Know where you stand before you commit.
A focused readiness audit before a full registration pack. We assess your position across documents, personnel, premises, and finances — then give you a prioritised action plan and a sample document so you can see what you're buying.
What's included
Readiness assessment
A structured review across all four dimensions: documents, personnel, premises, and finances. We identify exactly where you are and what Ofsted will expect.
Top 5 blockers
The five highest-impact gaps standing between you and a strong SC1 application — ranked by risk, not alphabetically. Each one comes with a concrete next step.
Prioritised action plan
A sequenced plan for the next 30 days: what to do first, what can wait, and what depends on third parties (DBS, local authority, planning).
Sample document
One AI-generated document from your home's details — typically the Statement of Purpose — so you can see the quality before committing to a full pack.
Written recommendations
Specific, actionable guidance on your registered manager's experience, your care model positioning, and the regulatory framing most likely to satisfy Ofsted.
The audit is for you if…
- ✓You're planning to register a children's home but unsure where to start
- ✓You want to know your gaps before investing in documents
- ✓You've started the process but aren't sure what's missing
- ✓You're comparing options and want to see the quality first
It's not for you if…
- ×You're already registered and need compliance support (see Compliance)
- ×You need legal advice on corporate structure or employment law
- ×You want someone to submit the application on your behalf
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your home
Fill in the form below — your role, premises status, personnel, and what concerns you most. Takes about 5 minutes.
- 2
We assess your readiness
We review your position across all four dimensions and run your details through the same engine that powers the platform's readiness scoring.
- 3
You get your report
A structured report with your top 5 blockers, a 30-day action plan, a sample document, and written recommendations — delivered within a week.
Request your readiness audit
No payment now — we’ll confirm your request and schedule the audit within 2 working days.
- Not affiliated with Ofsted
- Drafts require your review
- No guarantee of registration
Frequently asked questions
What happens after I request an audit?
We'll confirm your request within 2 working days and schedule the audit. The process takes about a week from your request to receiving the final report.
Is the £99 credited toward the Registration Draft Pack?
Yes — 100% of the £99 is credited toward either the £1,495 Registration Draft Pack or the Expert Review tier within 30 days of your audit. It's a deposit, not an extra cost.
What if I'm not ready to register yet?
That's exactly what the audit is for. Many applicants are earlier in the process than they think. The audit tells you where you really stand and what to tackle first — no commitment to the full pack.
Do you need sensitive documents from me?
No. We never ask for or store DBS certificates, health declarations, children's records, or any sensitive artefacts. The audit works from the structured information you provide in the request form.
Can I skip the audit and go straight to the Registration Draft Pack?
Yes — the audit is optional. If you already know your readiness position and want to go straight to document generation, you can request access to the Registration Draft Pack directly.
Not ready for an audit? Try the free readiness checker — it takes 5 minutes and gives you an instant score.