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Ofsted mock inspection · from £595

Ofsted mock inspection for children’s homes and supported accommodation

Short answer

We run Ofsted-style mock inspections for children’s homes and supported accommodation, based on the relevant Ofsted framework and the Annex A information request. A remote mock is £595 and a one-day on-site mock is £995. You get a written report and action plan within 5 working days.
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By Sheref Ergun, care compliance consultant · member of IHSCM, Q Community, The Outstanding Society and Skills for Care

What we look at

  • Children’s homes: the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and the Quality Standards
  • Supported accommodation: the Ofsted framework and the supported accommodation regulations
  • Annex A-style information: records, staffing, incidents, missing episodes and complaints
  • The experiences and progress of children and young people
  • How well children and young people are helped and protected
  • The effectiveness of leaders and managers, including Regulation 44 and 45 or Regulation 32 monitoring

What you receive

A written report with judgements against the framework, the evidence behind them and a prioritised action plan, within 5 working days. On-site visits include verbal feedback at the end of the day.

Ofsted mock inspection prices

Ofsted

Ofsted Mock Inspection (remote)

£595

For children’s homes and supported accommodation, based on the SCCIF and the Annex A information request. Report within 5 working days.

  • Annex A-style information request and document review
  • Video interviews with the manager and key staff
  • Judgements against the relevant Ofsted framework
  • Written report and action plan within 5 working days

Ofsted

Ofsted Mock Inspection (on-site)

£995

A one-day visit run like an Ofsted inspection: records, staff interviews and, where appropriate, time with young people.

  • Everything in the remote mock
  • One-day visit to your home or setting
  • Observation of practice and the environment
  • Feedback at the end of the day, then the written report

Travel is free within 50 miles. Beyond 50 miles, travel is charged at cost and quoted before you book.

Ofsted

Ofsted Readiness Review

£195

For children’s homes and supported accommodation: a document check, a 45-minute video call and a written gap list within 3 working days.

  • Review of your Statement of Purpose and draft policies
  • 45-minute video call
  • Written gap list with priorities, within 3 working days
  • Advice on registration route and next steps

Your review or mock inspection fee is credited in full against any registration package or support plan booked within 90 days.

What providers say

“The Ofsted SCCIF templates cover all quality standards and regulations. Having audit tools made for children's residential care has been invaluable for our inspection prep.”
Children's Home Manager, Children's Residential CareNottingham · Name withheld at the provider’s request
“The SA templates cover every regulation from accommodation standards to support plans. The Reg 32 Quality of Support Review tracker alone has saved us hours of preparation.”
Supported Accommodation Manager, Supported Accommodation (16–17)Leeds · Name withheld at the provider’s request

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Ofsted mock inspection cost?

£595 remote or £995 for a one-day on-site visit. Travel is free within 50 miles; beyond that it is charged at cost and quoted before you book.

Do you cover supported accommodation?

Yes, as well as children’s homes.

Will you speak to young people?

On an on-site visit, where appropriate and with consent, we may spend time with young people as an inspector would.

Is the fee credited?

Yes. Your mock inspection fee is credited in full against any registration package or support plan booked within 90 days.

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