Investing in Woodland Care Consultants means gaining a trusted partner committed to delivering outstanding results and promoting a culture of compliance, excellence, and quality care.
Our expert guidance helps your services not only meet but exceed regulatory standards, creating the safest and most supportive environment for vulnerable children. With our support, you can navigate the complexities of children’s social care with confidence and achieve sustainable, long-term success.
Regulation 44 Visits
4 bed home or smaller: £300.
The cost includes the three hour visit, report writing and distribution to the Manager, Responsible Individual and Ofsted.
5 bed home or larger: £400.
The cost includes the six hour visit, report writing and distribution to the Manager, Responsible Individual and Ofsted.
Regulation 45 Quality of Care Support
£400 per day, including the completion of the report and distribution to the Manager and RI.
Ofsted Health Checks
£500 per day, plus travel.
Supervisions for Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals
£170 for one and half hours supervision and detailed report, plus travel if required.
Six weekly supervisions for Responsible Individuals and Registered Managers
£170 per supervision plus travel.
Disciplinary hearings, Grievance hearings, Management and Independent Investigations
From £500 per day, plus travel, dependent on complexities.
Policy Writing
£400 per day
Responsible Individual Consultancy Roles
£500 per day
Missing from Care Return Home Interviews
£100 per interview plus travel.
Independent Visitor
£180 per visit plus travel. This consists of a one hour visit per month with the child or young person, and a written report.
Advocacy Services
£180 per visit plus travel
Mentoring sessions for Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals
£150 per session, plus travel
Supported Accommodation Monitoring Visit
£200/£400 per travel for a 3 hour or 6 hour visit.
This includes the site visit, report writing and distribution to the manager and RI.
Safer Recruitment Process
Assistance with choosing the right candidate, as part of the shortlisting and interview panel.
From £400 plus travel expenses for one consultant and £700 if you require two.
Virtual rate from £250 for half day and £450 per day.
Half Day Training Workshop
£350 for up to 5 candidates. Additional candidates £40 each plus VAT.
Full Day Training Workshop
£450 for up to 5 candidates. Additional candidates £50 each plus VAT.
Half Day Virtual Training Workshop
£80 plus VAT.
Full Day Virtual Training Workshop
£100 plus VAT.
Compliance Audits
Standard Visit – from £650 per day.
Focused on key areas of concern.
On-site review of practices, policies, and evidence.
Meetings with leadership and staff.
Identification of risks and gaps.
Verbal feedback and recommendations.
Enhanced Support – from £900 per day.
Comprehensive support for multiple action areas.
Pre-visit documentation review.
On-site evaluation of procedures and compliance.
Written report highlighting strengths, risks, and actions.
Recommendations for improvement and prioritisation.
Comprehensive Package – from £1,200 per day.
In-depth audit and improvement planning for complex compliance notices.
Full review of documentation and operational practices.
Staff and management consultations.
Action plan with clear next steps and priorities.
Leadership coaching and guidance for implementation.
Post-visit check-in and follow-up recommendations.
Pre-registration Ofsted Visits
Basic Package – £450 – £650
Ideal for smaller services looking for a compliance overview.
1-day on-site pre-inspection visit.
Basic review of policies and procedures.
Walk through of your service against regulatory expectations.
Verbal feedback and recommendations.
Standard Package – £750 – £1,100
Our most popular option, tailored for children’s homes and supported accommodation.
Pre-visit documentation review.
On-site pre-inspection visit.
Mock interviews with managers/staff.
Written report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Action plan with clear recommendations.
Premium Package – £1,200 – £1,500+
Comprehensive support for larger services or multi-unit providers.
Full-day pre-inspection visit with mock interviews.
Detailed review of policies, procedures, and evidence.
Post-visit written report with improvement plan.
Follow-up support and consultation.
Optional additional days for complex or multiple services.
Launching a children’s home is complex. Woodland Care Consultants provides end-to-end support, guiding your service from initial planning to inspection-ready operation, ensuring compliance, safety, and outstanding outcomes. Bespoke quotes can be provided upon request.
Home Set-Up
Base Setup
Essential support for new children’s home providers.
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Pre-registration site readiness check
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SC1 and SC2 application guidance
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Statement of Purpose, business plan and locality risk assessment
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Welcome guide and core children’s home documents
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Full policy and procedure package
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Mock fit person interview for RI or RM
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Pre-inspection preparation call
Premium Full Service
Comprehensive support from registration to operational readiness and inspection.
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Everything in the Basic Package
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Operational mobilisation support
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Children’s paperwork and core templates
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Recruitment support for RI and RM
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Mock fit person interviews for RI and RM
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On-site pre-inspection visit
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Ofsted inspection preparation
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Post-registration supervision for RIs / Directors
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Regulation 44 visits for 12 months