Mock Inspections & Compliance Checks
Be Confident Before the Regulator Arrives
Our goal is to make sure you feel confident, compliant, and ready to demonstrate the quality of care you provide.
Preparing for a real inspection can be stressful. Our Mock Inspections & Compliance Checks give you the peace of mind that your service is ready. We mirror the approach taken by regulators like CQC and Ofsted, providing constructive feedback and practical guidance to help you achieve compliance and build confidence across your team.
Why Choose a Mock Inspection?
Identify strengths and areas for improvement before a real inspection
Gain insight into how inspectors view your service
Reduce stress and uncertainty for managers and staff
Demonstrate your commitment to continuous improvement
Improve your chances of achieving Good or Outstanding ratings
Our team carries out thorough checks across:
Policies & Procedures – ensuring documents meet regulatory standards
Records & Documentation – from care plans to HR files
Interviews & Observations – talking to staff and reviewing practice
Environment Checks – making sure settings are safe and compliant
Five Key Questions (CQC) – Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-Led
Ofsted Standards – safeguarding, quality of education, leadership & management
Unlike a formal inspection, our approach is supportive, not judgmental. We work alongside you, helping staff understand the process and offering practical recommendations you can implement straight away.
Domiciliary Care Providers
Supported Living Services
Care Homes
Childcare & Education Settings
New providers preparing for CQC or Ofsted registration
Be inspection-ready with confidence. Book your Mock Inspection & Compliance Check today and take the stress out of regulation.
Our Approach
Unlike a formal inspection, our approach is supportive, not judgmental. We work alongside you, helping staff understand the process and offering practical recommendations you can implement straight away.
FAQ – Mock Inspections
A mock inspection is a simulated review of your service using CQC or Ofsted standards to identify gaps before the official inspection.
It helps you spot compliance issues, train staff, and build confidence ahead of a real inspection, reducing risks of poor ratings.
Experienced consultants with regulatory knowledge conduct the mock inspection, following CQC or Ofsted frameworks.
Yes, you’ll receive a detailed report with strengths, areas for improvement, and practical recommendations.
Yes. We provide sector-specific inspections tailored to adult care (CQC) or children’s services (Ofsted).
It depends on the size and scope of your service, but typically lasts one to two days.
Absolutely. All findings remain confidential and are used only to support your service improvement.
The mock inspection gave us the insight we needed to raise our standards and prepare our staff. When the real CQC visit came, we felt ready and confident."
Joy Steel
Designer
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