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

Published: 03 March 2026
Downloads: 393

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

Published: 05 February 2026
Downloads: 182

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Care Homes for Adults – The Design Guide

Published: 02 February 2026
Downloads: 1812

Guidance updated in February 2026. 

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Changes to the annual returns 2025

Published: 15 December 2025
Downloads: 1482

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Annual return FAQs 2025

Published: 27 November 2025
Downloads: 3092

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Guide to the Care Inspectorate link inspector role

Published: 18 November 2025
Downloads: 23

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Supporting meaningful connection: good practice guidance for care homes

Published: 30 September 2025
Downloads: 20

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

Published: 07 May 2025
Downloads: 1607

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

Published: 19 December 2024
Downloads: 90

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

Published: 19 December 2024
Downloads: 138

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