What does the check assess?

Do you have the right policies in place, and are they current, relevant and appropriate for your service?
We look at how confidently you can demonstrate that your policy framework meets your organisation’s needs.

Having a policy is only part of the picture — your staff need to understand what it means in practice.
We look at how you know your staff understand the policies that affect their work.

Effective training should go beyond a tick-box exercise or simply recording that a policy has been read.
We consider how you train, test and evidence staff knowledge — including their ability to apply policy in real situations.

Strong governance means knowing what is happening across your service and being able to demonstrate oversight.
We look at how policies, training, responsibilities and improvement activity are monitored and managed.

When an inspector asks you to demonstrate something, can you quickly produce the evidence?
We look at how well your records demonstrate what your organisation has done, what staff know and where improvements are being made.

Inspection readiness isn’t about preparing at the last minute — it’s about having the right systems and evidence in place every day.
We bring the different areas together to give you a clearer picture of where your service is well prepared and where gaps may exist.