social care common inspection framework
Guidance on the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
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Our first principle of inspection is to focus on the things that matter most to children’s lives. The SCCIF is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ framework. The evaluation criteria are broadly consistent across the different types of children’s social care services but they reflect the unique nature of each type of service.
Inspection Frameworks
Here you can find resources for the social care common inspection framework.
adoption agencies
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects adoption support agencies.
secure children's homes
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects secure children's homes.
residential holiday schemes
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
boarding schools
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects boarding schools and residential special schools.
independent fostering agencies
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects independent fostering agencies.
further education colleges
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects residential provision of further education colleges.
children's homes
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects children's homes.
residential family centres
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects residential family centres.
voluntary adoption agencies
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects voluntary adoption agencies.
Additional Guidance
Here you can find additional guidance for the social care common inspection framework.
gathering further evidence
Ofsted’s protocol on arrangements for gathering further evidence if an inspection is incomplete.
reviewing electronic systems
Advice for social care providers about how they may arrange for Ofsted inspectors to review records held on electronic systems.
guidance for inspectors
Ofsted's guidance for inspectors raising concerns during inspections.