Children’s Homes Quality

Supporting Children’s Homes To Provide Outstanding Care 

Supporting Children’s Homes To Provide Outstanding Care 

Independent Visitor (Reg44) Resources

1: How to choose an Independent Visitor

In relation to Regulation 44, The Guide to the Children’s Homes Quality Standards states:

“The registered provider should also ensure that the independent person they appoint has the skills and understanding necessary to:


  • relate to children in a home’s care
  • assess all relevant information; and
  • form an impartial judgement about the quality of the home’s care.

The skills, experience and professional background of the independent person, for example in undertaking work of a similar nature, will also be a relevant factor in assessing their ability to reach a rigorous and impartial judgment.”

12 Point Checklist for selecting an Independent Visitor

How to get the best out of your Independent Monthly Visits (Regulation 44) 
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