The CareSync blog
News, perspectives and practical insights for the people who make care happen.
children's home record keeping
A practical guide to Children’s Home record keeping under Regulations 36, 37 and 38, including case records, Schedule 4 records, retention and accessible digital storage.
information sharing duty 2026
What the new 2026 safeguarding information sharing duty means in practice, who it applies to, and how children’s services can prepare for safer, clearer information sharing.
Ofsted serious incident notifications
A practical 2026 guide to Ofsted serious incident notifications for Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation, including thresholds, timing, records and follow-up.
digital maturity children's social care
What the 2026 Department for Education digital maturity research tells us about safeguarding data, dashboards, AI, interoperability and better digital practice in children’s social care.
supported accommodation
A practical 2026 guide to Regulations 24, 25 and 26 for Supported Accommodation providers, including case records, retention, access and digital record keeping.