CQC compliance and improvement support

CQC Support

Practical CQC compliance, inspection preparation and improvement support for care providers.

Introducing A1 Education & Training’s CQC Compliance & Improvement Programme: flexible support packages designed to help care homes and providers manage CQC readiness, compliance, action planning and service improvement.

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Support type CQC compliance and improvement support
For Care homes and care providers nationwide
Options Health checks, mock inspections, turnaround and retainers
Approach Flexible packages adapted to your needs

A1 Education & Training’s CQC Compliance & Improvement Programme

At A1 Education & Training, we understand how much care providers have to juggle — from managing staff and maintaining compliance to working within tight budgets and preparing for inspection.

Our experienced team has put together a range of CQC support options for care homes and providers nationwide. These services are designed to lighten the load, reduce pressure and provide practical support around CQC readiness, inspection preparation, grades and compliance.

All packages can be flexible and adapted to suit your service, requirements and current priorities.

CQC support packages

Choose from a light-touch review, full mock inspection, hands-on turnaround programme or ongoing monthly compliance support.

1

CQC Health Check

£495 – £895 depending on business size

A light audit designed to give you a high-level view of your current CQC readiness and key areas for action.

  • Remote or half-day review
  • High-level scoring
  • Summary report
  • Suggested actions
2

Full Mock CQC Inspection + Action Plan

£1,500 – £2,250 depending on business size

A more detailed mock inspection aligned to the CQC framework, helping identify strengths, risks and improvement priorities.

  • Full inspection aligned to CQC framework
  • Staff interviews and document review
  • Detailed report
  • 30–90 day improvement plan
  • Training needs analysis
3

CQC Turnaround Programme

£2,200 – £4,600 depending on business size

Hands-on support for providers who need more intensive help with compliance, improvement planning and implementation.

  • Full audit
  • Hands-on implementation support
  • Policy fixes
  • Leadership coaching
  • Priority access
  • Staff interviews and document review
  • Detailed report
  • 30–90 day improvement plan
  • Training needs analysis
  • Discounted training and qualifications
4

Ongoing Compliance Support Retainer

£300 – £750 per month depending on business size and support level

Monthly compliance support for care providers who want regular guidance, review and accountability.

  • Minimum 4-month retainer
  • 15% discount when 12 months are paid upfront
  • Monthly check-ins against action plans
  • Mandatory training check and schedule
  • Leadership coaching
  • Audit reviews
  • Policy updates
  • Discounted training

Who can benefit from CQC support?

This programme is designed for care homes and care providers who want practical, experienced support to prepare for inspection, improve internal systems or respond to compliance concerns.

  • Care homes preparing for CQC inspection
  • Providers who want an independent compliance review
  • Services needing a clear action plan and improvement priorities
  • Managers who need additional leadership and compliance support
  • Providers looking to review training, policies and documentation
  • Organisations that want ongoing monthly support and accountability

Would you like to discuss your support needs?

Tell us about your service, current challenges and the type of CQC support you are looking for. A member of our team will contact you to discuss how we can help.

  • CQC health checks and mock inspections
  • Turnaround and improvement planning
  • Ongoing compliance support retainers
  • Flexible support adapted to your care service

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