The training “Regulation 16 – The Statement of Purpose” provides residential childcare managers and staff with a thorough understanding of the statutory requirement for maintaining an effective Statement of Purpose under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The course focuses on how to create, update, and implement a Statement of Purpose that accurately reflects the home’s aims, ethos, and practice. Participants will gain the skills to use the document as a living tool for guiding day-to-day operations, evidencing compliance, and ensuring inspection readiness.