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Targeted Solutions for Service Excellence

Effective oversight is about more than just identifying gaps; it is about providing the tools and professional guidance to close them. Wilkinson Independent Assurance offers a suite of services designed to move beyond the "tick-box" mindset, focusing on high-level detail, staff empowerment, and measurable outcomes for children.

Whether you are looking for statutory visits or a comprehensive quality deep-dive, our approach is always the same: Meticulous, Supportive, and Child-Centred.

Regulation 44 Independent Visits

Strategic Oversight. Protective Detail. Child-Centered Evidence.

We provide rigorous monthly oversight through both announced and unannounced visits, transforming a statutory requirement into a catalyst for service excellence.

Evidence Collection: A meticulous audit of care records, documents, and Local Authority assessments.
Active Engagement: Direct consultation with children and staff to ensure the child’s voice leads the narrative.
Immediate Feedback: Verbal recommendations provided on-site for instant service improvement.
Rapid Reporting: A comprehensive, high-level report delivered within 48 hours of visit completion, ready for direct Ofsted submission.

Regulation 45: Quality of Care Review

Strategic Analysis. Systemic Improvement. Future-Proofing.

We provide an objective, high-level analysis of your home’s performance over a six-month period, identifying trends and establishing a clear roadmap for the future.

Trend Identification: Deep-dive analysis of patterns in behavior, incidents, and outcomes to measure sustained progress.
Stakeholder Feedback: Synthesizing the views of children, staff, parents, and social workers to provide a 360-degree view of care.
Ofsted Readiness: Aligning your internal monitoring with the Quality Standards to demonstrate a proactive culture of self-evaluation.
Outcome Focused: Producing a robust, evidence-based report that showcases the positive impact your service has on young lives.

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Audits

The "Deep-Dive." Absolute Clarity. Risk Mitigation.

Designed as a "mock inspection," our quality audits provide a meticulous health check of your entire service, catching the details that standard visits might miss.

Full-Service Health Check: An exhaustive audit of all systems, including safeguarding, health and safety, and personnel files.
Digital Systems Optimization: Evaluation of how platforms like ClearCare, Microsoft Teams, & Mentor are utilized, ensuring data is recorded with clinical precision.
Gap Analysis: Identifying "blind spots" in documentation or practice before they become a concern for external regulators.
Service Recovery: Providing a tailored action plan to move a service from "Requires Improvement" to "Good" or "Outstanding."

Systems Optimization & Digital Training

Maximizing Tools. Ensuring Accuracy. Evidence-Led Reporting.

We help your team master the digital tools they use every day, ensuring that technology supports—rather than hinders—high-quality care recording.

Clearcare & Mentor Mastery: Expert-led training to ensure staff are capturing detailed, child-centered evidence that meets the highest audit standards.
Microsoft Teams & Office Integration: Streamlining communication and document management to improve efficiency and data security across your service.
Quality Over Compliance: Teaching staff to move beyond "basic entry" to professional, descriptive reporting that accurately reflects the standard of care.
Paperless Transitions: Supporting homes in moving from physical records to robust digital systems without losing the "human touch" in their reporting.

(Wilkinson Independent Assurance provides independent consultancy and training on third-party software systems based on expert-user experience and direct useage. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with ClearCare, Mentor, or Microsoft Corporation)

Service Registration & Transitions

From Vision to Registration. Expert Guidance. Seamless Integration.

Opening a new home or transitioning an existing service requires more than just paperwork; it requires a deep understanding of Ofsted’s rigorous expectations. We provide the strategic roadmap to help you navigate the registration process with total confidence.

Registration Roadmap: Expert guidance on the journey to Register a new Children's home or transition from a supported living service to a Registered Children’s Home, ensuring all statutory requirements are met from day one.
Statement of Purpose Development: Crafting bespoke, robust documents that clearly define your home’s ethos, care standards, and intended outcomes.
Environment & Compliance Prep: On-site consultations to ensure your physical environment and staff training align with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
Fit Person & Manager Mentoring: Preparing your leadership team for Ofsted registration interviews, focusing on regulatory knowledge and service-specific resilience.

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