This guide provides professionals in the UK with information about registering as a children’s social care provider. It helps those considering registration to decide whether to apply and what processes their applications will go through before a decision is made as to their suitability to be registered. The registration process looks at an individual’s ability and personal suitability to provide social care services for children and young people. Once a provider is registered, his or her ability and suitability to provide children’s social care are assessed through regular inspections. The information in this booklet guides individuals through the registration process and explains the legal and regulatory framework under which you they are registered. If they successfully register, they also need to meet the regulations that are relevant to their service. The guide explains who needs to be registered as a children’s social care provider and answers many questions professionals may have.
