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Children's homesNews Ofsted plans to change how it inspects children's homes. Here is what could change for you. Ofsted consulted on changes to the SCCIF and ILACS frameworks, including moving beyond headline judgements. The consultation has closed and the outcome is not yet published. Children's homesData Children's homes up 20% in a year to 4,800, with 85% privately owned Ofsted's annual statistics show the sector growing fast. Registered places rose 11% to 17,500. Children's homesData Only 17% of supported accommodation providers have a full inspection outcome Supported accommodation grew 37% in a year to 1,220 providers, but most have not yet had a full inspection. Adult social care · HealthcareNews CQC's move to a new system means some register changes show up late CQC says its directory and ratings files are delayed while it moves to a new digital system. Adult social care · HealthcareNews CQC is prioritising services with old ratings or safeguarding concerns CQC has moved to a risk-based approach and set a target of 9,000 assessments by September 2026. Nurseries and childmindersExplainer How much notice nurseries and childminders get before an Ofsted inspection Under Ofsted's guide for inspections from November 2025, most settings get a phone call shortly before inspectors arrive. PharmaciesExplainer Pharmacy inspections are now unannounced. Are you ready? The GPhC moved to unannounced inspections so it sees pharmacies as they run every day. Food businesses · Pubs, clubs and late-night venuesExplainer Food hygiene inspections are unannounced. What officers look at. Council officers visit without warning and give a rating from 0 to 5. Health and safety at workExplainer Can a health and safety inspector turn up without warning? Yes. The law lets inspectors enter workplaces at any reasonable time. Children's homesComing up Ofsted's ownership statistics for children's social care are due in November The release will show who owns children's homes and other social care providers at 31 March 2026.