NOP/NOD support is specialist legal and regulatory assistance for providers who have received a Notice of Proposal (NOP) or Notice of Decision (NOD) from Ofsted. We deliver a structured, evidence-based response designed to challenge regulatory findings, mitigate enforcement action, and support providers to achieve compliance.

Our Retainer Packages provide ongoing access to specialist legal, regulatory, and compliance support on a 12-month contract. Depending on the tier (Core, Enhanced, or Premium), retainers include scheduled monthly advisory sessions, unlimited email queries, priority access to enforcement support, document updates, and quarterly compliance reviews .

All training is delivered by the Children’s Sector & Ofsted Regulatory Practice, led by our sector specialists. This ensures all content is legally accurate, aligned with Ofsted expectations, and grounded in real-world regulatory practice.

It is an immersive 4-day intensive leadership and compliance training retreat . The programme accelerates readiness for Registered Managers by covering legal duties, governance, safeguarding, risk management, and trauma-informed leadership over four consecutive days of learning and reflection .

Yes, we offer the Level 5 Award in Leadership and Governance for Residential Managers. This qualification is accredited by recognised awarding bodies such as NCFE or TQUK and is designed to develop advanced leadership capabilities required to create safe, relational, and high-performing environments.

Olive Legal offers flexible pricing models. We provide fixed fees for standard cases, policy suites, and document compilation. We use hourly rates for complex or urgent matters. Additionally, retainer clients benefit from discounted rates for training and enforcement support.

We handle all documents and information in strict accordance with GDPR. We maintain strict confidentiality, store sensitive information securely, and restrict access to authorised personnel only

This service provides a complete suite of tools required to evidence safe, effective, and compliant practice. It includes Governance Frameworks, Leadership & Accountability Maps, Escalation Pathways, Provider-Level Risk Registers, Monthly QA Audits, and specific tools to support compliance with Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 for Children's Homes .

Yes, we provide tailored services reflecting the unique expectations of the 16+ regulatory framework, including the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. We create 16+-specific documents such as Support Plans, Independence Skills Assessments, Move-On Plans, and specific governance tools . We also deliver specialist training modules focused on independence skills, progression, and 16+ professional boundaries

We offer flexible training delivery methods to suit your service. These include interactive live virtual sessions (2–3 hours), in-person workshops (half-day or full-day), manager masterclasses for small groups, whole-team training days, and comprehensive 12-month annual training programmes .

Yes, we offer Bespoke Training Design. We can create custom modules tailored specifically to your service model, inspection history, or current improvement plan.

The RM Toolkit is a comprehensive operational resource pack provided to managers. It contains essential tools for daily leadership, including legal duties checklists, mandatory documents audit tools, governance framework templates, Regulation 44 preparation checklists, Ofsted-ready incident reporting templates, and risk assessment tools .

We provide specialized Quality Assurance and Governance tools to support compliance with Regulation 44 (Independent Person Visits) and Regulation 45 (Quality of Care Review) . This includes preparation checklists, report templates, and dedicated training modules to help managers prepare for visits, write effective reports, and use findings to drive continuous improvement .

To ensure high-quality outcomes, we expect providers to supply existing documents and accurate operational information promptly . Providers must also confirm staffing structures, implement the recommended documents or improvements operationally, and maintain clear communication throughout the process .

Yes, we offer Virtual Mock Inspections as an add-on service. This service includes a detailed feedback report and actionable improvement recommendations to test and strengthen your inspection readiness.