Ofsted Consultation

Ofsted Is Consulting on Major Social Care Inspection Changes — What Providers Need to Know Before 28 September

Ofsted’s consultation on social care inspection reform closes on 28 September 2026. We explain the proposed five-grade scale, report cards and SCCIF changes.

Regulatory Activity

830 Cases in One Year: What Ofsted’s Latest Regulatory Data Tells Supported Accommodation Providers

Ofsted published new Supported Accommodation regulatory activity data on 18 August 2026. We explain the 830 cases, compliance notices and enforcement trends.

Inspection Outcomes

Only 17% Had a Published Full Inspection Outcome: What Providers Should Take From Ofsted’s 2026 Data

Ofsted data published on 30 July 2026 shows only 17% of Supported Accommodation providers had a published full inspection outcome as at 31 March 2026.