Get your children's home ready for Ofsted registration.
From your first plans to application preparation, our specialists help you organise the right documents, leadership and evidence with clear, practical guidance.
- SC1/SC2 applications, policies and Statement of Purpose
- Registered Manager and Responsible Individual preparation
- Premises reviews, readiness checks and priority actions
Practical, tailored consultancy. Registration decisions remain with Ofsted.
Tell us your registration stage. We can discuss your priorities and explain what practical support may be appropriate.
Let's discuss your registration.
Tell us where you are in the process. We'll get in touch to discuss the next practical steps.
Practical support across the registration journey.
Ofsted registration involves more than completing forms. We help connect your documents, premises, safeguarding and leadership plans so the application reflects how the service will operate.
Application & SC1/SC2
Practical support with your application, documentation and the details that need to align across the registration process.
Statement of Purpose
Help drafting or reviewing your Statement of Purpose and aligning it with the service you intend to operate.
Safeguarding & policies
Support with core policy areas, safeguarding arrangements and practical governance requirements.
Registered Manager & RI
Leadership planning, recruitment support and preparation for relevant fit person assessments.
Premises & location
Pre-registration home walkarounds, location risk assessments and identifying practical readiness gaps.
Business & workforce plans
Support with business plans, workforce development, continuity planning and prioritised actions.
Real challenges.
Clearer next steps.
See how we help children's home providers address common registration questions, from their first plans through to leadership preparation.
- Understand what documents may be needed
- Clarify readiness and leadership priorities
- Identify practical next steps for your service
“We’re planning to open a children’s home. What should we prepare first?”
Typical review areas
- Understand the service model
- Review initial readiness
- Prioritise documentation
Suggested next step
Discuss your plans and the practical preparation work ahead.
Illustrative situations showing the types of support Delphi offers.
What happens when you contact us?
We start by understanding your situation, then help you decide which registration support would be most useful.
Tell us your plans
Share your service type, the stage of your application and any obstacles or target dates.
Discuss the gaps
We talk through your documents, premises, safeguarding and leadership priorities.
Agree the support
Where appropriate, we can scope practical guidance, documentation or readiness work for your service.
Ofsted registration FAQs.
Every service and application is different. Here are answers to some common questions before you speak with our team.
Can Delphi help with SC1 and SC2 applications?
Yes. We support providers with SC1/SC2 preparation, related documentation and readiness work within the agreed scope.
Do you help first-time children's home operators?
Yes. Our registration support can begin at an early planning stage, including service model, premises, leadership and documentation preparation.
What if our Ofsted registration is delayed?
We can review outstanding actions, documentation or readiness concerns with you and help prioritise practical next steps. We cannot influence or guarantee Ofsted processing times.
Can Delphi support Registered Manager or Responsible Individual preparation?
Yes. Relevant services include leadership planning, recruitment support, mock fit person questions and practical preparation for the registration process.
Where can I check the official application requirements?
Always refer to Ofsted's official children's home registration guidance. Delphi provides independent consultancy rather than regulator-issued advice.
Get clarity on your next registration step.
Speak with Delphi about your application, plans or current challenges.
