Reporting Guide

Reporting Guide is a plain-English reference for anyone responsible for reporting procedures in a children's home — registered managers, responsible individuals, and staff who need to know exactly what to do when something happens. Reporting Guide is free to download. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks full access to every feature, permanently — there's no subscription and no recurring charge. When an incident occurs, you don't have time to dig through regulations. Reporting Guide gives you the answer in three parts, for every event type: - IMMEDIATE ACTIONS — what to do right now, in order - WHO TO NOTIFY, AND WHEN — every party that needs informing, with the correct timescale for each - DOCUMENTATION — every form and record that needs completing, so nothing gets missed at inspection COVERS 19 EVENT TYPES, INCLUDING: - Child Missing from Care - Allegations Against Staff - Serious Injury or Illness - Child Protection / Safeguarding Concerns - Child Sexual or Criminal Exploitation - Peer-on-Peer Abuse - Use of Physical Intervention / Restraint - Medication Errors - Fire, Damage, or Health & Safety Incidents - Complaints (Child, Family, or Professional) - Death of a Child - Radicalisation Concerns (Prevent) - Police Involvement / Arrest of a Child - Substance Misuse - Online Safety Incidents - Data Breaches - Whistleblowing / Concerns About Practice - Unplanned Placement Endings - General Incidents BUILT AROUND THE ACTUAL REGULATIONS Every entry is grounded in the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, RIDDOR 2013, and current Ofsted guidance — including exactly when a Regulation 40 notification applies, LADO referral timescales, and RIDDOR reporting deadlines. Where a detail is easy to miss — like the requirement to offer a medical check after physical intervention even with no visible injury — it's called out clearly. SEARCH, DON'T SCROLL Every procedure is searchable, so you can find what you need in seconds during a live situation, not five minutes into scrolling through a printed policy folder. HONEST ABOUT WHAT THIS IS This app is for information purposes only. It's plain-English guidance for day-to-day use — not a substitute for the full Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, or Ofsted's SCCIF. Responsibility for any decisions made rests with the Registered Manager and the Responsible Individual — always confirm against the official source before acting on anything serious. PRICING Reporting Guide is free to download. A one-off payment of £6.99 unlocks full access to every event type — no subscription, no account required, no recurring charges. Built for people who work in children's homes, by someone who understands the sector.