Education & Specialist Provision Support

Registration, compliance and readiness support for independent schools, alternative provision, SEN settings, nurseries, wraparound care, holiday clubs and related Ofsted-regulated services.

Practical support for providers setting up, expanding or strengthening education and specialist provision under Ofsted oversight.

Delphi’s Ofsted support extends beyond children’s homes into education and specialist provision. We work with providers establishing or developing independent schools, alternative provision, SEN settings, nurseries, wraparound care, holiday clubs and other education-led services that need stronger registration support, safeguarding frameworks, governance and inspection readiness.

Whether you are entering the sector for the first time or broadening an existing offer, we help you understand what compliant setup looks like, what Ofsted is likely to expect and how to build the right operational foundations from the start.

Experienced support when education provision needs stronger foundations

We support organisations establishing or strengthening education and specialist provision where safeguarding, governance and operational readiness need to meet Ofsted expectations. This can include registration guidance, Department for Education and Ofsted process support, leadership and governance frameworks, staffing and ratio planning, safeguarding arrangements, policy development and inspection readiness.

This service is suitable for new entrants to education, organisations expanding into specialist provision and operators who need external support to improve compliance, readiness and day-to-day structure. Our focus is on helping providers move forward with greater clarity, better preparation and stronger systems behind the service.

Call: 0330 133 3002

Email: enquiries@delphi.care

Speak to Delphi about education and specialist provision support for your setting or new service model.

Education leaders meeting with an Ofsted consultant to discuss safeguarding, governance and inspection readiness.

What does our education and specialist provision support include?

Independent school and SEN registration support

Guidance on setup, governance, safeguarding and readiness for independent schools and specialist education settings.

Alternative provision setup advice

Practical consultancy around structure, compliance expectations and operational planning for alternative provision.

Early years and childcare readiness

Support for nursery registration, staffing ratios, safeguarding and operational preparation in line with the relevant frameworks.

Wraparound, holiday and supplementary provision

Guidance on when registration may be required and what compliant setup should look like for clubs and supplementary education services.

Safeguarding frameworks for education settings

Design and review of safeguarding structures, reporting routes and leadership oversight across education provision.

Inspection readiness

Preparation support so leaders understand the evidence, systems and narrative they need ahead of Ofsted scrutiny.

Governance and leadership support

Practical support to strengthen governance arrangements, leadership oversight and decision-making across developing or expanding provision.

Policy and operational framework review

Review of key policies, processes and operational structures to help settings build safer, clearer and more consistent foundations.

Our service is more than consultancy. It is a practical partnership that helps providers build education and specialist provision on stronger, safer and more compliant foundations.

Speak to our team about the right support for your setting, service model or planned provision.

Support designed to help education and specialist provision launch, grow and operate with greater confidence

Supports a wide range of Ofsted-regulated settings

The service can support independent schools, alternative provision, SEN settings, nurseries, wraparound care and other specialist models.

Useful for both setup and improvement

We can support providers at registration stage, during expansion or where an existing setting needs stronger readiness and compliance.

Brings safeguarding and governance into clear focus

These settings need robust frameworks, clear oversight and practical systems that work in day-to-day delivery.

Helps providers move forward with stronger preparation

A better setup, clearer structure and more informed leadership can reduce avoidable risk and improve long-term readiness.

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

"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."