To kick off 2024, we shared a poll on our LinkedIn to better understand the biggest challenges that our followers and customers are facing this year. The results are in, and coming out on top with a whopping 93% of votes, is staffing and recruitment challenges. Since 2020, after years of relative stability, social and…
The BBC recently reported that there has been a 33% increase of care leaver households aged 18-20 assessed as homeless, or threatened with homelessness. While the government has said it is spending £2bn to tackle homelessness, care leavers have long faced challenges regarding homelessness. In 2020, The Guardian released shocking figures that showed that 1…
We have great news – we’ve renewed our ISO 200071 and Cyber Essentials certifications for another year! The wealth of personal data collected within children’s social care setting requires a vigilant approach to security. When choosing a care management software, it’s vital to consider the measures provided to ensure your data is secure and all…
There’s just over a week left to register your supported accommodation provision with Ofsted before the new government regulations take effect. From 28th October, supported accommodation sites will be subject to new mandatory quality standards and a robust Ofsted inspection regime, with all providers needing to be registered. As the deadline quickly approaches, it is…
The role of Corporate Parents has long been recognised, and The Children and Social Work Act 2017 states that when the authority becomes a corporate parent, they must encourage looked after children to express their views, wishes and feelings, and take them into account, while promoting high aspirations and trying to secure the best outcomes…
Supported Accommodation providers must register with Ofsted by 28/10/2023. The upcoming regulation is hoping to improve the care experience and safeguarding standards for young people living in Supported Accommodation. Regulation 24 plays an important part in achieving this and we’ve included an overview from the UK Government Guidelines below. “All young people’s case records…
Securely Storing and Managing Case Records “Regulation 24 details the records that must be kept in supported accommodation. All young people’s case records must be kept up to date and stored securely whilst they remain in the setting. Case records must be kept up-to-date and signed and dated by the author of each entry.” –…
Children and families should not experience things being done ‘to them’ but with them, services should respond to their needs cohesively rather than in silos, and at all levels plans should be a collaborative process.” – Childrens Commissioner, Putting Children’s Voices at the Heart of Care, 2022 Introducing our new and improved Kids App…
Our 20th birthday isn’t the only thing that we’re celebrating this year – we’re very excited to announce that Version 6 of Clearcare is coming soon! Throughout our 20-year history, our customers have been at the heart of the Clearcare system. Since development of V6 began in 2018, the care sector has faced monumental challenges,…