Children's Services

An Independent Monitoring Visit (commonly referred to as a Regulation 44 Visit) takes place once a month inside Residential Children's Homes. An independent inspector comes to visit the home to check if it is a safe place for children and young people to live.

This person does not work for the government, police or social services & is completely independent of the organisation. This visit is in line with Regulation 44 in the The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

When the inspector visits, the primary focus is on the safeguarding of children & ensuring they are happy, healthy & receiving the most appropriate support during the most crucial years of their lives.

Our inspectors ensure that where they live is safe, and provides a healthy, happy environment for them to thrive in.

They will also make sure that the wishes and feelings of your young people are the primary focus of your visit. 

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As part of each visit, the inspector will seek to gain the views of parents, social workers & other professionals working with the young people in addition the young people's views form a vital part of the independent monitoring visit. 

How are we judged?

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1. The quality and purpose of care standard (see regulation 6)

2. The children’s views, wishes and feelings standard (see regulation 7)

3. The education standard (see regulation 8)

4. The enjoyment and achievement standard (see regulation 9)

5. The health and well-being standard (see regulation 10)

6. The positive relationships standard (see regulation 11)

7. The protection of children standard (see regulation 12)

8. The leadership and management standard (see regulation 13)

9. The care planning standard (see regulation 14)

Ofsted are the regulatory body who provide the judgement for each organisation. Ofsted reviews the content of Regulation 44 reports to inform the next inspection and uses the information to decide if we need to take any other action. Regulation 44 reports are submitted to the regulatory body every month from the point of registration.

All of our staff at AH Consultants carry an Enhanced DBS certificate, comply with safe recruitment & receive an Enhanced DBS check. We operate within the guidelines of our safe recruitment policy.