Child Centred Care Plan - Children's Homes

Put the child's voice, needs and progress at the centre of care planning.

The CareDocs Direct Child-Centred Care Plan is a comprehensive, editable template designed specifically for use within children's residential homes in England.

The resource provides staff and managers with a structured way to record, review and evidence individualised care while ensuring the child's wishes, feelings, strengths, needs and aspirations remain central to their plan.

Developed by an experienced Responsible Individual with over 30 years in health and social care — so you can trust every section is practical, compliant, and inspection-ready.

The Care Plan Covers Key Areas Including:

• About me and what is important to me
• My wishes, feelings and views
• My strengths and achievements
• Health and emotional wellbeing
• Education and learning
• Family and important relationships
• Identity, culture and individual needs
• Behaviour and emotional support
• Safeguarding and safety
• Activities and interests
• Independence and life skills
• Goals, outcomes and progress
• Professional involvement
• Review and agreed actions

Fully editable, allowing each home to personalise the document and develop an individual plan around the needs of the child.

Format: Fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) — instant digital download.

Professional template resource. This document should be personalised to the individual child and used alongside statutory plans, current legislation, guidance and your organisation's policies and procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this care plan template Ofsted-compliant?

Yes. This template is designed to support children's homes in England to evidence child-centred care planning in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and the Ofsted Inspection Framework. It should be used alongside your organisation's policies and statutory plans.

Can I edit the template?

Absolutely. The template is fully editable in Microsoft Word (.docx), so you can personalise it for each individual child and adapt it to reflect your home's procedures and requirements.

What format will I receive?

You will receive a Microsoft Word (.docx) file. After purchase, your download link will be available immediately — no waiting, no physical item posted.

Is this suitable for a single children's home or a group of homes?

This template is licensed for use within a single service. If you manage multiple homes, please purchase one copy per service.

What if I need help after purchase?

If you have any questions about your download or the template, please contact us via the store and we'll be happy to help.