REG 44 VISIT

At MFA Care Consultancy, we provide professional and independent Regulation 44 visits for children’s homes, supporting providers to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. Regulation 44 requires that an independent person visits the home at least once a month to assess the quality of care, safeguarding practices, and overall operation of the service.
Our service goes beyond compliance delivering meaningful insight, challenge, and continuous improvement.

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Our Regulation 44 Service Includes
Monthly Independent Visits: Thorough announced and unannounced visits to assess care practices, safeguarding, leadership, and the home environment.

Young Person & Stakeholder Voice: Engagement with children, staff, and professionals to ensure lived experiences are captured and influence service development.

Comprehensive Ofsted-Ready Reports: Detailed, analytical reports highlighting strengths, areas for development, and clear, actionable recommendations.

Safeguarding & Compliance Oversight: Robust review of records, incidents, and practices to ensure children are effectively safeguarded and their welfare is promoted.

Quality Standards Assessment: Evaluation against the Children’s Homes Quality Standards to ensure outcomes for young people are consistently met.

Action Tracking & Continuous Improvement: Monitoring of previous recommendations to ensure progress, accountability, and sustained improvement over time.

Our Approach We provide a rigorous, independent, and constructive service not just a tick-box exercise.

Our visits are designed to:
Promote a strong safeguarding culture
Identify risks early and support resolution
Strengthen leadership and management oversight
Support homes in achieving and maintaining positive Ofsted outcomes

Our reports provide a clear narrative of life in the home, combining data, professional judgement, and evidence-based analysis to support both operational and strategic decision-making.

Why Choose MFA
Experienced Leadership Insight Delivered by professionals with extensive experience in children’s residential care and Ofsted expectations

Premium Quality Reporting – Analytical, RAG-rated, and improvement-focused

Tailored & Relationship-Based – We work alongside providers, not just inspect

Beyond Compliance – Supporting long-term service development, not just monthly checks Outcome
Our Regulation 44 service ensures that:
Children are safe, heard, and supported
Homes remain compliant and inspection-ready
Providers have clear oversight and direction
Continuous improvement is embedded into practice
Our Key Services

Service We Provide

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Start‑Up Consultancy
Market research and feasibility
Business planning
Financial projections
Property suitability advice
Regulatory roadmap

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Ofsted Registration Support
SC1 and SC2 application support
Statement of Purpose
Children’s Guide
Location Risk Assessment
Policies and procedures

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Property & Location Support
Property suitability checks
Planning guidance
Location risk assessments
Pre‑inspection readiness

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Compliance Support
Mock Ofsted inspections
Quality assurance audits
Regulation 44 support
Regulation 45 quality review support

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One-to-One Business Support & Coaching


We offer personalised one-to-one business support and coaching for providers, Responsible Individuals, Registered Managers, and aspiring leaders who need clear, practical guidance. Whether you are setting up a service, preparing for registration, strengthening leadership, or improving operational readiness, MFA Consult provides tailored support to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose.


Contact Us

Call us for general inquiries

016 0428 9094

Email us for all
inquiries:

contact@mfaconsult.co.uk

Locate Us

Office Address

Northampton Nn3 5dx