Registered manager readiness
Scenario-based questions to test inspection-day confidence — scored by you and your consultant
What are the top three risks in your service right now, and how do you know they are being managed?
Inspectors expect a registered manager to know their service risks and to evidence active oversight, not just awareness.
Your answer
Our main risks are medicines errors, staffing continuity and safeguarding oversight. We monitor these through audits and supervision…
Self score
Consultant score
Consultant feedback
Good awareness of risks, but the answer relies on activity rather than evidence of impact. Reference specific audit findings and what changed as a result.
Themes to strengthen
- • Name the risk, the control and the assurance
- • Quote a recent metric or audit result
- • Show what improved because of oversight
Follow-up: Create a one-page live risk register with owner, control and last review date.
How do you assure yourself that safeguarding concerns are escalated, recorded and learned from?
Demonstrates management oversight beyond individual cases — a frequent area of scrutiny.
Your answer
Staff report concerns to me and I make referrals where needed. I keep emails and referral confirmations on file…
Self score
Consultant score
Consultant feedback
Escalation is clear but oversight and learning are not yet evidenced. A monthly oversight log would close this gap.
Themes to strengthen
- • Show a single oversight record, not scattered emails
- • Evidence themes and learning shared with staff
- • Link to supervision and training updates
Follow-up: Implement the monthly safeguarding oversight log (see critical action).