured templates for both Regulation 44 (independent person) and Regulation 45 (review of quality of care) reports.
How does MyCareAudit handle children's safeguarding?\u25BE
Dedicated children's safeguarding templates cover areas including CSE, CCE, county lines, missing episodes, online safety, self-harm, and radicalisation.
Is MyCareAudit suitable for semi-independent living services?\u25BE
Yes. The platform includes templates appropriate for semi-independent and supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–18.
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