GUIDES
Guides to starting your regulated business
Practical, current guides to CQC and Ofsted registration in England, the costs, the timelines, the requirements, and how it all actually works.
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Straight answers on what it costs, how long it takes, and what the regulators actually require. More guides are added regularly.
How much does CQC registration cost?
The honest cost of registering a care business, beyond the regulator’s fee.
Read the guide →How long does CQC registration take?
Realistic 2026 timelines for registering a new care provider.
Read the guide →How much does it cost to start a domiciliary care agency?
The all-in cost of launching a home care business in England.
Read the guide →How much does it cost to open a children’s home?
What it really costs to set up and register a children’s home.
Read the guide →How long does Ofsted registration take?
Realistic timelines for Ofsted childcare and children’s services.
Read the guide →How to become a registered manager
The Level 5 Diploma, the fit and proper test, and why the application is free.
Read the guide →What is a Statement of Purpose?
The core registration document for CQC and Ofsted, and why templates fail.
Read the guide →The 34 CQC Quality Statements explained
The current framework, the five key questions, and what’s changing in 2026.
Read the guide →EYFS explained
The statutory framework every Ofsted-registered childcare provider must meet.
Read the guide →CQC vs Ofsted: which regulator do you need?
A clear guide to which regulator your business needs, and the edge cases.
Read the guide →How much does it cost to open a nursery?
The wide range, from childminder to group nursery, and the number that decides viability.
Read the guide →How much does it cost to start a supported living service?
Lower than a care home, because residents hold their own tenancies. The honest breakdown.
Read the guide →Do you need CQC registration?
Whether you need to register comes down to one thing: the personal care boundary.
Read the guide →The CQC registered manager interview: what to expect
A 30 to 60 minute fitness assessment, not a formality. What it covers and how to prepare.
Read the guide →How to register a children’s home: the SC1 and SC2 forms
The two forms, the document set, and the fitness assessment, step by step.
Read the guide →Childminder registration: how to register with Ofsted
The two registration types, the Rule of Five, and how to register.
Read the guide →Ready to start your regulated business?
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