At Minerva, our experienced consultants now offer comprehensive Readiness Visits to ensure your Children’s Home is fully prepared for Ofsted registration.

Our consultants bring extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the Ofsted registration process, supporting providers to meet all regulatory requirements and achieve compliance from the very start. Each readiness visit is designed to assess your home’s preparedness across all key areas — from documentation and policies to staffing, safeguarding, and the physical environment.

We work closely with you to identify strengths, address any gaps, and provide clear, practical recommendations to ensure your home meets the standards set out in the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and all relevant legislation and guidance linked to opening and managing a children’s home.

At Minerva, we understand the complexities of registration and are committed to helping you establish a safe, compliant, and high-quality service that is ready to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people from day one.