
How to prepare for a CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) acts as an independent regulator of health and social care. Its inspection regime aims to ensure that the quality of

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) acts as an independent regulator of health and social care. Its inspection regime aims to ensure that the quality of

Following the recent controversy surrounding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), the government has announced new measures to stop ‘gagging orders’ from silencing workers. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A

Pre-employment checks explained No matter how rigorous the interview process, you can never really know how a prospective employee will work out. They may have

Schools should be safe havens. After all, when a child doesn’t feel safe, they won’t learn. Moreover, safeguarding people from risk of harm is a

Owners and managers of small and medium retail companies have to juggle multiple functions and responsibilities, and often overlook Health & Safety regulations. But workplace

Owners and managers of care companies, juggling multiple functions and responsibilities, often overlook Health & Safety regulations. But workplace Health & Safety should be

From September 2018, schools will no longer have to adhere to ‘disqualification by association’ rules. Under disqualification by association rules, individuals working with young children

Does a head teacher have to reveal a non romantic relationship with someone who has been convicted of making indecent images of children? This was

According to the Charity Commission, over 50% of serious incidents reported by charities are about safeguarding issues. In light of the recent scandals, ensuring high

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that charities undergo organisational changes. This is often due to failing to get renewed funding, tighter budgets or the