Product Overview
This Statement of Purpose (SOP) has been professionally developed for Children's Homes providers. It is fully aligned with the children's residential homes Ofsted inspection expectations.
The document sets out, in clear and structured terms, how a service operates, what it offers, and how it safeguards and supports children. It provides a strong, compliant foundation for providers at all stages , from registration and commissioning through to inspection and ongoing delivery.
Why a Strong Statement of Purpose Matters
The Statement of Purpose is a core regulatory document. Ofsted inspectors, placing local authorities and commissioners use it to assess:
Whether a service understands its role and responsibilities
How children are safeguarded and supported
Whether practice matches stated aims and policies
The quality of leadership, oversight and governance
A poorly written or generic SOP can create risk during inspection. This product ensures providers can present a clear, confident and credible picture of their service.
Why Purchase This Product
Saves time and reduces compliance risk, Written specifically for Children's Homes (Not Supported Accommodation) Reflects real inspection expectations and regulatory language Easy to personalise and implement Complements policy and procedure packs Provides confidence during inspection and commissioning
1. Regulatory Basis
This cross-mapping document demonstrates how the Home’s Statement of Purpose meets and evidences compliance with:
Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
Regulation 16 – Statement of Purpose and Children’s Guide
The 9 Children’s Homes Quality Standards
Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
Ofsted evaluation criteria across all judgement areas
This document supports inspection readiness and leadership accountability.
2. Regulation 16 Compliance Mapping
Regulation 16 Requirement | Where Addressed in the Statement of Purpose |
3. Mapping to the 9 Quality Standards
Quality Standard 1 – The Quality and Purpose of Care
Inspection narrative:
The Statement of Purpose clearly defines the Home’s care model, values, and placement boundaries, demonstrating purposeful, needs-led care aligned to children’s assessed needs.
Quality Standard 2 – Children’s Views, Wishes and Feelings
Inspection narrative:
The Statement of Purpose embeds children’s participation, advocacy access, and feedback mechanisms, evidencing a strong child-centred culture.
Quality Standard 3 – Education
Inspection narrative:
The Statement demonstrates a clear commitment to education, attendance, engagement in learning, and aspiration-building.
Quality Standard 4 – Enjoyment and Achievement
Inspection narrative:
Achievement is recognised broadly, including personal development, interests, independence skills, and emotional growth.
Quality Standard 5 – Health and Well-being
Inspection narrative:
The Statement demonstrates a holistic approach to wellbeing, including access to healthcare, emotional support, and specialist mental health services.
Quality Standard 6 – Positive Relationships
Inspection narrative:
The Statement places strong emphasis on relationship-based care, attachment-informed practice, and safe, appropriate contact arrangements.
Quality Standard 7 – Protection of Children
Inspection narrative:
Safeguarding is clearly articulated as a core function of the Home, with explicit reference to risk identification, multi-agency working, and exploitation prevention.
Quality Standard 8 – Leadership and Management
Inspection narrative:
The Statement evidences strong leadership accountability, effective oversight arrangements, and embedded quality assurance systems.
Quality Standard 9 – Care Planning
Inspection narrative:
The Statement demonstrates structured, child-centred care planning informed by assessment, regular review, and children’s views.
SCCIF Judgement Area Mapping & Inspection Evidence Use
This cross-mapping document can be used to:
Accompany the Statement of Purpose within inspection evidence folders
Support Registered Manager and Responsible Individual interviews
Demonstrate regulatory knowledge and leadership oversight
Evidence self-evaluation, reflection, and inspection readiness
