Ofsted Enforcement and Inspections

Our specialist health and social care lawyers are here to help you in your dealings with the Ofsted inspection and enforcement process, giving you timely support and vital expertise if the worst happens.

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Discover how our team can help you appeal against Ofsted enforcement or inspections.

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By your side and on your side

Ofsted investigations and enforcement processes can be highly disruptive, draining staff morale. Without someone who understands the territory, the processes involved can be complex, daunting and overwhelming. Even if the final findings demonstrate there is no basis for the allegation, they can leave a service financially vulnerable with a damaged reputation.

For all these reasons, it’s vital to have legal experts by your side and on your side.

Our health and social care lawyers are experienced in representing services and providers during Ofsted enforcement and investigation proceedings. We understand the need for rapid action and reputation management, and we’ll work with you to achieve the best possible outcome.

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Expertise in Ofsted inspection and enforcement processes

We work with clients on every aspect of the Ofsted inspection and enforcement processes.

This includes responding to and challenging:

  • Compliance Notices
  • Inspection findings and the factual accuracy of reports
  • Inspector behaviour and judgments made at inspection
  • Decisions to cancel, suspend or vary conditions of registration (including decisions taken on an urgent basis)
  • Restriction of accommodation notices.

We support clients through all stages of serious case reviews (child deaths involving suspected abuse or neglect), local authority designated officer investigations (section 47 safeguarding allegations), inquests (child deaths in care), and more.

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The Impact of Ofsted and Stakeholder Action on Children’s Social Care Providers

Ofsted and stakeholder actions can have serious consequences for children’s social care providers.

Poor ratings may lead local authorities to withdraw or stop placements, impacting insurance, banking agreements, and reputation. In some cases, enforcement action can legally bar providers from caring for children, risking financial collapse or business closure.

Ofsted shares enforcement details nationwide, creating a ripple effect on other services under the same management. Registration refusals or cancellations can also disqualify individuals from working in children’s care in the future, affecting careers and businesses.

Our experience means we understand the stress and emotion all these procedures bring, and we work with care, sensitivity and understanding throughout.

 

Healthcare regulatory partnerships

Herefordshire Care Providers Association

Herefordshire Care Providers Association
National Care Association

National Care Association
Suffolk Care Association

Suffolk Care Association
West Midlands Care Association

West Midlands Care Association

Hear what our clients say about us

Rosie has recently supported us through a response to CQC with regards to a Notice of Proposal to remove registration at a care home. Rosie took her time to understand the home and the circumstances, she was non-judgemental and understood our situation. Rosie made a really difficult situation easier with her professional yet friendly attitude and demeanour and her knowledge around regulatory law is phenomenal. I would highly recommend Rosie to anyone who is unfortunate enough to find themselves in the same situation for a speedy resolution. Many thanks Rosie, your support really has been greatly appreciated

Client testimonial Response to CQC Notice of Proposal

Thank you, Laura Shelton and Rosie Jewers. You quite literally saved our bacon – and my sanity. From our first call, your calm confidence, clear plan, and deep understanding of CQC enforcement cut through the noise. You kept me informed, anticipated the issues, and handled everything with poise. The outcome speaks for itself: the Warning Notice was withdrawn immediately and CQC accepted its mistakes. You were outstanding from start to finish. I am profoundly grateful and would recommend you both without hesitation.

Client testimonial Healthcare Regulatory

They are saviours! They rescued my business – they are worth every penny!

Client testimonial Healthcare Regulatory

After months and months of delays with our CQC Registrations I brought in Paul and Laura. Their combined calm, reassuring and very professional approach gave me sustenance and hope and within less than two weeks of working on our behalf, our registrations were confirmed.

Client testimonial CQC registration

I got through to Paul immediately and he told me what to do there and then, I didn’t realise how limited the Local Authority’s powers were.

Client testimonial Local Authority Enforcement

We have always always found the advice and support from the team extremely helpful and reassuring. They provide a positive and welcome service to care providers tackling difficult legal and regulatory issues.

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You feel that you get both legal advice and consultancy, borne out of many years of dealing with regulators.

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We have been able to depend on them like an extension of our own team. Their approach, knowledge and expertise has ensured all our matters have been handled efficiently.

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