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Reducing restrictive practice: A practice note to promote children’s rights, safety and wellbeing

Published: 03 March 2026
Downloads: 436

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Quality framework for care homes for children and young people and special residential schools

Published: 05 February 2026
Downloads: 201

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Care Homes for Adults – The Design Guide

Published: 02 February 2026
Downloads: 1851

Guidance updated in February 2026. 

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Changes to the annual returns 2025

Published: 15 December 2025
Downloads: 1492

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Annual return FAQs 2025

Published: 27 November 2025
Downloads: 3187

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Guide to the Care Inspectorate link inspector role

Published: 18 November 2025
Downloads: 27

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Supporting meaningful connection: good practice guidance for care homes

Published: 30 September 2025
Downloads: 25

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Guidance on the inclusion of transgender including non-binary young people

Published: 07 May 2025
Downloads: 1667

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Protocol and procedures for secure accommodation services on the use of registered emergency beds

Published: 19 December 2024
Downloads: 92

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Matching looked-after children and young people: Admissions guidance for residential services

Published: 19 December 2024
Downloads: 140

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