Children's Care HomeResources & Guides

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Care Planning8 min read

Children's Home Recording System: What Good Digital Records Should Do

A practical guide to children's home recording systems, covering daily logs, handovers, safeguarding, incidents, care plans, Ofsted evidence and management oversight.

2026-06-11Read more
Technology8 min read

Best Residential Care Home Software: A Buyer's Checklist for Children's Homes

A practical checklist for choosing residential care home software for children's homes, covering records, safeguarding, Ofsted evidence, medication, staff oversight and data security.

2026-06-11Read more
Care Planning7 min read

Digital Care Records for Children's Residential Homes

How digital care records help children's residential homes improve daily recording, safeguarding, continuity of care, management oversight and Ofsted evidence.

2026-06-11Read more
Management7 min read

Children's Home Management System: Features to Look For

A plain-English guide to the features children's homes should look for in a children's home management system, from daily records to governance reporting.

2026-06-11Read more
Ofsted Compliance8 min read

Ofsted Evidence and Residential Children's Home Software

How residential children's home software can help providers evidence care quality, safeguarding, leadership oversight and improvement work for Ofsted inspections.

2026-06-11Read more
Technology5 min read

AI Incident Classification: Smarter Regulation 40 Reporting

Discover how intelligent automation helps children's homes classify incidents accurately, determine Regulation 40 requirements, and stay compliant while keeping staff in control.

2025-01-27Read more
Technology6 min read

AI-Powered Shift Handovers: The Future of Care Continuity

Discover how intelligent automation is revolutionizing shift handovers in childrens residential care homes—saving time while improving safety and compliance.

2025-01-27Read more
Ofsted Compliance8 min read

How to Prepare for an Ofsted Inspection: Childrens Home Checklist 2025

Complete checklist for childrens homes facing Ofsted inspection. Documentation requirements, staff preparation, and common pitfalls to avoid.

2025-01-15Read more
Safeguarding6 min read

Safeguarding in the Digital Age: Protecting Children in Residential Care

How modern care homes use technology to enhance safeguarding while protecting young people from online risks.

2025-01-10Read more
Care Planning7 min read

Childrens Care Planning: Best Practices for Better Outcomes

Learn how to create comprehensive care plans that meet Ofsted requirements and put young people at the centre of their care.

2025-01-05Read more
Compliance5 min read

Recording and Reporting Serious Incidents in Childrens Homes

Your guide to proper incident reporting, notification timelines, and documentation standards for regulatory compliance.

2024-12-20Read more
Training9 min read

Mandatory Staff Training for Childrens Residential Homes: Complete Guide

Essential training requirements for childrens home staff. From induction to specialist safeguarding qualifications.

2024-12-15Read more
Regulations6 min read

Supported Accommodation vs Residential Care: Understanding the Differences

Key differences between supported accommodation (16+) and childrens homes. Regulatory requirements and best practice approaches.

2024-12-10Read more
Compliance7 min read

Childrens Home Risk Assessment Template: Complete Guide 2025

Free risk assessment template for childrens homes. Covers environmental risks, individual child risks, placement risks, and Ofsted compliance.

2024-12-05Read more
Training8 min read

De-escalation Techniques for Childrens Homes: Practical Guide

Effective de-escalation strategies for residential childcare workers. Learn verbal and non-verbal techniques to manage challenging behaviour safely.

2024-11-28Read more
Management10 min read

Staff Recruitment & Retention in Childrens Homes: Strategies for Success

How to recruit and keep quality staff in childrens homes. Recruitment strategies, retention tips, and creating a positive workplace culture.

2024-11-20Read more
Healthcare9 min read

Supporting Mental Health in Childrens Residential Care: A Practical Guide

How to identify, support, and manage mental health issues in childrens homes. Working with CAMHS, medication, and creating therapeutic environments.

2024-11-15Read more
Technology6 min read

Ofsted Compliance Software for Childrens Homes: What You Need

Essential software features for Ofsted compliance in childrens homes. Recording, reporting, and inspection preparation tools.

2024-11-10Read more

Need Care Management Software?

ACS helps children's homes stay inspection-ready with built-in Ofsted compliance, safeguarding tools, and automated reporting.