Children's Home Statement of Purpose Template | Regulation 16 & Schedule 1 Compliant

Get your Statement of Purpose right first time with this comprehensive, Ofsted-ready template — fully compliant with Regulation 16 and Schedule 1 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

Trusted by children's home providers, responsible individuals, registered managers, and consultants across England to evidence a clear, structured, and inspection-ready Statement of Purpose.

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.

What's included:

• 44 detailed sections covering all Schedule 1 requirements
• Admissions & matching framework
• Therapeutic model of care
• Safeguarding arrangements & missing from home procedures
• Child sexual & criminal exploitation sections
• Behaviour support framework
• Health, wellbeing, education & achievement planning
• Family time, children's rights & advocacy
• Complaints procedures
• Recruitment & safer recruitment framework
• Leadership & management framework
• Regulation 44 monitoring & Regulation 45 quality of care review
• Emergency procedures & business continuity planning
• Schedule 1 compliance checklist

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cover all Schedule 1 requirements?

Yes. The template includes 44 detailed sections specifically structured to address every requirement under Schedule 1 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, along with a compliance checklist so you can verify nothing has been missed.

Can I edit the template?

Absolutely. The template is fully editable in Microsoft Word (.docx), so you can customise it to reflect your home's individual model of care, staffing, and operational arrangements.

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 new Ofsted registration application?

Yes. This template is designed to support both new registrations and existing homes reviewing or updating their Statement of Purpose to ensure it remains current and inspection-ready.

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.