The inspection framework, introduced in April 2021, sets out how Ofsted will inspect the quality and effectiveness of Cafcasss private and public law practice with children and families and the impact of leaders on private and public law practice with children and families. In evaluating the impact of the service, the inspection will also evaluate how well Cafcass positively influences the effectiveness of the family justice system both locally and nationally.
Published 17 March 2021 Last updated 2 February 2024 +show all updates
Additional guidance on deferring an inspection, inspector conduct during inspections, when and how the provider can raise issues, concerns or complaints during and after the inspection, supporting the well-being of the providers managers and staff during inspections and visits, attendance at keeping in touch meetings, discussions with staff and feedback meetings and who the provider may share provisional and final inspection outcomes with.
Correction to the wording of the relevant (outstanding) evaluation criteria.
