OFSTED Framework
Provide a short description of categories listed below.
Policies
Section A: The Protection Standard (Safeguarding & Risk Management)
Compliance Templates
Section C: The Support Standard (Independence & Well-being)
Recruitment Templates
Section D: The Leadership & Management Standard (Governance)
Child Protection and Safeguarding (16-17 Focus)
Adult Safeguarding Integration Framework
Adult-to-Child Risk Matching & Impact Assessment
Radicalisation and Prevent Duty
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Prevention
Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) & County Lines
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Missing From Care Policy (Thames Valley Police Aligned)
Local Authority MASH Escalation and Referral Procedure
Online Safety, Cyberbullying, and Digital Monitoring
Behaviour Management & Trusting Relationships
Restraint, Restriction, and Restrictive Practice Prohibition
Positive De-escalation Framework
Anti-Bullying and Harassment
Peer-on-Peer (Harmful Sexual Behaviour) Abuse
Substance Misuse and Illicit Items Policy
Alcohol and E-Cigarette Regulations
Self-Harm and Suicide Ideation Response Protocol
Search and Seizure Policy (Rooms and Possessions)
Visitors and Overnight Guest Policy (Adult-to-Child Protection)
Professional Boundaries and Staff Conduct
Whistleblowing Policy
Section B: The Accommodation Standard (Premises & Safety Compliance)
Property Suitability & Environmental Health Check
Fire Safety Management Plan (Interlinked Alarms/Drills)
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
Health and Safety Policy (General Premises)
Legionella and Water Testing Control
Gas and Electrical Safety Testing Management
First Aid, Accident Reporting, and RIDDOR
Hazard Identification and COSHH Compliance
CCTV and Surveillance Monitoring Privacy Policy
Maintenance, Repairs, and Property Damage Reporting
Room Vetting and Privacy Checks
Food Hygiene, Kitchen Safety, and Nutrition
Waste Management and Biohazard Disposal
Sharps Disposal and Needle Safety
Infection Control and Workplace Outbreaks
Security, Key Audits, and Access Control
Contractors on Site Policy (Vetting Procedures)
Environmental Sustainability Policy
Business Continuity, Flood, and Power Failure Plans
Emergency Decant and Alternative Accommodation Matrix
Service Admission, Referral, and Placement Matching
Needs-Led Independence Assessment Framework
Pathway Plan and Care Plan Integration
Financial Capability and Youth Budgeting Support
Cooking, Healthy Living, and Life Skills Mentoring
Education, Employment, and Training (EET) Engagement
Registering with Local Health Services (GPs, Dentists, CAMHS)
Medication Self-Administration Support and Audit Logs
Mental Health Wellbeing and Emotional Support
Sexual Health, Relationship Counselling, and Consent Guidance
Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Identity Support
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Affirmation Policy
Service User Feedback Loops and Voice of the Child
Promoting Leisure, Hobbies, and Community Activities
Travel, Public Transport Skills, and Mobility Support
Key Working Session Frameworks
Planned and Emergency Placement Terminations
Moving On and Transitioning to Adult Accommodation (18+)
Care Leavers Grant Support and Liaison
Young Person’s Savings Plan Protocol
Statement of Purpose Governance & Annual Review
Regulation 32 Quality of Care Reviews (Six-Monthly Reports)
Regulation 34 Independent Quality Monitoring (Monthly Audits)
Responsible Individual (RI) Roles and Duties
Registered Manager (RM) Operational Oversight
Workforce Planning and Staffing Structures
Safer Recruitment and Vetting Policy (SCR Tracking)
Staff Induction and Competency Management
Staff Supervision and Appraisals Policy
Mandatory Staff Training Matrix (Level 5 & Children Regulations)
Staff Grievance and Disciplinary Action Procedures
Management of Conflict of Interest
Safe On-Call and Out-of-Hours Management Structures
Data Protection, GDPR, and Case File Retention
Information Sharing with Wokingham Borough Council & MASH
Record Keeping, Progress Tracking, and Storage Security
Ofsted Notifications Framework (Significant Events Management)
Complaints, Appeals, and Compliments System
Quality Assurance and Auditing Framework
Business Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Section E: Appendices, Toolkits, & Operational Registers
Young Person Welcome Pack Template
Individual Locality Risk Assessment Template
Daily Log & Support Recording Template
Key Work Session Record Form
Weekly Room Inspection Form
Missing Child Log & Incident Report Sheet
Physical Incident/Restraint Prevention Review Log
Medication Administration Record (MAR) Sheet
Safeguarding Incident Alert & Review Log
Emergency On-Call Escalation Matrix
Staff Training Log and Training Register
Visitors Log and Vetting Book
Complaints Log and Resolution Tracker
Health and Safety Weekly Walkthrough Sheet
Fire Equipment Inspection Register
Accident and Near-Miss Book
Weekly Fire Drill & Alarm Test Tracker
Young Person Independence Milestone Tracking Matrix
Placement Matching/Impact Review Sign-Off Sheet
Ofsted Notification Log Tracker
