Guidance

Introduction to residential family centres

What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a residential family centre.

• From: Ofsted
• Published: 12 April 2012
• Last updated: 24 May 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Introduction to residential family centres

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This guide sets out what a residential family centre is and what you must do if you intend to open one.

You should also read our main guide to registration, which applies to all children’s social care services.

View Ofsted’s registration services and forms.

Published 12 April 2012
Last updated 24 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 24 May 2024

   Removed the need for a financial reference, following a change in legislation.

2. 22 February 2021

   Revised throughout for clarity.

3. 21 June 2016

   Updated to reflect the June 2016 amendments to the inspection framework.

4. 10 June 2015

   Updated to reflect the current inspection framework.

5. 12 April 2012

   First published.