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.
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
optional coaching
To build directly on the learning from the course, participants are offered an optional one-to-one coaching session with the trainer.
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.
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.
ICHA, NAFP, SW Forum, and RI Network members receive a 25% discount – members price is £99+VAT
arranging coaching
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
the trainer
Anne-Marie Davies has over 30 years’ experience working in children’s social care. She was a social care regulatory inspector for Ofsted for 5 years, inspecting and regulating social care establishments and agencies that care for children, including children’s homes, independent fostering and adoption agencies, short-break settings, residential special schools, and local authorities.
Having both personal and professional experience of the learning disabled community, and the challenges and triumphs children can experience, Anne-Marie has also completed post qualifying awards in practice education, and in ‘consolidation and preparation for specialist practice: childcare’, following studies that achieved a first-class honours in social work. Having previously worked in regulated children’s homes, Anne-Marie also holds professional qualifications in ‘caring for children and young people – residential care’ and the level 3 ‘modern apprenticeship in health and social care’.
Anne-Marie will regularly reflect on and explore how she communicates – how she uses and delivers the legislation and guidance to help improve things for children, and to influence change in a positive way.
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.