Welcome to
The Care Standards Store

The store has been developed to support children’s home providers, Registered Managers, deputies, team leaders, and residential support workers in meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations.

Every resource available within the store is grounded in statutory guidance, Ofsted’s inspection framework, and best practice in children’s residential care. These materials are designed to strengthen leadership, improve consistency of practice, and support services to demonstrate clear impact for children.

The resources available support:

• Strong leadership and management

• Quality assurance, monitoring, and continuous improvement

• Inspection readiness and evidencing practice

• Staff development, supervision, and reflective practice

• Safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed care environments

All content reflects real operational experience of managing children’s homes and responding to inspection feedback, thematic reviews, and regulatory requirements. Resources are practical, proportionate, and focused on what inspectors look for not theory without application.

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This store exists to support leaders and teams to:

• Evidence effective leadership and oversight

• Embed good and outstanding practice

• Develop confident, accountable staff teams

• Maintain compliance while improving outcomes for children

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The store forms part of a wider commitment to raising standards, strengthening leadership, and supporting sustainable, high-quality children’s residential care.