We’re updating our registration process
When registering with us or making changes to existing services, we will soon ask for more essential information, at the point of application.
At Care Inspectorate Wales we register services to make sure they are fit for purpose and comply with relevant legislation.
Currently, during our registration process, we request certain information at the point of application and further information as the registration application is being assessed. However, this can lead to long delays in the registration process if an applicant does not have the required information available.
To try to avoid any unnecessary delays to the process, from 2 December, we will be requesting all essential information at the point of application, rather than part way through the assessment process. This will help prospective applicants to be clear about what information they need to provide in order to apply to register with CIW.
These changes will made to our CIW Online system from 2 December.
There is registration guidance on our website to help you during the online application process, and you can also refer to your member organisation who may have resources to help you.
If you are already part way through an online application to register with us, you must submit this to us by 16:00 on Friday 29 November 2024.
Childcare and play services
Where relevant to the application, we will be requesting the following information as a mandatory part of an application to register with us:
- Building Control Certificate
- Evidence that planning permission has been sought or is in place
- EICR certificate dated within the last 5 years for non-domestic premises (this is not needed by childminders)
- Heating system certificate dated in the last 12 months
- Fire risk assessment
- Floor plans with measurements in square metres
Adults and children’s services
Where relevant to the application, we will be requesting the following information as a mandatory part of an application to register with us:
- Building Control Certificate
- Evidence that planning permission has been sought, to assess whether it is needed or not, and if it is that the provider has the permission
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire suppression/mist/sprinklers commissioning certificate to evidence installation
- Food business certificate or evidence that certification has been applied for
- Proof of ownership or lease agreement for the premises
- A named manager for the service, suitably qualified and registered with Social Care Wales for the type of service applied for.
Questions?
Email ciw.delivery@gov.wales.