Fit Person Interview Preparation
This short course has been developed in response to learning from the Registered Manager vacancy rate research dialogue conducted with input from 378 leaders and managers across the sector. Ofsted were part of the Independent Steering Group and heard the feedback on the worries managers carry into this important meeting.
This course builds confidence and explores the purpose of the interview, the areas that are likely to be covered, and how you can best prepare yourself to showcase your relevant experience and skills. This is suited for both Childrens Homes and Supported Accommodation.
The Course
Working with small groups of up to 16 managers we break the interview down and provide examples of questions to think about the assurance Ofsted need to register managers. We’ll explore core elements around safeguarding and the regulations, then help participants reflect on thinking about the strengths and gaps in their approach, particularly around the importance of having experience relevant to the role. We’ll think about how to hold yourself in interview, and helpful responses to dealing the pressures of the situation.
What the course covers:
- Defining the fit person interview
- Core business – what is always covered
- Preparation & reflection – considering how inspectors tailor the FPI to your application
- Sample questions & practice
- Holding your own and building confidence in your approach
Meet Your Trainer
Chris Freestone is a former director and inspector who provides training and quality assurance visits to settings caring for children countrywide. She has delivered well-received board training to the largest organisations in this sector with an ability to move effectively between stories of individual children and strategic decision-making.
Optional Coaching
To build directly on the learning from the course, participants are offered an optional one-to-one coaching session with a consultant.
This session is designed to:
Review Documentation: Participants are encouraged to share their SC1 document (and ideally their Fitness and Propriety Questionnaire – FPQ) beforehand for a half-hour desktop review by the trainer. This helps proactively identify and address potential gaps an inspector might question.
Build Confidence: A dedicated one-hour session focuses on coaching and building confidence in answering regulatory and inspection-style questions. (Please note: This is a coaching session, not a mock interview.)
Action Plan: Following the session, the trainer will dedicate a final half-hour for admin and write to the participant offering specific feedback and actionable next steps.
The optional coaching is £199+VAT.
Contact us to arrange an individual session with the trainer at a mutually convenient time.
dialogue whole home or organisation members receive a 10% discount – members price is £179+VAT.
Meet Your Consultant
Time Corbin has 25 years of Residential experience, and has completed QCF level
5 and then level 7 in leadership and management. Tim has held a number of positions including Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, company Director/ owner and a short stint in commissioning for residential child care for Somerset.
Over these years Tim has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge of working for residential
organisations of all sizes and ownerships from a PLC to PE owned, to small family run business and
has always found the work fascinating with his passion for continually improving ways to look after
young people in care has never dwindled.
Booking and Dates
This half-day course is delivered virtually via zoom for £132+VAT.
If you have booked five places the sixth place is free.
The CHA, NASAP, NAFP, SW Forum, and RI Network members receive a 25% discount – members price is £99+VAT.
If you’re experiencing any problems with the booking form, feel free to send the participant details through to admin@dialogueltd.co.uk, or call us on 01803 493030 and we’ll be happy to help.
Can’t make those dates?
use the ‘book training’ button above to register your interest, and a member of the team will send you our next available dates as soon as they are available to book