Safeguarding Services for Children’s Care

Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding is the most profound responsibility for any children’s care provider. A robust safeguarding culture is essential for protecting children from harm and is a central focus of Ofsted inspections.

Expert safeguarding services provide the specialist support and assurance needed to embed best practices, meet all regulatory requirements under the Care Standards Act, and create an environment where children are, and feel, safe.

The paramount importance of safeguarding in children’s care

Effective safeguarding goes far beyond having a policy on a shelf. It is a proactive, dynamic culture of vigilance that must be understood and practised by every member of staff.

Failures in safeguarding can have devastating consequences for children and can lead to severe regulatory action, jeopardising the future of your service. For Ofsted, demonstrating effective safeguarding is non-negotiable.

Embedding safe practice through expert support

Professional safeguarding support helps you fortify your arrangements across every level of your organisation. From developing robust policies to delivering impactful training and conducting rigorous audits, expert guidance ensures your service is not only compliant but a beacon of safe practice.

This commitment is fundamental to delivering high-quality care and building trust with children, families, and commissioners.

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Contact our team on 0330 133 3002 or email us customer-care@delphi.care today!

Our experienced consultants provide practical, professional support to help your service remain stable, compliant, and well led.

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Comprehensive safeguarding support for your service

Our safeguarding services are designed to equip your organisation with the tools, knowledge, and systems needed to protect the children you care for. We offer a suite of solutions tailored to the unique demands of the children’s care sector.

Safeguarding policy development and review

Your safeguarding policies are the foundation of your practice. We work with you to develop or review policies and procedures to ensure they are fully compliant with current legislation and statutory guidance, including Working Together to Safeguard Children.

We create clear, practical documents that your team can understand and implement effectively in day-to-day practice.

Specialist safeguarding training

A confident and knowledgeable team is your strongest safeguarding asset. We deliver engaging, up-to-date training for all levels of your organisation.

This includes basic safeguarding awareness for all staff and advanced training for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs). Our training is practical, grounded in real-world scenarios, and empowers staff to recognise, report, and manage safeguarding concerns with competence and confidence.

Independent safeguarding audits

How can you be certain your safeguarding policies are being followed correctly? Our independent safeguarding audits provide a critical, objective review of your systems and practices.

We examine case files, training records, and recruitment processes, producing a detailed report and a clear action plan to address any weaknesses before they are identified by an inspector.

How our safeguarding services support your organisation

Robust safeguarding policies

Clear, compliant policies aligned with legislation and statutory guidance.

Confident and capable staff

Specialist training to recognise, report, and manage safeguarding concerns.

Independent assurance and improvement

Objective audits with clear actions to strengthen safeguarding practice.

What we do.

Why choose us for safeguarding support

Led by safeguarding specialists

Our team consists of highly experienced professionals with deep roots in children’s services. With former Ofsted inspectors, senior social workers, and experienced safeguarding trainers among our consultants, we bring insight and authority that is second to none.

We understand both the regulatory landscape and the practical challenges of front-line care.

A supportive, collaborative approach

We work alongside you as a critical friend. Our approach is not to find fault, but to build capacity and confidence within your team.

We provide constructive, actionable advice tailored to the specific context of your service, helping you foster a sustainable culture of outstanding safeguarding.

Recent feedback from our clients.

Our Institute of Medical Imaging and Visualisation team found your knowledgeable and timely services extremely helpful in successfully securing our CQC registration. Thank you for all the help.

Bournemouth University

"Sarah McCormack's approach to measuring compliance against the current CQC methodology is exemplary.  Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the complexities of adult social care and demonstrated this throughout her visit and her different conversations with our staff team.

She was friendly, communicated well and actively listened to all of our team during her recent assessment of one of our services.  She was clear about the information she needed, was coaching and supportive in her feedback and most importantly spent time with our residents to understand a 'day in their lives' of living in one of our services. 

Staff felt confident to be able to speak with Sarah throughout the visit and I firmly believe that her approach will have boosted our team's confidence to be able to speak with a CQC inspector when they visit." 

Lucy Bland

Head of Regulation and Compliance

Rotherwood Healthcare

"I am delighted to inform you that following our recent inspection, a recommendation for an 'Outstanding' rating has been submitted to the panel. This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the exceptional services provided by Delphi Care Solutions. 

Your team's expertise and unwavering support have been instrumental in guiding us through this journey. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and professionalism that Delphi Care has consistently demonstrated. Thank you once again for your invaluable assistance."

Nqabutho Sibanda

Director

Elborough Care Services

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"I am now registered with the CQC. Thanks again for all the help, support and wonderful service. I will be recommending you to all my colleagues in the future. Sean was a great help. He made the whole process smooth and painless. Highly recommended."

Dr Israar Ul-Haq MRCP, MRCGP

The Private GP (Walsall)

"We provide housing and support for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, with many of our services registered with the CQC.

In December 2024, we commissioned Delphi to carry out a mock CQC inspection across one registration covering four services. The inspection was led by an experienced ex-CQC inspector, resulting in a thorough report rated using CQC methodology.

We received a detailed action plan, and the whole process was professional, insightful, and highly valuable. We found the service extremely helpful and would highly recommend it."

Executive Director of Support

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Our other services.

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Care Consultancy

Whatever the type of service you have, our team of experts work with you to ensure that every aspect of your care service is working to the best of its ability.

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Investment & Exits

Delphi offer a full partnership service working alongside you in implementing and managing the day-to-day operations of the service whether you’re looking to enter the world of care or exit it.

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Acquisition & Due Diligence

We can support you through the complete acquisition process both financially and operationally leaving you free to focus on running your business.

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Crisis Management

Transforming services to improve financial and operational performance, or even in some cases, stopping them from being shut down, is what we do. We have the knowledge and experience to guide you at every stage.

CQC Registration

CQC Registrations

The process of CQC registration can seem incredibly daunting. Our team can manage the entire process for you, giving you time to focus on the other aspects of setting up your new service.

Investigations

Investigations

We understand the sensitive nature of serious investigations and work collaboratively with your team to give an impartial perspective and produce a thorough report based on our findings.

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Interim Management

Having someone leading your team is a crucial part of any business. Our interim management solution gives you reassurance that you service is in good hands whilst you find the right person.

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Mock CQC Inspections

Regardless of whether your current rating is Outstanding or Inadequate, our consultants have the knowledge and experience to help you maintain or dramatically improve your CQC Rating.

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CQC Consultancy

The Delphi task force work in collaboration with your team to give advice, guidance and ensure every aspect of your service adheres to the guidelines set by the CQC.

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Quality Audit & Policies

Delphi can work in conjunction with you to produce a comprehensive action plan to help improve the quality of service given whilst also ensuring all policies are compliant and up to date.

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Strengthen your safeguarding arrangements today

Everything we do is driven by a single, unwavering mission: to help you keep children safe. We are passionate about empowering providers to create environments where children can flourish, free from the risk of harm.

Do not leave the safety of children or the compliance of your service to chance. Our expert safeguarding services provide the assurance, training, and strategic support you need to achieve excellence.

Contact us now to discuss how our safeguarding audits, training, and policy support can help you meet and exceed Ofsted’s standards. Let us help you build a culture of safeguarding that protects every child, every day.

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