The 9 Quality Standards form the foundation of how children’s homes in England are regulated and inspected. Set out in the Children’s Homes England Regulations 2015, these standards ensure that…
The New Ofsted Framework 2025 is already shaping how children’s homes are inspected. Ofsted has clarified and updated elements of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework, SCCIF, to strengthen its…
A Professional Overview – The Aurora Way
In a residential children’s home, a key worker is a named member of staff responsible for building a consistent, trusting relationship with an…
Depression affects millions of people across the UK, and it can impact mood, motivation, thinking, sleep, energy, and everyday functioning. A common question is whether depression is legally classed as…
Supporting Healthy Brain Growth in Childhood – The Aurora Way
Cognition and development shape how children learn, process experiences, regulate emotions, and understand the world around them. In residential care,…