Ready to Open a Children's Home? Here's Everything You Need to Do It Right.
Setting up a children's home in England is one of the most rewarding things you can do — and one of the most complex. The registration process is demanding, the legislation is extensive, and the consequences of getting it wrong are serious. This course exists so that you don't have to figure it out alone.
Who Is This Course For?
  • Aspiring children's home providers who are at the beginning of their registration journey
  • Newly registered providers who want to make sure they haven't missed anything
  • Responsible Individuals and Registered Managers preparing for Ofsted registration
  • Care professionals transitioning into the children's residential sector
  • Anyone who has started the process and feels overwhelmed by the complexity of the legal and regulatory requirements
What You Will Learn
  • The full legal framework — the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and what Ofsted is actually measuring
  • How to plan your work from the very beginning — including planning permission, location risk assessments, and property readiness
  • How to write a Statement of Purpose that covers all 22 mandatory Schedule 1 items — and that stands up to inspection scrutiny
  • How to build a business plan that demonstrates financial viability — including realistic cashflow projections that Ofsted and commissioners will take seriously
  • The complete SC1 and SC2 application process — what they are, how they connect, and the most common errors that hold applications up
  • Every essential policy and procedure your home needs at registration — including safeguarding, missing from care, behaviour management, and the Children's Guide
  • What happens after you submit — the suitability checks, the pre-interview stage, and how to prepare for Ofsted's site visit
  • How to build commissioner relationships and generate your first placements after registration is granted
Your Course Facilitators
FACILITATOR 
Gradle is the Director of Elevate Care Insights CIC and has over 35 years of experience across Ofsted and CQC-regulated services, including children's homes, supported accommodation, supported living, and domiciliary care. She has built and registered multiple services and brings a practitioner's deep knowledge of what registration actually requires.
FACILITATOR 
Joe is a former Ofsted and CQC Inspector, a current Responsible Individual specialising in new registrations and inspection preparation, a Regulation 44 Independent Visitor, and a trainer of Regulation 44 Visitors. He brings an inspector's perspective to every module — giving you unparalleled insight into exactly what Ofsted is looking for and how to give it to them.
What's Included
8 complete course modules — 15+ expert-led video lessons
Module 1: Navigating the Legal Landscape — legislation, Quality Standards, therapeutic approaches
Module 2: Your Work Plan — planning permission, location risk assessment, property readiness
Module 3: Vision, Mission and Purpose — business plan, all 22 Statement of Purpose requirements
Module 4: Financial Forecast — viability, cashflow projections, fee setting, insurance
Module 5: SC2 and Registration — the full application process with Joe Staines (ex-Ofsted)
Module 6: Essential Policies and Procedures — every required policy, the Children's Guide, submission pack
Module 7: Final Steps — quality assurance, pre-interview preparation, the consultant's role
Module 8: Extras — commissioners, Regulation 44, building your referral pipeline Sensory Room
Downloadable documents for every module — action plans, reference guides, compliance checklists
Location Risk Assessment template (compliant with DfE guidance framework)
Property Readiness compliance checklist
Complete Statement of Purpose action plan covering all 22 Schedule 1 items
Business Plan section-by-section reference guide
Pre-submission checklist and registration work plan
Certificate of Completion on finishing all 8 modules
Lifetime access to all course content and future updates
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    We have built this course because we know what it takes to register a children's home in England — and we know what the cost of getting it wrong looks like for providers and for children. Every lesson, every template, and every checklist in this course comes from direct experience of the registration process, the inspection framework, and the regulatory expectations that govern our sector.

    If you complete this course and work through the action plans, you will have everything you need to submit a strong, compliant, evidence-based Ofsted application.

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      ABOUT US

      Elevate Care Insights CIC is a registered Community Interest Company specialising in transition to adulthood services, training, and consultancy across Ofsted and CQC-regulated settings. ECI CIC exists to raise the quality of care provision through expert-led training, practical tools, and genuine sector knowledge. This course is co-facilitated with ex-Ofsted and CQC Inspector, current Responsible Individual, and Regulation 44 Visitor and trainers.
      • Do I need any prior qualifications to take this course?
        No prior qualifications are required. This course is designed for anyone planning to register a children's home — whether you are completely new to the sector or transitioning from a related care background. Module 1 sets the context from the beginning.
      • Is this course recognised by Ofsted?
        This course is not a qualification and is not awarded by a regulated awarding body. It is a professional development course designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to complete your Ofsted registration successfully. The knowledge you gain is directly applicable to your application.
      • How long will it take to complete?
        The course has approximately 10–12 hours of video content across 8 modules. Most learners work through it over 6–8 weeks alongside their registration preparation. There are no deadlines — you learn at your own pace and return to any lesson as many times as you need.
      • What happens if I need help with something specific?
        Level 1 learners have access to the course materials and can email ECI CIC with general queries. Level 2 and Level 3 learners get live webinar time with Gradle and Joe Staines where specific questions can be addressed directly. Level 3 learners also receive consultancy visits for in-depth review of their specific situation.
      • When do the live webinars take place for Level 2 and Level 3?
        Webinar dates are scheduled after enrolment and communicated by email. They run monthly across a three-month period. All sessions are recorded and the replay is uploaded within 48 hours for anyone who cannot attend live.
      • What is your refund policy?
        All purchases are non-refundable. We encourage you to read the full course description and review the inclusions carefully before enrolling. If you have any questions about whether this course is right for you, please contact us at support@elevatecareinsights.com before purchasing and we will be happy to help.
      • I already have some of the documentation in place. Is this course still useful?
        Yes. Many providers who have started the registration process find significant gaps when they work through the course — particularly around the Statement of Purpose, financial projections, and the SC2 application. The course is useful at any stage of the registration journey.
      • Can I upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2 or Level 3 after I've enrolled?
        Yes. Contact us at support@elevatecareinsights.com and we will invoice you for the difference. You do not need to re-enrol from the beginning.