Regulation 44: independent person visits
- An independent person visits at least once a month. Visits can be unannounced.
- They can interview children, parents, relatives and staff in private, with consent, and inspect the premises and records.
- Their report gives an opinion on whether children are effectively safeguarded and whether the home promotes their well-being, and can recommend actions.
- Copies go to Ofsted, placing authorities, the registered provider, the registered manager and the responsible individual, and to the local authority on request.
Regulation 45: review of the quality of care
- The registered person reviews the quality of care at least every six months.
- The review includes the views of children, parents, placing authorities and staff.
- The report goes to Ofsted within 28 days of completing the review.
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How they work together
Treat Reg 44 recommendations as a running action list, closed or dated every month. Then use Reg 45 to show what changed for children because of those actions, and what you will do next. An inspector will check that what you said you would do, you did.
Questions
Is there a deadline for sending the Reg 44 report?
Regulation 44 sets who receives the report but no fixed deadline for sending it. Follow your provider's procedure and keep it prompt.
Can the registered manager write the Reg 45 review?
The duty is on the registered person, which includes the registered manager. It must include the views of children, parents, placing authorities and staff.
This guide explains the law in plain English. It is not legal advice, and your home's policy may set tighter timescales.